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Summer Party Ideas
It's summertime and the living is easy. We want your summer party planning to be just as carefree. Celebrate summer with one of our summer party ideas. You'll find inspiration for all kinds of summer fun, including pool parties, kids' parties and more. So, whip up some poolside treats and cool off with these hot summer party ideas.
S'Mores Cake Poppers
No matter the time of the year, I'm always up for a s'more, but the summer and early fall months offer the perfect chance to induldge in a treat inspired by this classic dessert.
Top Summer Dessert Recipes
Sweltering summer days require refreshing, delicious desserts. Avoid heatstroke by enjoying our favorite dessert creations that will cool and sweeten the long, hot days of summer. Best of all, they're super easy to whip up in a jiffy - perfect for entertaining impromptu guests or friends at a barbecue.Strawberry Shortcake With a Twist
August Birthday Dinner Party
August has so few holidays, save for some Statehood Days and a sprinkling of offbeat observances, that a birthday dinner party in this month is a steal! Celebrate with a menu that features a seaside theme with Lobster Steamed in Vodka, Grand Marnier Glazed Corn on the Cob and Blackberry Crumble Bars for a saucy summer soiree.August Birthday Facts and Trivia
August Birthday Dinner Party Menu
Margaritas for a Summer Party
Nothing satisfies summer thirst like an ice cold margarita. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing cocktail for all your summer parties, from Cinco de Mayo through Labor Day. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks or smoothly blended, we've gathered the top 5 picks to wow your guests.
End of Summer Camp Out
A good end of summer party idea is a camp out!
This theme works especially well with children between the ages of 8 and 12 and, of course, when it's warm outside. Late August is a perfect way to end summer with a fun overnight slumber party.
Frozen Treats for Pool Parties
There's nothing like a pool party to celebrate summer. Chill out by the water while the kids splash and the adults chat with these cool treats like Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles, Pretty Herb & Flower Ice Cubes, and for the grown-ups, a spiked Mango Martini Sorbet made with cocktail ingredients. Summer never tasted so good!Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Summer Family Fun: Backyard Camping
Backyard Camping with the kids is the perfect excuse for quality family bonding. It's a safer and economical alternative to camping in the wilderness, yet it shares the same potential for fun and adventure. Here's how to enjoy backyard camping to the fullest:
Labor Day End of Summer White Party
Send summer off with a bang by throwing a Labor Day End of Summer party for your closest family and friends. A cool, summery vibe paired with delicious drinks and delicacies is just the thing to lessen the impact of summer's departure.
White Theme for Your Labor Day Party
After Dinner Dessert Cocktails
Dessert Cocktails are hot and unique. They are the perfect treat for after dinner and a great opening act for your dessert.Wow your guests by offering them a yummy and sweet interlude in the evening. Dessert cocktails are fancy, hip, and an all-around delicious drink for any event.
Summer Songs: Playlist and Tunes For Your Summer Soundtrack
Music plays a huge role when it comes to summer entertaining! To help you create your own personal summer soundtrack, we've pulled together a list of our favorite songs for summer.The best mix will have hot dance tracks to get your party on plus, cool pop classics and ballads for those breezy summer nights. Here, we've put together 20 of our top summer tunes. We start out strong with a few hot summer anthems, then sprinkle in a few fun 80's classics, cool things off with a few ballads and then end with up-tempo favorites everyone will love to sing along to. The total running time is 1 hour, 18 minutes and 13 seconds--perfect for road trips, lounging by the pool or play it at your next party.
Five Summer S'more Ideas
When it comes to delicious desserts, s'mores are a summer staple. Call it nostalgia for the campfire, but no one can resist the crunchy, gooey goodness of graham crackers and molten chocolate. Here are Five Fun Summer S'more Ideas:
Grilled Desserts
During the summer months, the last thing any sane chef wants to do is turn on their oven in the scorching heat, so the prospect of making dessert for a crowd can be daunting.Don't sweat it--grilling is a no-fuss way to cook scrumptious food in a flash. Use this often overlooked technique to transform staples (like fruits that are in season or that hostess gift of Haagen-Dazs) into delicacies.
Grilled desserts are unexpected showstoppers yet super simple to make. Plus if the idea of fruit dripping in sugar gives you a guilt attack, don't stress--we have light options that are savory yet won't sacrifice your bikini-worthy waistline.
Surprise guests at your next barbeque with sinful treats that are fired up on the grill and then served with ice cream or flavored sauces.
From sophisticated dishes like Grilled Figs with Mascarpone to campfire classics like Traditional Girl Scout S'mores, these recipes are great options for any kind of outdoor soiree.
Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream and Hot Rum Sauce
Traditional Girl Scout S'mores
Grilled Nutella and Pecan Poundcake Sandwiches
Grilled Banana Split Sundae with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Grilled Peaches with Chilled Sabayon
Camp Out Party Invitations
Camping parties are a really fun and popular theme for a party during the summer. Here are some ideas for unique and creative invitations that will set the tone of your great camp out:
Lisa Kothari is the founder and president of Peppers and Pollywogs, a kids' party planning company that provides parents with ideas, entertainers, and interesting web-based tools (customized rhymes and cards for your invitations!) to make kids' party planning easy.
Summer Cupcakes
Celebrate summer by surprising the kids with cupcakes after a day in the pool or when they come inside after running around outside! Or if you have a birthday to plan, these adorable cupcakes with themes like fish, the beach, butterflies, and flowers will put a smile on anyone's face at a summer party.
Summer Recipe: Chicken Under a Brick
Grill season is here and you don't want to be left in the lurch when grill-heavy events like Independence Day, Labor Day and Summer Solstice occur. One of my favorite recipes for the summer grill is called Chicken Under A Brick.What's great about this recipe is that you get a massive amount of flavor with the least amount of hassle.
Handmade Pool Party Invitations
Set the tone for a summer pool party by sending out a unique, handmade invitation. Tap into your inner creativity and think outside the box to come up with ideas that haven't been done before. If you're looking for some inspiration to start, consider our handmade pool party invitations. From sunglasses and sunscreen, your guests will be delighted to receive a unique, out of the box invitation to a pool party.
Beach Towel Pool Party Invitation
Food Ideas for Summer Cocktail Parties
A successful cocktail party should offer cocktails and finger (or otherwise named party) food.
I am a great fan of the passing trays with canapes. It's much easier for the host and also for the guests because nobody needs plates and forks and you can move around easily holding only a cocktail glass freely!
Here are some ideas for canapes and even a buffet, if that's what you'd like to use to serve your food.
Cowboy Themed Summer Cookout: Riders of the Purple Sage
With the long days of summer in full gallop, I yearn for the smoky sweetness of the campfire, sunset horseback rides and some tall tales from cowboys and cowgirls. So saddle up: here's a great outdoorsy party that is both kid friendly and a bit more 'adult' for after the little whippersnappers have gone to bed. This Riders of the Purple Sage Cowboy Summer Fete is sure to bring out the yee-haw giddy-up in all of your favorite guests.
Cousin Bobby's Prize Winning Chili
Cowboy Style Baby Green Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar
Summer Solstice Party
Celebrate the longest day of the year by hosting a stylish Summer Solstice Party this June. The Summer Solstice typically falls at the end of June, and it also marks the last official day of Spring.We've got great recommendations on decor, party food and cocktails to make your celebration a hit.
Keep your party elegant yet casual with an appetizing array of easy-to-eat hors d'oeuvres. Focus on light summer favorites like shrimp cocktail, kabobs and lots of veggies.
For suggestions, check out our video on unique hors d'oeuvres.
For beverages, keep the casual-chic theme going by placing large pitchers of drinks and a few opened wine bottles on the table for guests to self-serve. Rose wines are a popular summer choice; check out our article on Top 5 Roses for good suggestions. Vary the type of drinks in pitchers and remember to label each one.
Summer Stargazing Party
Nature provides an abundance of stunning sights, from mountains and beaches to forests and stars, but in today's fast-paced world, we rarely take the time to enjoy the beauty of these things around us. Since summer is the season most likely to beckon us outdoors to enjoy the beauty of nature, it's also the perfect time to host a summer stargazing party. With balmy summer nights and clear skies, a stargazing party is a terrific way to remind ourselves to slow down and celebrate the beauty of life.Tips for Planning a Summer Stargazing Party
Summer Fiesta
Summer fiestas are the perfect way to celebrate on a budget. The Latin fiesta theme can adapted for use at a number of different party occasions including birthday parties, anniversaries, Labor Day, bridal showers and Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Create a charming atmosphere with delicious Latin food, margaritas, mariachi and salsa music for an unforgettable summer theme party. (main image via Brides)
Summer Fiesta Decor on a Budget
5 Cheap BBQ Ideas
If you are on a tight budget this summer, plan a backyard barbecue for family and friends. A laid-back barbecue gathering is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the warm weather without an abundance of planning.
To save big bucks without sacrificing an ounce of fun, simply follow our five easy, cheap barbecue party ideas below.
Summer Party Planning in 5 Simple Steps
Overwhelmed by the idea of planning a summer get together? Follow our simple check list to plan the perfect event without feeling overwhelmed.With these simple steps, you are off to a great start for your summer get together.
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