| The dog days of summer are here. Hot and | | | | Polo with your guests. Throw some dive sticks |
| sultry temperatures have everyone looking for | | | | and time how long it takes each person to |
| ways to cool off. Invite all of your friends over to | | | | retrieve them all from the bottom of the pool. |
| your backyard pool in order to beat the heat. | | | | Give the winner a small prize. A water balloon |
| Make planning a Summer Pool Party easy with | | | | toss is a great out of the pool way to stay cool. |
| these tips and ideas. | | | | The food that you serve should be easy to grab |
| Your party invitation is the first thing your guests | | | | in between times in the pool. That means things |
| will see, so make it memorable. Create a flip flop | | | | such as pizza, chips, hot dogs and cut up |
| or beach ball shaped invitation by using card stock. | | | | vegetables. Make a sweet treat with a fruit salad. |
| Cut into the desired shape and write the party | | | | Cookies are a great and simple dessert that is not |
| details on the front. To really make it stand out | | | | likely to melt in the hot weather. |
| put a pair of sunglasses or a deflated beach ball in | | | | Have lots of pool floats available to your guests. |
| the package. Remind guests to bring their bathing | | | | Once the games and meal are done, everyone will |
| suit and a beach towel so that they can join in | | | | probably want to lounge around in the pool. Some |
| the fun. | | | | floats and pool noodles are perfect for this |
| A pool party is just not complete without some | | | | relaxing activity. It is also a good idea to have sun |
| games. Play a game of water volleyball or Marco | | | | block and extra towels on hand for your guests. |