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Celebrate Summer Party for only $20

June 25, 2014 By Michelle Barneck 1 Comment

Summer = hot = water fun. It’s a must really. When temperatures go up the swimsuits go on and water equals fun. My kiddos have birthdays in the colder months so they miss out on fun outdoor party options. We decided who needs a birthday to celebrate? It’s summer. Isn’t that reason enough?! So we gathered a few of our friends and threw a fun afternoon Celebrate Summer party. Did I mention it only cost $20? Oh ya, I guess it’s right there in the title.

Celebrate Summer Water Party Spending Only 20 dollars

Looks fun right?! The key is your friendly Dollar Tree store. No I am not being paid for this. I just think they have awesome summer options for a buck! I gathered a few of each of the following:

  • Water Guns 3 pack for $1
  • Slingshot with ball $1
  • KoolPops 20 pops for $1
  • Sponges 2 for $1
  • Cable Tie pack $1
  • Sidewalk Chalk 20 pieces for $1

Check out the nitty gritty details on my receipt. See, truly $20.

celebrate summer party receipt

The water guns and slingshots are all ready for water play, but put together the sponges and cable ties and your kiddos are in for a splashy surprise. Sponge bombs are super easy for little ones to wrangle, but also soaking enough for the big kids.

To put the sponge bombs together:

Cut each sponge in three long strips. Hold together nine of the sponge strips and secure the middle together with a cable tie. Tighten the cable tie as far as it will go and snip off the end being sure not to leave a sharp end.

I purchased six sponge packs which made four sponge bombs. Put them by a big bucket of water and you are ready to rock.

We just let the kids play and soak each other for the most part, but after about an hour gave them suggestions like a slingshot contest to see who could fling the furthest. We also have a trampoline so they had fun throwing the sponge bombs at each other on that.

Sponge Bombs Bucket

Kids love popsicles and at 20 for a $1 we let them have their fill. We held our party right before dinner time so we did not need to worry about additional snacks. We didn’t want to spoil their dinner.

Once the party was over we sent them each home with a five pack of sidewalk chalk to play with at home this summer.

Overall, it was great fun and cost less than a trip to the pool!

 

15 Sprinklicious Party Ideas

June 10, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 6 Comments

It’s was my birthday yesterday. Since I could not fit you all in my house I decided why not throw a little sprinkle party here and share a whole bunch of super fun ideas. I was looking over my perfect party pinterest board and a sprinkles cake caught my eye. That was it. I love polka dots and I also love a nice crunch and sprinkles combines the two. It was a match made in heaven!

15 Fun Sprinkle Party Ideas

The sprinkle party idea all started with this amazing sprinkle cake…
Sprinkle Cake from Birchgrove Bakery via Storyboard Wedding
Birchgrove Bakery 4 Tier Sprinkle Cake With White Bows
Sprinkle votive candles from BHG.com
So easy and so cute!
Valentine Votive
Confetti Balloons from Kojo Designs
Love this simple idea for a big impact!
Sprinkles Tablescape from Mirabelle Creations via Hostess with the Mostess
So many adorable dots!
Confetti Wall from Beci Orpin via Wee Birdy
Even the kiddos could take care of this one!
Find & Keep by Beci Orpin via WeeBirdy.com
DIY Confetti Tablecloth from Oh Happy Day
Spotted Masking Tape from Papermash to make these cute cups.
Easy and economical!
Spotted masking tape
Confetti Dot Ice Cream Spoons from Shop Sweet Lulu
Sprinkle Waffle Cones from Cake Time
I could take one right about now!
wafers-ice cream cones
Mini Milkshake Shooters from Hey Gorgeous Events
How cute and tasty is this?!
Sprinkle Push Up Cake Pops from Kiki’s List
I love the colorful layers to complement the sprinkles!
Sprinkle Cake Pops from Veronica’s Cornicopia
Sprinkle Strawberries via Pinterest (no original source, please let me know if you know it so I can credit)
The “healthy” treat option.
Homemade Oreos from A Little Tipsy
A colorful addition to a classic.
Sprinkle Popcorn Balls from Sprinkle Bakes
For more awesome sprinkle party ideas, be sure to visit my Perfect Party Pinterest board.  We are always adding fun new themes and ideas to throw awesome parties with ease.

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