Roundtable: Planning the Perfect 4th of July Bash

Need help planning your 4th of July bash this weekend? Check out our past online round table discussion on how to plan the perfect 4th of July celebration! Independence Day is the official start to the summer party season and we want to get you started right! Barbeque, fresh fruit, and fireworks — what's not to love? We have tips on food, drinks, decorations and grilling, all from our amazing panel of experts! (Check out more tips, tricks and other cool stuff from current and past panelists on our Pinterest board!)

NOTE: Disregard our invite to enter the Igloo giveaway, this is a past roundtable discussion!

Amy Sherman is a writer and recipe developer. Her site, Cooking with Amy, was named by Forbes as one of the top five best food blogs. She’s written two books Williams Sonoma New Flavors for Appetizers and WinePassport: Portugal. You can find her on twitter at @CookingwithAmy and on Pinterest.

Scott Thomas started GrillinFools.com to show step by step, foolproof instructions on how to make great things out of doors so that others don’t have to repeat the mistakes he’s made on the grill. He has written feature articles for both St. Louis and Feast Magazines, been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and appeared on countless television and radio spots in his hometown of St. Louis. He is one of the Char-Broil All-Star Bloggers and also writes for Sears. You can follow him on Pinterest.

Heather Dalton is a graphic designer and the owner of Chickabug, a fine stationery and party printables company that specializes in children's birthday parties. She believes that when it comes to parties, it's the little touches that matter most - love is in the details! Heather shares party inspiration and DIY crafting ideas on the Chickabug Blog. You can also catch up with her on Facebook and Pinterest.

Katie Davis is an associate marketing manager at Igloo Products Corp., the world’s number one cooler manufacturer. She specializes in social media and public relations and runs Igloo’s multiple social media accounts. She was most recently interviewed by the Houston Business Journal about Igloo’s early adoption of the new social media application, Vine. You can also find Igloo Coolers on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

[Top Pic via Flickr - Patte and Tyler Proctor]