Summer Party Tips, Themes and Ideas

slider_watermelon-theme-party-ideas-for-summerWatermelon Theme Party Ideas for Summer

Get inspired with great watermelon party theme crafts, decor, invitation, recipes and more.

glowing-summer-party-decorGlowing Summer Party Décor

Get inspired to host a magical summer get together with these great lantern and décor ideas.

green-garden-party-tipsGreen Garden Party Tips

Make your next outdoor bash eco-friendly with these great tips

cajun-lemonade-cocktailCajun Lemonade Cocktail

Bring the taste of Fat Tuesday to your place with a Cajun spicy cocktail.

beach-theme-decor-ideasBeach Theme Décor Ideas

Be prepared to enjoy the good weather in style with these great beach theme décor ideas.

Summer Party Ideas

School’s out and so is the sun so plan a summertime party to enjoy the lovely temperatures and season. Pick one of these themes and get tips for your menu, décor and fun and games designed perfectly for the warm summer months.

Tradition

Summer Olympic Torch Timeline & Game Fun Facts

The Olympic Torch (or Flame) is one of the most iconic symbols for the international games. Carried from Olympia, Greece to the host city every four years, since 1936 it's history is as rich as the modern games themselves.
Activity

10 Lazy Ideas for the First Day of Summer Vacation

While you can pack lots of fun, entertaining activities for the kids into the rest of summer, enjoy a lazy first day. It's good for them and for you to take a day off from schedules after a long school year filled with them. Here are 10 ways to laze about - in case you've forgotten!
Inspiration

10 Amazing Pools to Swim in Before You Die

Summer parties often mean lots of fun in the pool. With the arrival of the season, we've taken a few minutes to check out some of the most amazing pools around the world - these are the 10 that made our bucket list of must swim in pools before we die. We bet you'll want to take a dive in them, too!
Decoration

Three Easy Summer Tables, Seasonal Centerpieces and Place Settings

Summer decorations are meant to brighten a room and your mood. We used three particular themes - nautical, beach inspired and playful fun - to create completely different tables that shout summer.
Recipe

Watermelon Recipes for Summer Parties

Summer parties don't seem to be complete without watermelon. It's a perennial favorite of young and old alike and always a welcome addition to any picnic or get together. It's also a versatile fruit that you can use in salads, baked goods and drinks. Here are some creative and attractive ways to serve watermelon that will please even the pickiest guests!
Activity

Top 10 Ways to Kick-Off Summer with the Kids

You might be surprised at how fast excitement for summer is replaced with sour thoughts in kids when boredom strikes. Avoid summer blues and keep them entertained with these top 10 ways to celebrate summer with the kids!
Drink

Spiked Summer Shake Recipes

Friends will appreciate just about any summer dessert you serve them, but they'll really go crazy for one of our spiked summer shakes. These grown-up treats have all the refreshing sweet flavors you'd expect them to have, but there's the added surprise of some alcohol to turn them into a summer party surprise.
Inspiration

Celebrate the Kids Heading Off to Summer Camp

Heading off to summer camp means lots of mixed emotions for the whole family. Everyone will miss one another, but there's a lot of excitement, too. Here are a few ideas to celebrate the kids heading off to summer camp - positive thoughts for parents and their children!
Activity

Best Outdoor Summer Dates

Whether it's your first date or a romantic evening with your longtime love, we've put together a list of the best outdoor summer dates that'll have sparks flying. The unofficial dating season offers so many ways to celebrate a date, so get outside and enjoy!
Real Party

2012 Olympics Party for Kids

The 2012 Summer Olympics are a great opportunity to introduce your children and their friends to active games you can play out back as well as ideals like friendship, team work, diversity and international customs. Here's everything you'll need to plan a kids Olympic party this summer!
Playlist

Top Overplayed Summer Party Songs

Some summer party playlists have songs that have become so overplayed. We gathered list of songs you should avoid if you're looking to play summer party songs that aren't so clichéd!
Inspiration

Rabido's & Rabidon'ts: Shawn's Summer Party Tips

Expert Shawn Rabideau shares his Rabido's and Rabidon'ts for a perfect summer party.
Drink

Boozy Popsicle Recipes

Lounge poolside and keep cool with one of these delicious boozy popsicles. Grown-up and sophisticated, we're betting you'll appreciate these clever spiked desserts as much as we do!
Story

Summer Party Disasters

A summer party has the potential to have it's share of bloopers and mishaps. Mixing the warm sunshine, cocktails and in-laws can be a recipe for disaster. We listed some potential summer party faux pas you may encounter this season. Be sure to share some of your stories!
Story

Summer Memories of Chasing Fireflies

Summertime means staying outdoors and enjoying longer days, but kids will really love being outside when the sun disappears and the fireflies appear. Here, a story of summer fun and memories of a kids activity that never required a screen - just a mason jar.
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