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"  Our intern, Ariel Holcomb, did some thorough research to make sure you have a happy and safe holiday weekend. See below for 10 ways to make sure your 4th of July celebreation goes off without a bang! Summer sun and delicious grill recipes help make 4th of July a favorite summer holiday. However it&amp;#039;s fireworks that make the day spectacular and, for children, glittery handheld sparklers seem like magic. But what makes them sparkle? And are they safe? Sparklers are a mixture of hardened chemicals on a wire or a stick. Unlike firecrackers, they burn slowly because of the proportions of the chemical mix. While they&amp;#039;re easy to buy and light and fun to watch, they can be dangerous. Be sure to adhere to these safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.  Find out if fireworks, including sparklers, are legal in your city and state. Don&amp;#039;t cross borders to buy them if they&amp;#039;re not.  If sparklers will be used by children under the age of 12, supervise them carefully and teach them these safety tips:   Sparkler holders should be standing up, not sitting down. Wear closed-toe shoes, definitely not flip flops, when you&amp;#039;re handling sparklers. Give each child her own individual sparkler and then light it \u2026 don&amp;#039;t pass an already lit sparkler. Lighting more than one stick at a time can be dangerous. Everyone using a sparkler should be at least six feet from one another. While it may seem festive to wave a sparkler, that&amp;#039;s a big no-no. Sparklers aren&amp;#039;t batons. Never toss or throw them. The stick can remain hot long after the flame is gone, so it should be disposed of in a bucket of water.  For more sparkler safety guidelines visit www.fireworksafety.com. Following these safety precautions will ensure a safe and happy Fourth! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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