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Planning The Perfect Pool Party

Planning The Perfect Pool Party http://www.heavenlygreens.com/blog/planning-the-perfect-pool-party @heavenlygreensThe perfect pool party is easy to plan and even easier to pull off if you plan ahead of time. If you plan on having both children and adults at the party, you will need to have activities that everyone will enjoy. Make sure when you are creating the guest list that you take into consideration the ages of those you plan on inviting. Adults who have children will want to know if their youngsters are welcome. If the party is only for adults or only for children, let everyone know when you send out the invitation.

Safety First

When planning any party, your guests' safety must be your first consideration. A pool party poses many different risks than a backyard barbecue. Water that gets splashed onto the walkways can pose a slipping hazard. It is important to remind people that running is not allowed. Try to keep surfaces as dry as possible to prevent slipping and sliding.

If you are going to have small children at your pool party, make sure you have plenty of flotation devices available. Life jackets, water wings and small flotation boards are a necessity. Even children who know how to swim and spend the majority of their time in the water can benefit from kick boards and foam noodles when they begin to get tired.

Fun For All Ages

The perfect summer pool party has activities for all ages. When sending out invitations, ask for an RSVP so that you know how many adults and children will be attending the party. Knowing how many people of each age group will be attending will let you choose activities that everyone will be able to enjoy. Ring toss games and scavenger hunts are excellent ways to occupy the kids while adults may enjoy a game of water polo or basketball.

Those who would prefer to stay dry may enjoy volleyball or croquet. Have an area set off to the side with tables and chairs for the food and a place for people who don't want to participate in the water activities to sit and talk or play board games. Throw in a few lounge chairs for those who just want to lay in the sun and relax. Basically, when it comes to activities, choose things that every age group will be able to participate in to some degree.

Summer Food Menu

A summer pool party includes foods that are fun to eat and easy to prepare. If you plan on having meats, grilling is an excellent option that requires little clean up. Grilled meats can be cooked as they are needed. A few of the more popular summer party foods include:

  • Chips and dip

  • Vegetable trays

  • Fruit days

  • Ice cream cups

  • Macaroni salad

  • Cole slaw

  • Chicken wings

  • Hot dogs

  • Hamburgers

  • Bratwurst

Offering a variety of meats, chips and dips will allow your guests to choose foods they like. Incorporating finger foods into the menus means that the kids can eat on their own without a lot of assistance from the adults.

When it comes to flatware, plastic spoons and forks and paper plates are perfect for any summer pool party. You can buy plates and plastic cups that are decorated if you have a specific theme in mind. When you purchase paper plates, your clean up time is reduced to almost nothing. It also reduces the risk of regular plates and glasses being broken.

Planning the perfect summer pool party is not hard. If you know who you are inviting and the types of games and activities they enjoy, putting the party together is easy. Throw in a few prizes and awards and you can create a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone who attends.

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