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Nearly everyone loves pool parties. They invoke vacation, fun, relaxation, and joy. Children especially seem to enjoy them, but adults often relish them as well, appreciating the opportunity to lounge with friends and family, exercise, and recharge. A benefit of a pool party is that there is usually not a lot of planning to do. All that is typically needed is an available pool and party participants ready to have a good time. There's no need to spend hours thinking up games or other forms of entertainment. Swimming, splashing, and jumping into the water will keep many guests occupied for hours. If you prefer more structure, consider relay races, diving games, and water volleyball. Other elements one should consider prior to donning a swimsuit include the following:
PARTY PREPARATION
Start with ensuring that the main attraction of the festivities is prepared for entertaining. Clean the pool, and sift out any insects or leaves. Do this often prior to the event or invest in a pool cover to be certain that the water remains inviting. Scrub down the sides and bottom or the expanse surrounding the pool, including anywhere guests may walk, to make sure the ground is not slippery or obstructed. Check the chemistry of the pool as well. Proper levels of chlorine will act as a disinfecting agent, and balanced pH levels will prevent skin and eye irritations. Prepare the yard and the rest of your home for visitors. Determine where guests are going to park. If the driveway is not large enough or on-street parking is limited, consider designating a specific area of the property as a temporary lot. Rope off the area with posts and twine or mark it clearly with signs. You may also wish to ask neighbors if they have any extra parking spaces available. Make sure that there is enough outside seating to accommodate attendees. Get out any patio furniture that may be in storage and clean it as necessary. Invest in an awning
or umbrellas to ensure that there is a shaded area where individuals can seek respite from the sun. Collect a stack of colorful beach towels in case extra are required, and fill a bucket with spare goggles and sunblock. If there are not enough chairs, ask guests to bring their own seating. Keep in mind that party attendees will most likely be spending as much time lounging as swimming. Think of mowing the lawn or landscaping the property. Plant a few tubs of colorful flowers to enhance visual appeal. If the celebration will continue through dusk and into evening, consider purchasing candles that will repel bugs. If the scent of citronella on its own is too strong, look for blends with lemongrass oil or other ingredients. Rosemary and cedar can also be used as insect repellants. Put together a fun atmosphere by selecting accessories and decorations with care. Print invites on aquamarine paper reminiscent of pool water and remind attendees to bring towels and bathing suits. Purchase or rent inflatable palm trees and string lantern lights around the party area. Keep plenty of beach balls and pool toys on hand, and if space allows, consider setting up a volleyball net or horseshoe pit. Table linens can be acquired in island patterns or bright hues, and music can be chosen to evoke summer or tropical locales. Let guests get groovy with an instrumental steel drum album or a beach music compilation mix. Encourage attendees to wear Hawaiian shirts or bring their own favorite summer soundtracks.
POOL PARTY FOOD
Light finger foods are ideal because they will not sit heavily in guests' stomachs. Plus, finger foods reduce the amount of cutlery and dishes needed, which amounts to a faster cleanup. Think about tea sandwiches, fruit and vegetable skewers, salads, and shish kabobs, served along with chips and dips. If the party will be in the backyard, barbecue fare also may be quick and easy. Create a number of tropical-inspired beverages. Anything
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When hosting a pool party, emphasize safety. Remember, accidents can happen in a matter of minutes and in only a few inches of water. • Designate a lifeguard. If your party is at a public pool, ensure a lifeguard will be on duty. This person should not leave his or her post unless someone else relieves him or her. Designate a lifeguard at a private party as well, even hiring an off-duty lifeguard if no guests can perform the necessary duties. • Make sure that fences around the pool are tall enough to prevent accidental falls into the pool and that they are secured with self-latching gates. • Insist that children who cannot swim use a Coast Guardapproved life vest or another approved flotation device. Inflatable water wings are not adequate safety precautions. • Be sure no one pushes or jumps on others in and around the pool. • Limit the number of pool floats in the water so that the visibility of the lifeguard will not be impaired. • Do not let anyone chew gum or eat in the pool to prevent the possibility of choking. • Do not allow running around the perimeter of the pool. • Jumping and diving should be prohibited if the water is too shallow. • Make sure guests that guests know they must follow the pool rules, or they will not be allowed to swim.
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Throughout the centuries, people have sat around open fires outdoors. Not only does a fire provide warmth and light, but also it offers a relaxing setting for conversation and socialization. The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of backyard entertaining. Homeowners understand how a fire pit can add value to a home and make their yard an inviting place to be on a summer evening or a crisp autumn night. Outdoor fire pits are a relatively new creation that continue to grow in popularity. Once available strictly through specialty retailers, fire pits can now be found on the shelves of many home improvement and big box stores as well as online. Fire pits can add a lot to a home's exterior entertaining area. Some fire pit styles and materials, however, will last longer than others. Homeowners should assess their needs and the space available before choosing a fire pit for their home. First, homeowners must decide if they want a permanent or portable fire pit. If you are ready to make an enduring change to your yard and landscape, then a permanent fire pit is the way to go. These fire pits can be made of stone or brick and are often very durable. Permanent fire pits can be incorporated into landscape designs to create a professional patio look. They are also some of the safer types of fire pits because they cannot be knocked over and the bricks or retaining wall construction provide a barrier around the fire. Portable fire pits are freestanding units that can be
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The first decision parents face when picking a play set is related to material selection. The main materials used to build play sets are plastic, metal and wood. Plastic sets tend to be basic and may be reserved for young children's sets, although some high-quality, durable options are available. While plastic models can go outside, they may not last more than a few years. If the play set in question is small, such as a toy kitchen or miniature club house, the set should be used indoors in a play room or, at least, kept out of the elements and stored inside when not in use. Metal sets are some of the most durable and strong. They are frequently seen at parks and playgrounds. Metal jungle gyms are often cemented down to a foundation for stability, which does not make them ideal for a temporary set that might need to be removed upon relocation or when children outgrow it. Also, additions cannot generally be attached to a metal set. Wooden sets are usually a compromise between the two, not as long-lasting as the metal sets, but easier to modify. They are good for backyards because they can be disassembled when in disrepair or no longer in use. They are also the most eco-friendly of the options, especially when care is taken to select sets fashioned from materials that have been harvested following sustainable forestry guidelines. In addition, wooden sets can also be made more personal and appealing to children by adding attachments such as extra slides, rock walls, and different swing variations.
SAFETY
Play sets are designed for children, so all of them should be safe, right? Not exactly. Some manufacturers cut corners or create somewhat questionable designs. Parents should be cautious when researching options. Look for recessed hardware and bolts so that clothing does not snag on pieces that stick out. Choose play sets that have handles for extra stability for when children are climbing. Be sure to have plastic-covered chains on swings and other moveable parts so that fingers cannot get pinched. When choosing wood sets, be sure to select hardwoods that will not soften and warp. In addition, choose designs that feature rounded edges so there will be less chance for splinters or injuries from hitting blunt edges. Check to make sure treated and stained wood does not contain harmful material, like arsenic, that can leach out of the wood into the surrounding soil. Consider installing impact-absorbing materials surrounding the area to help prevent any possible injuries. Landing surfaces should extend six feet from the edge of the equipment and be a minimum of three feet deep. Sand, mulch, pea gravel, or shredded rubber are all good types of impact-absorbing materials.
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One staple of youthful play is spending time on a play set in the backyard. Outdoor play is often a highlight of childhood. Being able to run, jump, and swing outside on a play set is an excellent form of exercise and a way for children to utilize their imaginations and motor skills. Jungle gyms also foster fine motor coordination and cooperative play with siblings and friends. When deciding to purchase a play set, parents can peruse scores of ready-made varieties or opt for a custom-designed set. The choice of which one to buy should be based on a number of factors, including size, desired features, and safety aspects.
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