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Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world.
- Ada Louise Huxtable

Cool Pool Party

A pool party is, by far, the COOLEST of all summer parties!
Often they are held in conjunction with other summer parties, like BBQ,
graduation, 4th of July, or luau's.
...Especially if you have HOT HOT weather, swimming is fun, and healthy, and refreshing!

Don't have a pool? Rent One! Or have your party at a local public pool...
or Surprise your birthday boy with his first backyard pool!

Decorations ... depend on the occasion. If your pool party is combined with another occasion, like a birthday, luau, July 4th, or whatever, then decorate according to that theme.

If it's just a "swim" party, nautical or under-the-sea decor is always appropriate. Use fish netting, toy or paper cut out fish, mermaids, starfish, ship's wheel, etc etc...

A "beach" theme is fun also... beach balls, umbrellas, you could even create a sand play area for castle building, with a few hundred pounds of sand! Don't forget the buckets and shovels! or Build Your Own Backyard Swimming Hole

Make your own invitations with some new affordable clip art

Affordable Above Ground Swimming Pools and Equipment
www.abovegroundpoolsandsupplies.com

Cheap oval, rectangle, and even inflatable above ground pools.

Please consider hiring a lifeguard to stand watch over your pool during your party....
I have read too many sad stories about fatal accidents at pool parties. They can result in the loss of dear family and friends. As the host of a party, you have many things to attend to, other than watching the young swimmers...
Never ever leave kids unattended near the pool.
Follow the pool rules!
Don't fill the pool with an excess of inflatable toys...

...statistics show that drowning and swimming accidents are best prevented by adult supervision, public awareness programs including water safety training for young children, and not drinking alcohol while swimming, diving or soaking. Statistically, most accidents involving drowning or severe injury occur to children under 5 years of age who are unsupervised, cannot swim, and fall into a pool or pool cover with water on top. - More Pool Safety Info

At a pool party I attended recently, guests commented on that "really good dad" that was
watching the kids swim, haha! since he was dressed normally, no one really even knew he was a hired lifeguard! ...His presence was a comfort, I am sure, to the parents and hostess alike.
Be safe, not sorry, and you'll have many happy swim parties, for years to come!

pool party games

Rubber Duck Races

Pool Volleyball

Tug-O-War

Toypedo Flash Pool Toy

Bottle Relay: Using an empty 2-litre bottle, have a relay race where contestants use only their feet (or heads) to push the floating bottle across the pool - add a little colored water to the inside of the bottles to differentiate between the teams bottles

Remote Controlled Robotic Shark

Jumping Jellyfish & more pool games

Barracuda Ball: Swimmers hold hands and form a circle around a floating ball. If the barracuda/ball touches a player, they are out. Blowing on the ball, and swinging arms are permitted, but ducking under the ball is cheating! Have the players walk around in a circle to help move the ball about.

Pool Master All Pro Water Basketball Game

Crossing the River

Marco Polo

Hula Hoopla

London River Everyone walks clockwise around the swimming pool without stopping. One person is in the water with a water hose under the water which is turned on. Everyone sings, "London river's flooding up, flooding up. . ." as the people walk whenever "flooding up" is sung the person in the water can move the hose out of the water and spray the person. THEN, the part in the song which says, "Take the key and lock her up," you will hold the hose out to a person and this person holds the hose and jumps into the water. more

Pool Racer Rc Boat

Amazon.com Widgets

Headcase Game
Don't get wet--get even with this Headcase Water Balloon Game! Strap on the adjustable foam-padded hats, fill the included balloons with water, and start throwing! The player (or team) who catches the most balloons in their hat wins! Everyone from kids to grandparents enjoy playing in teams or one-on-one! 4 bucket hats and 100 balloons. Ages 3 and up.
Memorable And Unique Gifts At The Lighter Side!

Pool Party In A Bag-Pool Party In A Bag shop.com

Sun Pinata

eHow.com: How to Host a Pool Party

Cool Miami Pool Party
Miami hotelier Jennifer Rubell loves throwing dinner parties--the bigger, the better.
Here's her simple, delicious gourmet menu for 30, along with a few of her smart strategies.

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No pool required for these fun waterslides!
Inflatable backyard water park has five different activity areas, supports up to five children at a time, and sets up in minutes. Giant 5-in-1 Backyard Water Park at Hammacher Schlemmer

Six Flags Banzai Falls 19' Water Slide	Six Flags Banzai Falls Mega Racer
Shop Water Slides at Walmart.com

Swimways Floating Lounger	Swim N Play Pool Package

POOL PARTY STANDEE	POOL PARTY MEMORIES BANNER
	Pool Party Supplies at ShindigZ.com
POOL PARTY CUTOUTS

DJ S CHOICE BAND - POOL PARTY MUSIC (CD)
shopperschoice.com

Surfin Pool Party CD (Groove Machine)
shop.com

Del-Fi Pool Party CD (Various Artists)
shop.com

Depths of Forever Mural -- Deep Blue Destiny Under the Sea Kit -- Poseidon's Paradise Kit -- Small Purple Seaweed -- Personalized Ahoy Banner -- Sea Horse Mylar Balloon -- Holographic Whales & Porpoise -- Whale Mylar Balloon -- Under the Sea Photo Mural --Dark Blue Water Gossamer -- Prismatic Fish Mylar --Underwater Customized Memories Banner -- Tropical Fish -- Poseidon's Paradise Oyster -- Beneath the Ocean Blue Tunnel -- Mermaid and Neptune Photo Op -- an much much more at Stumps Prom & Party

101 Cool Pool Games for Children Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels
101 Cool Pool Games for Children Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and its never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a childs overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities. Author Kim Rodomista Studio Hunter House, Incorporated Format Book

at shop.com

Water Launch Toy - RAVE Sports O-Zone Bounce Platform - 9 Foot

New Inflatable Climb-On Platforms mean no more unruly webbing ladder to get hung up on. Grab the assist handles and your kids can just pop right on board. Lighter color graphics mean cooler surfaces , which keeps it flexed tighter. Use the 9 foot O-ZONE bouncer water platform by itself, or add the optional O-Zone Plus inflatable water slide and make it an island of fun for the whole family! Rave Sports O-ZONE floating Bounce Water Platforms are easy to set up and transport...and the O-ZONE Bounce Water Platforms won't break your bank! * IMPORTANT: The Ozone is a springless bouncer water platform and you will not receive a true "trampoline feeling" with it as it does not have the bar/springs/hardware of a trampoline like the * *Check out the for great feedback from camp directors and resort managers *New Climb on Platform Step helps kids load up easier *Available in RAVE Sports Yellow and White only *Water Depth Required 8 feet *Bouncing Surface Ozone: 5' Diameter *Tube Material 30-oz., 1000 Denier, UV-treated PVC vinyl; heat-welded seams *4 Carrying Handles *For use on water only *RAVE Sports Attachment available including a Water Slide (Ozone Plus) *Maximum number users: 1 Adult or 2 Children * Recommended Anchoring: 35 pounds *Anchor included *One Year Limited Warranty * Replacement parts: contact RAVE Sports directly at 800-659-0790 for more information *Free PVC Repair Kit Don't just let the Resorts and Camps have all the fun. Get your very own RAVE Sports Ozone Bouncer Water Platforms and start bouncing, lounging and having a good ol' time at your favorite lake. Consider taking one of these portable personal water bounce and swim platforms along on your boat or houseboat as well as in your car or camper to insure that fun is available wherever fun is needed with family and friends. Each Ozone Water Bounce Platform is equipped with a sand anchor bag. Hook up the optional Ozone Plus Water Slide (see above) and double your fun without doubling your expense! RAVE Sports O-Zones Bouncer Water Platforms are portable and weigh under 100 pounds total. The Ozone, with a one year warranty, is designed mostly for children (but one adult can use it too!).




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Character Themes
... easy to combine with a pool party,
especially if the character lives in the water!!

Finding Nemo
Take a deep-sea adventure with Nemo! You'll find lots of wonderful birthday surprises at Shindigz!
This clown fish piñata from pinatas.com is just right for a finding nemo party! Use it to accent your party decoration and play the piñata party game. Everyone ready for a party under the sea! Large Clown Fish Pinata Pinatas.com also carries a selection of Nemo party supplies!		...the Amazing Mom's website has tons of ideas for a Finding Nemo Birthday Party, games & crafts too Clown Fish Bean Bag
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Little Mermaid

Birthday Party Theme - Underwater

Summer Party Ideas... By Lata Budhrani

GENUINE SEA SHELL LEIS - only 41¢ PER PIECE

I Dig Treasure Party Activity

Disney's The Little Mermaid Game

Ariel & Friends Partyware

Buycostumes.com Little Mermaid Party Supplies

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AAARRRRRRGGGHHHH how about a Pirate Pool Party?
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Treasure Chest Piñata Pinatas.com
Gold Tooth Pirate Party Game shop.com
Radio Control Pirate Ship shop.com
Pirate Tattoos (Pk/144) S&S Worldwide

Sponge Bob Squarepants
SpongeBob SquarePants Party Pack Tattoos (pk/8) S&S Worldwide Spongebob Squarepants: Party in a Pineapple Under the Sea! By Gail Leino If your child is a Spongebob fan (and who isn’t?) you will be surprised at the wealth of ideas, crafts, games, party favors, and party packages available online, in party supply stores, and department stores. You can even download free Spongebob music online, and burn cd’s to play at the party, and even include in the goodie bags as party favors! Spongebob and his bubbly bunch can be found online. You can find a photo you like, and using your photo editing program, create party invitations featuring your child lounging on a beach with Spongebob. All you have to do is find a photo of Spongebob, or whichever of his friends your child loves the most, take a picture of your child, and create a photo that looks as if they were side by side when the photo was taken. Make copies of this photo, including the time and date of the party, directions to your house, and be sure to specify a time the guests should be picked up after the party. It is always a good idea to invite a couple of other parents you know, so they can lend a hand, and the party is on! Spongebob Squarepants Decorations If you are able to hold this party outdoors, the decorations are very easy. Most anyone can buy Spongebob, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Gary, Squidward Tentacles, Mr. Krabs, Jellyfish, Plankton, and Bikini Bottom posters, which can be glued to cardboard (ask the local appliance store for big boxes) and you can even make cutouts, if you want. Use a very sturdy glue, such as F-26, to affix wooden spikes, and put them into the ground throughout the party area. Put kiddie pools out, and even if it is too cool to swim, you can fill the pools with sand and pails and shovels. Stake out a few sheets of clear plastic, onto which you can paint Spongebob and his friends, or affix stickers, to provide clean areas for crafts and eating. Make jellyfish from pink balloons, by blowing up a balloon, and gluing or taping long, uninflated balloons to create tentacles. String up lots of sea blue and green crepe paper streamers to blow in the wind. Spongebob Squarepants Party Games Have a black bag of chocolate coins, and give each guest a ziplock bag. Everyone gets a coin at the end of each game, and a warning to guard it, because Mr. Krabs might be waiting to scoop them up! “Who Am I?” is a great game! Have pictures of Spongebob and all his friends ready. Call each guest, one at a time. Tape a Spongebob character printout on their back, allowing the other guests to see. The person with the photo on their back can ask yes and no questions, such as, “Am I yellow?” “Am I a Snail?” etc., until he can guess which character is on his back. “The Jellyfish Stomp” is another fun game! Before inflating some of your jellyfish balloons, put small pieces of paper inside with the name of a party favor on it (like “Stickers” “sour straws”...) and when the music stops, the dancer stomps a balloon, and wins the gift inside. Before singing happy birthday, play the Spongebob theme song (Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!) Then sing happy birthday, and serve cake, ice cream and seawater punch. Seawater Punch Blue Raspberry soft drink mix (mixed according to package directions) 1 bottle lemon lime soda 1 pint of vanilla ice cream 1 can pineapple juice Be sure to have lots of washable markers in each child’s goodie bag, and allow them to color some printed and copied coloring pages, while, one at a time, each child is allowed to have his photo taken with his favorite cardboard character, and allow them to take the photo home with them when they leave. Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies (http://partysupplieshut.com), using proper etiquette, and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free coloring sheets, printable games, and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes (PartyThemeShop.com) to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or "just because" parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gail_Leino http://EzineArticles.com/?Spongebob-Squarepants:-Party-in-a-Pineapple-Under-the-Sea!&id=349576	"SpongeBob Squarepants Mini Treat Pan: Get close-up with your favorite character and create all kinds of exciting single-size desserts. Great for cakes, candy, gelatin and brownies. The pan's intense color makes baking a bubbly good time. * One cake mix makes 15 mini cakes. * Four cavity pan is 11 x 9 in.; individual cavities are 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. deep. * Aluminum." Wilton SpongeBob Squarepants Mini Treat Pan at joann.com
	Spongebob Games Play Sharks and Minnows : One player is chosen as the shark, and stays in the pool. All the other kids are minnows, and stand on the side of the pool. The shark calls out "Minnows!" and all the kids jump into the pool and swim to the other side. If the shark tags a minnow, he stays in the pool and becomes a shark also. The last minnow left wins. More Spongebob Games, Prizes, and Favor Ideas - By Kimberly L. Keith.
	Inflatable-SpongeBob	Inflatable-Patrick

	Yahtzee Jr. Nickelodeon SpongeBob EHH Game	SpongeBob SquarePants Card Game
	Game of Life - SpongeBob Squarepants Edition	SpongeBob SquarePants Colorforms Play Set
	Simply push the button and Sponge Bob will start doing his bubble dance, delighting children and adults alike! Sponge Bob Dancin Bubble Blower Click here for Amazing Mom's Spongebob Party Ideas SpongeBob Jellyfish Soak 'N' Splash
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Boats That Really Float Young sea captains will experience the power
of jet propulsion when they place an inflated balloon
atop our Balloon Boat - for ages 8+; includes 3 balloons
.

PREVENT and RELIEVE SUNBURN!

AVON SUN Kids Disappearing Color Sunscreen ( 6243) Body paint the kids with a twist of sun protection. Lightweight sunscreens with disappearing color virtually eliminates missed spots. Moisturizing water/sweat-resistant formula provides up to 80 minutes of broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Each, 6.7 fl. oz.
AVON SUN Kids Disappearing Color Sunscreen

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS IR3535- Insect Repellent Gentle Breeze™ SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion ( 7894) . Sunblock and insect repellant combo moisturizes and protects skin from harmful rays, as well as shoos insects such as mosquitoes and ticks that may transmit West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease. Available in regular lotion or disappearing blue color that makes it fun for kids, and ensures you won't miss any spots. With a fun fruity scent kids will love! Pediatrician and dermatologist-tested. DEET-Free. PABA-Free. Very water-resistant, sweat-resistant. SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection. SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS IR3535- Insect Repellent Gentle Breeze!" SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

Homemade Sunburn Relief Recipes

by Sandy Shields

Sun Burn Lotion

8 ounces non-medicated lotion
5 drops clove oil
5 drops peppermint oil
2-4 teaspoons powdered Comfrey Root
2-4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel

Mix together thoroughly in a bowl. Chill, if desired.

HINT: Amounts of Comfrey Root or Aloe Vera gel may be increased, but do not increase the amounts of clove or peppermint oils, as they may cause skin irritation.

Cucumber Sunburn Lotion

1 cucumber - chopped
1/4 cup Glycerin
1/4/ cup Rose-water

Squeeze juice out of the cucumber with a lemon-squeezer, and mix with Glycerin and Rose-water.

Sunburn Soothing Bath

2-4 cups *Colloidal (not regular) oatmeal
1/2 to 1 cup baking soda
1-2 cups powdered Chamomile flowers
1 cup buttermilk, optional

Add all ingredients to bath water, or wrap in cheesecloth and tie to the faucet for adding aroma.

Sunburn Mist

2 fluid ounces of distilled water
9 drops of lavender
2 drops of peppermint
1 drop of spearmint

Mix all, then mist lightly over sun-burned skin.

Various Natural/HomeMade Remedies

1. Apply undiluted apple cider vinegar to sunburn.
2. Mix 10 ounces Non-fat Dry Milk, 2 tablespoons salt and 25 ounces water. Saturate cloth and apply to sunburn 20 minutes.
3. Apply mayonnaise as a skin cream to sunburn.
4. Use Aloe plant, or pure aloe vera gel.
5. Apply peanut oil to sunburned area(s).
6. Apply thin slices of cold cucumbers, apples, or potato directly to the skin.
7. Apply cold, plain yogurt, then rinse with cool water.
8. Apply cold, used tea bags to sunburned eyelids to relieve pain and swelling.

Sandy is a freelance writer and webmaster of TheFrugalShopper.com. She enjoys living the frugal life, saving money, and helping others to do the same. Reprint permission granted with this footer included. Copyright © TheFrugalShopper.com 1999-2005.

Above & In-Ground Pool Flume

Easy Set Pool 12 Feet By 36 Inches High

Radio Control Beverage/Snack Float

Take the plunge to a whole new depth of pool party fun! The Radio Control Snack Float delivers refreshments to your pool guests as they splash about - without you getting all wet. Unless, of course, you're already in the pool! Simply stock this innovative water toy with up to five drinks, fill the center bowl with something to munch on, and tell your guests to make way for the snack tray! They'll dive into summer snacks without ever leaving the water. Two-piece motorized float system has been 100% safety tested. One 9-volt battery, Six D-cell batteries, not included. Cups not included. For pool use only.

Inflatable Volleyball Lagoon
Water Volleyball with everything you need! No pool? no lake? no problem! Made of .90 mm new generation polymer that is UV and chlorine resistant. Includes net volleyball and inflatable system. Inflatable Volleyball Lagoon