Whether you’re barbecuing, watching the fireworks display, having a picnic or staying in, here’s hoping you stay cool, take lots of pictures and make tons of memories. If you’re going to take photos of the fireworks this year, you’ll want to pick an ideal spot, choose a wide-angle lens and keep your hand steady. For more tips check out BudgetTravel. Their article on Fireworks Photography is sure to bring out the professional photographer in you. In honor of tomorrow’s special holiday, we at Tiny Prints want to wish you all a safe, fun 4th of July.

As the weather heats up, the last thing you want to do is throw on a fur coat and lock yourself inside the sweltering house all day. Unfortunately, your pets generally don’t have the option of throwing on a bathing suit and heading to the pool when summer gets too hot to handle. Some animals, like many types of birds and snakes, thrive in the heat. But for your family’s furrier friends, consider these tips from Cesar Millan’s blog post 4th of July Tips for Keeping Hot Dogs Cool. A zookeeper friend of mine also recommends giving Pedialyte to dehydrated dogs and cats (after you check with your vet, of course), and my own pooch loves to chew on ice when he overheats.

Keeping your pets at a comfortable temperature isn’t your only concern this Independence Day weekend, however–read this Humane Society article on how to prevent Fourth of July festivities from terrifying your canines and cats. And, if you want to celebrate the summer right alongside Fido or your feline, check out our fun collection of pet announcements and party invitations! You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can learn how to make this a great summer for every member of your family!

We can’t talk enough about the 4th of July here at Tiny Prints. Maybe it’s the appeal of all the great summer food, the excitement of watching a beautiful fireworks display, being with people with love or the feeling of patriotism that we get when we dream of this special day. There is obviously a lot of reasons why we love this holiday. Here are our newest designs that pay tribute to the 4th of July!

Though the Fourth of July may seem eons away, it’s right around the corner. With summer getting closer, maybe it’s a good time to think about what you’re going to do to celebrate this year. A famous tradition has been Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest which takes place in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Do you remember the excitement of last year’s contest? Takeru Kobayashi was defeated by Joey Chestnut who won by eating a record breaking 66 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes!

While most other Americans celebrate their patriotism with decorations, fireworks, and a little less hot dogs than Kobayashi and Chestnut, we’re wondering what you’ll be doing this July 4th. How about gathering friends and family for a picnic or barbecue? Tiny Prints has brand new invitations made especially for this holiday. Check them out!