What's not to love about water parks? The rides, the fun, the food, the sun, the expense...
Okay, so maybe there are a couple of things not to love about water parks, like the outlandish expense to get in and the fact that a plain hot dog and a small drink cost $6.
95 apiece.
Why not try your hand at bringing the entertainment to your own backyard this summer? Granted, you may not be able to get a wave pool going through your yard, but with a little creativity you can have a backyard party that's both exciting and memorable, and considerably easier on your wallet.
Planning an water park party Party preparation should start at least a month in advance, if not more so.
This is so you have plenty of time to shop for supplies, both in-store and online, and allows for delivery time for any items that you have to order.
It also gives you time to get a guest list together and get them to RSVP.
For activities, people can get creative enough with a water hose and a sprinkler.
Add a couple of wading pools, a Slip-n-Slide, and a cache of water balloons and water guns, and you've got a miniature water park in your own yard.
Kids can run rampant, splash around, and have water fights without having to spend most of their time waiting in line for rides or getting yelled at to slow down.
Also, if you're really concerned about recreating the atmosphere, popcorn and cotton candy machines can add flair to your backyard party.
Not only do they make fresh water park food right there in your own home, but popcorn and cotton candy machines can be reused for event after event, whether it's a neighborhood block party, family reunion, church gathering or birthday party.
Make memories that will last a lifetime It may seem like a daunting task, but it's certainly not impossible.
A backyard water park party can provide fun for the whole family and neighborhood, if just for the day.
Besides, how many kids will be able to say that their parents created a backyard water park?
Okay, so maybe there are a couple of things not to love about water parks, like the outlandish expense to get in and the fact that a plain hot dog and a small drink cost $6.
95 apiece.
Why not try your hand at bringing the entertainment to your own backyard this summer? Granted, you may not be able to get a wave pool going through your yard, but with a little creativity you can have a backyard party that's both exciting and memorable, and considerably easier on your wallet.
Planning an water park party Party preparation should start at least a month in advance, if not more so.
This is so you have plenty of time to shop for supplies, both in-store and online, and allows for delivery time for any items that you have to order.
It also gives you time to get a guest list together and get them to RSVP.
For activities, people can get creative enough with a water hose and a sprinkler.
Add a couple of wading pools, a Slip-n-Slide, and a cache of water balloons and water guns, and you've got a miniature water park in your own yard.
Kids can run rampant, splash around, and have water fights without having to spend most of their time waiting in line for rides or getting yelled at to slow down.
Also, if you're really concerned about recreating the atmosphere, popcorn and cotton candy machines can add flair to your backyard party.
Not only do they make fresh water park food right there in your own home, but popcorn and cotton candy machines can be reused for event after event, whether it's a neighborhood block party, family reunion, church gathering or birthday party.
Make memories that will last a lifetime It may seem like a daunting task, but it's certainly not impossible.
A backyard water park party can provide fun for the whole family and neighborhood, if just for the day.
Besides, how many kids will be able to say that their parents created a backyard water park?
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