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A Waterslide Is A Great Addition To Your Party

A Waterslide Is A Great Addition To Your Party

Hooray! The long cold winter months are finally behind you. What else is on your mind right now rather than how best to enjoy the outdoors? Spring is an appropriate time to host a party. You can no longer resist the urge to organize that baby shower, bridal shower, graduation party, backyard barbecue or poolside party you have been postponing. Some of the ideas you can exploit include having cake, food, skewered meat, some music, interactive games, and a few drinks. The goal is to have everyone enjoy and get into the party mood.

Have you ever thought of having a waterslide at your party? Here are ways it can stoke the fun and keep everyone from going home early.

Drop a hint during invitations

Waterslides are not the preserve of kids alone. Adults too can have a great time. While sending invites, inform your guests that there will be a poolside surprise. Remind them to bring necessities such as sunscreen, bathing suit, towel, flip-flops, and sunglasses. Let the visitors come to your place with anticipation. Do not disclose what lies in store yet.

Rent a waterslide

Surprise your guests with a flashy water slide. Excellent choices include ‘The Hulk,’ ‘MudSlide,’ ‘The Twister with Curve,’ or the ‘Tsunami’. The Twister is a 40ft tall waterslide featuring two slides to make sure that your guests (both kids and adults) do not have to wait too long for their turn. It also features a curve at the end terminating in a landing pool. Guests at your party will remember the thrill of sliding from a height of 40 feet for many months to come. Alternatively, go for “The Hulk” variety that also comprises of dual slides with the fun beginning at 36 feet.

Get a Bounce House if you don’t have water

In case you find it hard to get enough water for a slide, try bounce houses. There are different varieties to choose from. Colorful themes available include candy, sports, disco and Zoo Island. All it takes is to have the bounce house inflated after which your home is ready for fun. Obstacle courses are a fun addition as well and are sure to tire out the most active of the bunch!  You can’t go wrong with an inflatable at your party.

Set the party

On the day of the event, have the slide rental company inflate it at the designated spot. Do this early in the morning to allow the water to get warm just in time for the action. To create a break and provide variety, have a game of, say, badminton to keep the fun rolling.

In conclusion

Waterslides add flavor to a backyard party. To keep everyone anxious, request them to carry items they would need for a swimming outing. Rent a slide from the many options available and choose one with double slots to minimize waiting time.

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Must Haves For An Amazing Spring BBQ

Warm weather brings the prospect of family and friends hanging together in the backyard. Amidst the chatter and laughter is the aroma from the barbecue grill and the free-flowing drinks. Spring barbecues are among the best moments you can ever have as a family. The company is always great, and you could also have some background music as an accompaniment. Better yet, the noise from kids playing is sufficient proof of joy in the air.

A flashback to the previous year and you recall what a wonderful time you had. This time around, you have planned for a spring BBQ, one that will linger in memory for months to come. If that is your dream, there are party items you must have ready.

Cookware

A barbeque cannot come through without a grill or stove. Having bid farewell to the cold winter, preparing an outdoor snack is the in thing. You need a place to light a fire and a variety of meats to throw on it. Choose a grill that comes with an arsenal of grill grates to protect the meat from the coal embers. They also prevent the veggies from falling into the fire.

Charcoal

Gas grills heat up quickly and evenly cook your meat and veggies. However, charcoal-grilled beef or mutton has a distinct taste. It makes the pieces a little smoky and fires up the flavor to levels you never thought of. Try some charcoal this time around and bring variety to your BBQ this spring.

Grilling gloves

Considering the amount of heat generated, you cannot pretend to be a tough guy and handle hot meat with bare hands. Occasionally, a piece of meat will fall on the grate. As you instinctively reach for it, you risk burning your fingers. Gloves protect your hands and arms from heat. They also make it easy to grasp the hot meat and turn it over.

Some beer and wine

Barbecue parties cannot go down well without a drink. Religious affiliations aside, some of your guests could be beer drinkers. You could either opt for summer ale or light beers, but one option is most ideal. To spice things up, stock them in an ice bucket to keep the drinks chilled against the backdrop of warm weather. Moderate drinkers will appreciate some wine too. Have a few bottles in stock.

Lighting

Spring parties tend to get better when the sun sets. As cooking progresses, you need some light especially near the grilling and the seating areas. Festive lighting, the same one you use during summer, helps set the mood. Moreover, it brings a transition in people’s minds that evening has come.

Final word

Springtime comes with a warm relief and opportunity to spend time outdoors. With a barbeque in the offing, check that your cookware is in working condition. Buy some charcoal and ensure that you have gloves for handling the heat. Throw some beers and a bottle of wine as you light up the area with festive lighting. Go on; enjoy your spring backyard BBQ.

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Party Planning 101

If you have been strictly keeping tabs on your calendar lately, one can understand why; it is springtime. The bitter cold has paved the way for warmth while the vegetation is sprouting again. Flowers are in full blossom, and the grass is green all over you. When you look out the window, the outdoors is beckoning you to sample the beautiful weather. One thought that comes to mind is that of inviting your family, friends, and neighbors to an outdoor spring party.

However, with a celebratory event where people come over to your house, you need to plan. The tips below are sure to give you a head start.

Make early preparations

Springtime is for everyone, and they all want to enjoy the warm weather. Before people start getting busy, send them invitations in advance. Wisdom advises that you plan your event one or two months before the season kicks. At the same time, you give your guests ample time to confirm before they receive other engagements. Decide on the number of people to invite depending on your budget and space in your backyard.

Work out the menu

Depending on your budget, you could plan to hire a caterer for the day. Outsourcing saves you the trouble of cleaning up after everyone has left. You also find sufficient time to mingle with your guests, something that makes the party memorable. Whether self or outside-catered, you need to plan your menu as well as snacks for children. If you intend to have a barbeque, make adequate arrangements for grilling.

Drinks

Guests expect that you will serve them beverages at some point. Choose your beverages such that they cut across both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic types. Consider having a central serving location, but for large parties, you can hire a bartender. Also, have some fresh fruit juices and sodas for children. Remember bottled water too. Keep the drinks chilled in coolers; you can borrow a few for the occasion.

Entertainment

Your options might vary depending on the guest list. All the same, you could hire a DJ outfit complete with equipment. The other option is to improvise by putting your speakers at strategic points in the yard. You might need additional cables to enable the speakers to reach the farthest corner of the yard. Go through your CD collection and pick the music that your guests would love. If on self-entertainment, assign someone the responsibility of changing the CDs for continuity.

Décor

Decorate the site creatively to set the mood for a party. You could hire some deck chairs and arrange them around a fireplace; it might get cold in the evening.

Sum-up

Parties are a fantastic idea for bringing people together especially after months of hibernation. Make yours exciting by throwing weight on the preparation. Plan your menu several weeks before and include food choices that cater to different people. Drinks are a must; have some beer, wine, water, soda, and juice. Hire a DJ or provide your own music to set the party mood.

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South Florida Spring Events

Spring is synonymous with the blooming of flowering plants and long daylight lengths. Geographically, areas in the northern and southern hemispheres start warming up. The change is because of the tilt of the earth’s axis resulting in the increased sunshine and thermal heat. In areas hitherto covered by snow, you begin to see it melting causing rivers and streams to start flowing again. Plants spring forth, and the surroundings come alive again with elegant and green beauty.

With the weather warming up, the condition is ideal for outdoor activities. Like other families, yours too should go out during spring for activities such as camping, visits to the beach, kayaking, hiking, bike rides and canoeing. If you happen to reside in or around South Florida, there is a rich menu of events to keep you busy while also having fun. Here’s a look at some that you dare not miss.

SunFest

If you love art and music, SunFest is your go-to event this spring. It takes place every year in May with live music on multiple stages. Over 200,000 visitors flock to West Palm Beach, Florida, to listen and dance to hip-hop, rock & roll as well as reggae beats from participating bands. This year’s event will run for four days. Can you imagine that?

South Florida Food and Wine

Does the thought of good food whet your appetite? Would you love to wash down tasty dishes with a glass of wine? You should start planning for the oncoming food and wine festival. In areas such as Fort Lauderdale, the authorities will shut down an entire street to pave way for top restaurants. Chefs and connoisseurs step out to serve revelers with varieties of cheeses, salads, tapas and other local cuisines. You also have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of wines and local beers.

Hatsume Fair @ Morikami Museum

As soon as the first buds start blossoming, Morikami Park turns from an erstwhile tranquil museum into a place of festivity. Japanese culture comes to town with fashion shows, martial arts demonstrations, and taiko drumming. Bring your family along as there are activities for children, with lots of Japanese food on sale.

Pompano Beach Seafood Festival

The three-day beach event offers visitors an array of local seafood, drinks, and music from invited groups. Since 1984, the festival has become a prominent charitable activity. Here you will find every type of fish cooked in different ways. As the bands belt out their sounds, you can take a walk as you shop for art pieces made by the locals. You can also choose to dance away to your favorite sounds at the beach.

Wrap-up

If you thought that there was nothing to do this spring, think again. Head to South Florida where the action is set to take place on the beach side. Sample the area’s seafood, local cuisine, wine or beer as you mingle with other visitors. The organizers secure the venues properly with arrangements for auto parking and crowd management. There are activities for kids too; you cannot leave them behind.

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