Patriotic Fruit Skewers: Make Your Own Edible Arrangements on a Stick! by Christine Jones

Fruit skewers are a super fun and easy snack for all your summer entertaining needs – and the secret is in the cookie cutter! Here's how!

• Peel and slice a banana.
• Wash some blueberries and strawberries, if you have them.
• Slice your watermelon into 1-inch think flat slices.
• Using a small star cookie cutter, cut out star-shaped pieces of your watermelon.
• Thread the fruit alternately on the skewer, making sure to put a star watermelon piece in the middle and at the top of each skewer.

These will surely be a hit, and the kids might actually eat some fruit! Score! 

Farberware BBQ Bamboo Skewers $5

Extra thick skewers to keep your meats, seafood, vegetables or fruits secure and easy to turn. Pack of 75.

Fox Run 6-Piece Star Cookie Cutter Set $9

Set of six star shaped cookie cutters ranging in size from 1 1/2 Inch to 3 1/2 Inch. These tinplated cutters come in a handy storage tin.