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3 Frozen Mocktails to Kick Off Summer

Summer has arrived and the desire for drinks and beverages will be at peak demand. For those that don’t partake of alcohol and parents responsible for small children, a frozen mocktail can be a key element in summer celebrations or relaxing at home.

The following are just 3 options that are appropriate for anyone and offer a fun and refreshing beverage after work, at parties or lounging around the pool. The drinks can be made fresh for consumption or for a special treat, very lightly freeze them before serving and sip as they thaw.

Mango Mule

You’ll need 4-5 slices of cucumber, 1 oz. honey syrup, 1.5 oz. mango puree, 1.5 oz. fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz. of ginger beer and ice. Muddle honey syrup and cucumber in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the mango puree, lime juice, ice, and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a copper mug, top with ginger beer and stir.

Mock Shirley Temple

Topped with a maraschino cherry, this is a colorful drink with just a few ingredients. You’ll need 4 cups of lemon lime ginger beer, 1 cup of club soda, 3 tablespoons lime juice and .25 cup grenadine. Stir ginger beer, lime juice, grenadine and club soda in a pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lime rounds and top with a maraschino cherry.

Lemon Pineapple-ita

This recipe requires no special ingredients and they can all be obtained at the local supermarket. Chances are you’ll have many of these already on hand. All you need is 1 cup lemonade, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup of ice, and ½ cup frozen pineapple. Just place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse the blender until the ice is crushed. If you have a crushed ice maker, even better. Pour in a glass, rim the glass with salt, and decorate with a lemon wedge if desired.

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Social Media Etiquette for Children’s Parties

Social media has become a popular way to invite guests to children’s parties. Keep in mind that blasting a message to all of your friends can be a risky endeavor, resulting in dozens of guests for which you haven’t planned and are unprepared. It can also be extremely hurtful to any children that are left off the guest list. It costs nothing to be kind. Consider how your own child would feel in the same circumstances.

Post Carefully

Remember that social media messages are public and can be seen by anyone – including perfect strangers. Don’t post personal information such as your phone number or email address, or the time, date and location of the event. Even with the filters and settings available, there’s a significant amount of information that can be gleaned from your profile.

Contacts Only

Social media is fast and convenient. Chances are that you’re going to know the parents of the children you’re inviting and have their contact information. Consider contacting them directly via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to issue the invitation. Direct messaging is an excellent way to ensure the parent receives the invitation – and only those that will be invited.

RSVP

Unfortunately, some people will never let you know if their child will be attending or not. Many are still reluctant to allow their child to attend events in an age of COVID-19. Make sure you include a phone number or email for parental responses or questions.

It can be helpful to include a response option using the term “regrets” for those that won’t be attending. Also be prepared to contact several parents, as there will be some that forget to respond or don’t respond by the RSVP date.

Party Pictures

There will always be party pictures taken and it can be embarrassing and hurtful – especially for teens and tweens – to suddenly see those pictures popping up in their social media feed. It’s far better to email copies only to those who were in attendance.

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Hottest Waterslides for Summer Heat

One of the best ways to beat summer heat is with an inflatable waterslide. They can be used wet or dry, and have splash pools at the end. In some models, the splash pool can be eliminated, the slide can be affixed to an inground pool, and guests are deposited directly into the swimming pool for the ultimate pool party. There are a variety of models to accommodate any size gathering and multiple age groups to ensure everyone has fun.

40 Ft.

The Twister is South Florida’s largest inflatable waterslide, featuring a 40 ft. drop and a curve at the end. The waterslide can be set up without the curve for a watery ride of 110 ft. The Hurricane is another choice that’s highlighted with a 40 ft. drop. The Typhoon is a two-lane slide with a 40 ft. drop for competitive fun that’s great for fundraisers.

38 Ft.

Designed with an astronaut theme, the 38 ft. Space Shuttle waterslide offers two lanes and is decorated with replicas of the space shuttle and the Earth.

36 Ft.

The Tidal Wave is a dual lane slide with a 32 ft. drop, while The Hulk features a blue and green 36 ft. drop and over 100 feet of dual slides.

32 Ft.

The Black Pearl has a 32 ft. drop that takes riders on a ride through a pirate ship themed slide. The All American celebrates the red, white and blue with a hump at the beginning to blast riders down a 70 ft. long slide.

All Sizes

There are a number of options ranging from a 30 ft. drop to a drop of 14 ft. for smaller children. There are models that combine the fun of a waterslide with that of an obstacle course, along with those with two types of ladders – one is a rock climb and the other is steps to the water slide. Individuals can also choose slip and slides of 35 ft. long.

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Entertainment for Your Summer Birthday Party

It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning a summer birthday party for an adult or child, there are inflatable entertainments to accommodate any interest or theme. Inflatable entertainments are an affordable option that guests will never tire of playing. Inflatables enable you to throw a party that will be a special memory for years to come.

Interactive Games

Few things are as exciting as a bungee trampoline, available with single, double and quad jump stations. Depending on the ages of the attendees, you can select from a virtual rollercoaster, rock climbing wall, zorba balls, or 9-hole mini golf. Guests will also find fun with a warp speed interactive arena, disco dome, sumo arena, 3-lane skee ball or human sized lawn games.

If you’ve never experienced bull riding, surfing or snowboarding, now is a perfect opportunity to give it a try. Mechanical bulls can be rented for your party, along with games that give people the opportunity to try their hand at surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Guests can also try catching a big wave with a robo surfer. Don’t forget bounce houses for younger children.

Obstacle Courses

Inflatable obstacle courses enable friends and family to compete against each other in a variety of friendly competitions. You can select from mazes from which guests have to escape or choose inflatables highlighted by warrior style contests. For children, there are options that include a Candy Land themed or Zoo Island toddler combo.

Waterslides

From waterslides with a whopping 40 ft. drop to those of a mere 14 ft., single, double and triple lane models are available for some friendly competition. They have multiple themes and some can be affixed to an inground swimming pool for a final splash down into the pool. Others end in a splash pool at the end of the slide.

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