summer party ideas

It's summertime and a great time to connect with friends and family! Time to grill out, camp out, hang out, and host a backyard summer party! Here are some fun themed ideas:

• Jimmy Buffett inspired 'flamingo' party


• patriotic parties - Ideas for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day...
• garden party - Flowers, veggies, sun and fun!
  
• pool party - In the hot summer months, what's more fun than a pool party?
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• luau - Tiki bar, grass skirts, limbo and more...

• beach party - Invite your friends over for a 'life's a beach' party!




• child's bug/garden party - Host a backyard surprises birthday party for your little nature lover.


• camping party - Time to swap ghost stories, roast marshmallows, and sleep under the stars...
• clambake - Inspired by the 'barefoot contessa'....
• fabulous 50's car cruise - Time to show off your hot rods and celebrate the 50's!

for details on each of these themed parties, check out the site: www.itsapartyfullife.com/summertime_fun

Wild West Party Ideas

Need some ideas for planning a wild west party?

• decorate using cow print patterned fabric for tablecovers...
• line a wheelbarrow with plastic, fill with ice, and add bottles of sarsaparilla...
• use bandanas to wrap plasticware and secure with raffia or twine...
• make a big pot of homemade chili and cornbread muffins...
• set up an area for a game of horseshoes...
• hire a dance instructor to teach party guests how to squaredance...
• call a horse stable and inquire about pony rides at your party for smaller guests...

For more wild west party ideas check out the site!