4th of July Entertaining Ideas Under $100

Crate and Barrel, $49.00 Still rocking a "Kiss the Chef" apron? Update your grilling wardrobe with a fun print. (Marimekko)

Afire Inc., $19.99 Add that smoky flavor to your beef with these aromatic hardwood gourmet grilling planks. Each set includes two planks and natural seasoning. Makes a great gift! (Afire Inc.)

IKEA, $19.99 each Red, white, and blue? Check! Stripes? You bet! IKEA saves the day, once again. (IKEA)

Wayfair.com, $34.86 If you're not crazy about the smell of citronella, check out some natural ways to repel mosquitoes. (Wayfair.com)

Brookstone, $159.99 Okay ... so maybe we're breaking our own budget, but a quality outdoor stereo is worth the investment. We love Brookstone's portable wireless speaker and dock. It's compatible with most devices like the iPhone, iPad or iPod. (Brookstone)

Crate and Barrel, $2.95 each Serving drinks outdoors? Avoid glass accidents (like broken shards on the lawn) by investing in acrylic stemware. (Crate and Barrel)

Crate and Barrel, $3.50 each Paper and plastic ensure an easy clean-up, especially for outdoor entertaining. But why not make a statement with a few bold dinnerware items? We love these plates from Crate and Barrel. (Crate and Barrel)

Anthropologie, $14.50 Perfect for serving up fresh fruit! (Anthropologie)

Shop Sweet Lulu, $4.00 Add a patriotic touch to drinks with these festive straws. (Shop Sweet Lulu)

TastingRoom.com, $27.99 This “Killer Grillers” wine sampler delivers tastes of six bold red wines meant to pair perfectly with any grilling occasion. (Restoration Hardware)

Studio Oh!, $19.99 We're in love with Studio Oh!'s paper placemats. They're great conversation pieces and they make cleaning up a breeze! (Check out their other patterns here.) (Amazon.com)

SparklersOnline.com A Fourth of July staple! Need we say more? (SparklersOnline.com)

Anthropologie, $78.00 This bubbly pitcher just BEGS to be filled with refreshing, ice-cold lemonade. (Anthropologie)