One of the coolest things about the Fourth of July is the fireworks. 
As kids, we almost never needed to leave the house to enjoy Fourth of July fireworks. Until the school across the street built a large addition, we had a perfect view of the fireworks from the neighboring town, right out my brother's bedroom windows. Fortunately, there were three kids in the family and three windows, so we didn't have to keep elbowing each other out of the way to get a good look.
While taking a photography class at a local camera club, I learned the secret to photographic fireworks with a 35-mm camera. I nearly broke my neck (and my tripod) trying to see the fireworks through the viewfinder of the camera, but I managed to get several good shots. I enlarged those and they still hang in my home.
Fireworks are becoming more routine now. We've attended two minor-league baseball games this year, and there is always a fireworks display after the game. I certainly love to see the show (I'm not at the baseball game to watch baseball, that's for sure) but I don't get the connection between an everyday sporting event and something like fireworks. To me, they signal holidays. And whether the Fourth of July is spent picnicking, watching parades or admiring the marching precision of a Drum & Bugle Corps, fireworks are a great way to top off the day.
COUPON TIME
We've gathered up some great coupons to help you save while you celebrate our nation's history this weekend. From picnic supplies to photo deals and party needs and more--the savings are all here for you. Most of them expire quickly, so act fast for the best savings.
TODAY ONLY!
20% off orders of $75 or more at Collections Etc. 
Enter promotion code 3FZZC6 during checkout. Instead of seeing the dollars off discount listed separately, the prices of the items in your cart will be reduced.
Valid through: June 30, 2009
Online orders only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Does not apply to Collections Etc.'s eBay store. Not valid on sale priced items.
EXPIRES TOMORROW!
Free Shipping on orders over $75 at Celebrate Express 
Use this link to activate the promotional keycode.
If there's a problem, enter keycode REK-993 in your shopping cart.
Valid through: July 1, 2009
$5 off any order at The Popcorn Factory 
Use coupon code ENT58.
Valid through: December 31, 2009
Cannot be combined with any other offer.
$10 off a purchase of $40 or more at Snapfish 
At checkout use coupon code ULTCOUPJUN09.
Valid through: July 4, 2009
TODAY ONLY!
Free Shipping on online orders at WWBW.com 
Enter promotional code FREESHIP4 at checkout.
Valid through: June 30, 2009
TODAY ONLY!
$15 off orders of $125 or more at Meijer.com 
Enter promotion code 15june in your shopping cart. You must be logged in to use this code.
Valid through: June 30, 2009, 11:59pm ET
Some restrictions apply. Meijer reserves the right to limit quantities. One use per customer.
