Party Staples to Amazon Prime for Fourth of July

Fourth of July is almost here, which is both awesome (the long weekend is just around the corner!) and super-stressful (you haven’t bought a single thing for your party yet). The first order of business? Head to Amazon to stock up on all the essentials in one Prime order: Flatware, plates, and a few cheeky backyard accessories come to mind. Since it is Independence Day and all, splashes of red, white, and blue are only fitting. Read on for nine on-theme party staples that can be yours in two days or less. 

Patriotic Grilling Tools

Star-Spangled Spatula, Areaware ($21)

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It doesn’t get more festive than flipping burgers with a spatula carved into the American flag.

Cocktail Napkins With an Edge

Abstract Scalloped Edge Paper Party Cocktail Napkins, Juval ($8)

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Colorful brushstrokes in an elevated bronze, white, and blue palette make these paper napkins anything but basic. 

Glitzy Cutlery

White and Gold Plastic Disposable Flatware Set, Sugar & Cloth ($10)

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Who said disposable flatware had to be disposable? Sugar & Cloth’s two-tone take on the staple is all kinds of sophisticated—we’d hand-wash these and use them again for an everyday dinner. 

Statement Serveware

Milk White Glass Cake Stand, Mosser Glass ($35)

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Give the dessert table the upper hand with a trendy milk-glass stand to elevate your flag cake. 

Cheeky Pool Floats

Giant Inflatable Pool Float Raft, FUNBOY ($59)

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A Fourth of July party isn’t complete without some fun in the sun, and these inflatable lips are the only way to go about it. 

Watercolored Plates

Blue and Gold Watercolor Paper Plates, Harlow & Grey Malibu ($29)

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Inspired by the beaches of Malibu, this gold-foiled set gives the ordinary table a little extra something.

Cocktail Shakers for Impromptu Margs

Enamel Cocktail Shaker and Jigger Set, Foster & Rye ($12)

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Up your bar cart game with an aptly colored tool that’s outdoor friendly, to boot. 

Sustainable Straws

Silver Biodegradable Paper Straws, Lush New York ($9)

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Crafted of 100 percent compostable paper, these eco-friendly straws feature a healthy dose of sparkle. 

Glassware That Goes Beyond the Holiday

Hand Blown Recycled Glass Tumbler Glasses, NOVICA ($55)

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Embrace the colored-glass trend with an artisan-made set that you’ll use long after the barbecue is over. 

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