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As the hot months of summer arrive you should keep in mind that is never fun to have a birthday party or special event when temperature outside is over 90 degrees.

Always consider a park, water venue or water slide to keep the kids having fun without having them inside. Water slide or Slip and Slide are a great way of keeping the kids busy. Physical activity will wear them out and is always plenty of fun for the whole family. Water slides are great for birthdays and special events. Remember to have access to a water hose and electrical outlet and make sure to reserve with time.

Companies that carry liability insurance (A Must have) are booked up to 30 days in advance and always remember to notify the parents in advance to have the kids wear a swimsuit.

Water Slide rentals can be found at HappyJumper.com  or call (214) 405-7932 for more info.

If possible, begin planning your party 4-5 weeks in advance. Allowing plenty of time for on-line shopping, cake orders and enlisting any friends or family you may want to help.

 Pick a theme.  Whether it’s an elaborate royal kingdom theme, or something easier, like your child’s favorite color, selecting a theme will help you organize your thoughts. You’ll then plan all of your party supply purchases, party games and decorations around that theme.

Children remember what they did at a party, much more than what they ate, what the plates and napkins looked like or whether the house was spotless. Don’t sweat the little details!

The best party times are……1:00 - 3:00 or 2:00 - 4:00 You won’t need to serve a meal but a few finger foods are advised. For little ones try 10:00am -11:30am to work around nap time.

A fun outside game for a summer party, particularly if it’s a hot day! Players form teams of two, and each team begins to toss a water balloon back and forth, starting a short distance from one another. After each successful toss the pair takes a step back, widening the distance between them. The team that can toss the balloon the longest without dropping or exploding the water balloon wins.

1. Don’t over do the length of the party. 2-4 hours max!
2. Hold the party around noon. Kids are the happiest around lunch time.
3.  Weather permitting, have the party outdoors. Fresh air is good, and clean up will be easier.
4.  Don’t send invitations to school unless the whole class is coming. Still, it’s nice to share ice cream and cake with the class on this special day.
5.  As the kids arrive, direct them to have fun or play games to break the ice.
6.  Keep an index card of the party’s schedule and activities always in your pocket.
7.  Always know where the camera and a pack of matches are.
8.  Use parents who stick around as party assistants. They’ll love to participate and you’ll love it, too.
9. If your child is intent on opening gifts, let them choose one and open it in private or open gifts as guest arrive to get them out of the way.
10.  Is your child’s party! Do the things that will make them happy, not you.