Thread: Creative Moms (or Dads!), need help with birthday party idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by Terri_A We decorated rubber flip flops for a spa party once - it would work for a pool party too...although I don't know how a boy would do them...hmmmm... This is such a great idea! I will have to remember this for when my daughter is of age! (thinking a group of boys may not enjoy it as much! I like the idea of the noodle and balloon game... wondering how many kids will get whacked with a noodle and not...

Since this is indoors, scratch that last idea. For DS's last bday I used Rasterbator (sp) to create a big cutout of Thomas the train and Sir Topham Hat. I took pictures that I included with their thank you notes. You could possibly do something like that with Wall-E.

Don't forget you will need some time for gift opening! Here's an idea from family fun that could be both the craft AND the party favor. (Throw in a roll of lifesavers with each if you like). Poolside Cover-ups

We decorated rubber flip flops for a spa party once - it would work for a pool party too...although I don't know how a boy would do them...hmmmm...

Here's some crafts you can order from Oriental trading company , but you would have to rush order. The color your own beach balls would be cute. Honestly though, I think between getting settled with everyone there, eating pizza and cake, and opening presents, you will fill the time. I would have them eat right away so their food can settle through the present opening before they hit the pool. Good luck!

You could do some "astronaut training" exercises like: hand/eye coordination - pin the leaf on Eve lung capacity - blowing balloons with straws gravity - spin around in swivel chair and see who can walk the farthest you could have a planet shaped pinata and call it a meteor shower nasa has a kids section on their website, you might be able to find more stuff there have fun!