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Your friends and neighbors will beg to be on the guest list for your end-of-summer bash - - that won’t break the bank! Whether you are at the beach, a local pool or playing host in your own backyard, these simply super party ideas will make a splash with guests of all ages.
Tips to Save Time & Money:
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Plan your party mid-afternoon and no main course is required
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Use summer and beach items you already have around the house like inflatable floats, goggles, pool noodles and more to add color
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Shop at your local dollar store or bargain spot in your favorite retailer
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Make semi-homemade treats that use everyday ingredients to save time
Food – Create a “beach bites” buffet filled with munchies for all ages
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Swimming Pool Punch – Use a blue raspberry punch or sports drink with a splash of lemon lime soda for bubbles. Add fun decorations like rubber ducks or mini inflatable floats.
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Summer Ice Cream Sandwiches – Cut ice cream sandwiches in half and coat the sides with summertime sprinkles. Add a popsicle stick and make them portable.
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Sand Bucket Snack Mix - Use inexpensive plastic beach buckets and shovels and create a snack mix bar for the kids. You can use goldfish crackers, popcorn, candies and more.
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Ice Cream Cookie Cones – Always a hit at summer parties, dip the tips of peanut butter cookies in white chocolate, add sprinkles and a cinnamon drop “cherry” on top.
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Fun in the Sun Fruit Kabobs – Add some healthy options to your grab ‘n go display by layering fresh fruit on bamboo skewers and topping with festive flowers.
Festive Décor – A little money can go a long way with beach themed decorations
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Hang a string of beach balls instead of lanterns – you can pick them up for under a buck each!
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Beach towel bucket – Fill a bucket with inexpensive and colorful beach towels. Label with the name of each child party guest and they can take them home as favors.
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Use swim & beach items you already have around the house – No need to spend a ton of money when you can use goggles, pool floats, kick boards and pool noodles.
Fun – Make a splash with the kids when you just add water and a little creativity! (demo)
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Tube Toss with Super Sponge Soakers – Use a doughnut-shaped pool float and toss water balloons or Super Sponge Soakers (made from household sponges) into the center from increasingly farther distances.
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Gotcha Goldfish Game – A race against time to see who can transfer the most Goldfish crackers from one container to the next using only a straw.
Watch the Access Hollywood Live! segment to see everything in action! |
