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Summer Party Celebrate Crate

The ultimate summer season party full of beachy keen ideas.

Low Cal Watermelon Mojito

Sip on something sweet yet bathing suit friendly with this low cal drink recipe.

Crawling Crab Cupcakes

These cupcakes may look crabby, but deep down they're undeniably sweet!

The Ultimate Summer Cupcake

Your favorite parts of the summer packed into an easy to make cupcake treat.

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Summer Party Ideas

School’s out and so is the sun, so plan a summer party to enjoy the lovely temperatures and to celebrate all that you love about the season. We've got plenty of summer party ideas to inspire a backyard soiree - with refreshing summer cocktails, seasonal recipes, fun and games, and of course, plenty of DIY ways to decorate, we're here to help you be the hot hostess on the block this summer!

Inspiration

Kid Friendly Foods for the Fourth of July

Celebrating summertime and bringing out your patriotic spirit with a Fourth of July party this year? If so, you need to have treats that will keep everyone at the party happy - especially the little ones!

Recipe

Grilled Banana Boat S'mores

Check out our fantastic recipe for Grilled Banana Boat S’mores for your next BBQ! These ooey gooey treats are simple to make and can be enjoyed all year round - you don't even need a grill!

Recipe

Red, White, and Blue Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe

A cool, refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer day? Count us in - especially when that dessert is low in calories and made of the season's freshest berries! The best part? This irresistible treat is bikini friendly!

Inspiration

First Day of Summer Party Ideas

June 21st is rapidly approaching. The weather is getting hotter and everyone is rushing to the beach. Check out these recipes and decorative ideas to start your summer off right and plan the perfect kick off party.

Real Party

Throw a Retro Backyard Party

Check out this party by Celebrations expert Carly Cylinder to get inspired by a retro color palette of bright pinks, oranges, and yellows. You can't go wrong with this combo! Elegant touches combined with a mix and match rustic feel are a winning combination.

Inspiration

Easy Summer Night Dinner Idea

On a hot summer day, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time cooking dinner! Check out our complete dinner idea perfect for a lazy summer night.

Craft

Personalize Your Party with Stamps

Give your party decor some personal pizazz by using bright stamps and cute embellishments on everything from place cards to bottle tags, and more!

Drink

The Shandy: Your Perfect Cocktail for Summer

The Shandy is perfection in a glass, but that doesn't mean it's hard to make! This two-ingredient cocktail is the perfect refreshing drink for a summer BBQ.

Inspiration

Cute Ways to Decorate Your Summer Picnic

Your're party might be outside but that doesn't mean you need to skip out on decorating. Here's a couple cute ways you can decorate your summer picnic outside.

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Sexy Summer Dessert Ideas

These "sexy" looking desserts will make any hot summer day feel ten times better! Make yourself one of these yummy treats that not only look good, but taste just as amazing.

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Glow Stick Summer Party Ideas

If you are hosting an outdoor summer soiree, we've got some amazing party ideas using glow sticks! You'll add some serious color to your decor not to mention light up the night!

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DIY Yard Decoration Ideas for Summer

Celebrate the summer season by decorating your home with some of these great ideas which include bright colors and your favorite summer characters! A little festive fun can make a world of ideas.

Drink

'Skinny' Warm Weather Cocktail Recipes

You don't have to give up your favorite summer cocktails just because you're watching calories! We have two 'skinny' recipes of our favorite cocktails - the Mojito and the Greyhound to try right now!

Inspiration

Fun DIY Summer Craft Ideas

This summer, roll up your sleeves for some great summertime crafting. Try making this unique craft to carry drinks to your next summer party or a pretty drink stirrer for your lemonade!

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Plan a Fun Splish Splash Pool Party

Fun in the sun wouldn't be complete without a pool party to beat the heat with. We found a few cool ideas you can incorporate into your splish splash pool party.