The Argument for SMALLER party...

It might seem counter intuitive for a party blog to be making a case for people to party smaller. 

And yet, here we are, with a waterslide still damp in my side yard and the kids still working off the effects off too much sugar from our 9 year olds birthday party yesterday. It was the smallest, less stressful party that I have ever thrown, and it ROCKED!

Our youngest is a firecracker of a kid, and when I asked her where she wanted to go for her birthday dinner, her response was that she wanted to eat at home so she wouldn't have to behave. O.K...makes sense.  And when I asked her who she wanted to invite to her party, she only named two families that we hang out with alot.

Well, alrighty then, I guess an at home party with family friends we'll do.  Now, it should be noted that there are 8 of us in the immediate family, and one family that we invited has 4 kids, so we got up to 17 people VERY QUICKLY.  But it didn't come near to what I was expecting, which was about 40-50 guests. So, in total, we had about 13 kids.

We threw up a waterslide with a foam machine, fired up the bar-b-que, and threw some pool toys in the pool.  Add a dinosaur fossil cake, and we had an instant Birthday - Mothers Day party.  

Ya know what? It was one of the best parties ever!  She had a blast, the other kids had a blast, it was a loud, messy, fun party for kids from ages 9 through 19.  I would do it again in a heartbeat.  So the bottom line? I LOVE parties that manage every detail - with elaborate themes and color coordination - fancy foods and Pinterest perfect fun.  But sometimes, that isn't what the GUEST OF HONOR WANTS!  Sometimes, a dino cake from Winn Dixie and a waterslide with a couple of BFF's is just what the Dr. ordered!  However you party, just remember to celebrate everyday!  Have a great one! Celebrating YOU!  With love, Party Jumpers! P.S. Happy Happy Birthday to my little darling Jackie!

Why Waterslides Make A Good Day GREAT!

Backyard Camp!

 


Looking to make an average day of summer break an AWESOME DAY?  Consider a waterslide? How about going in with some of your neighbors and creating your own water park? The long, hot days of Florida summers can be rough on school vacations!  Camps are great - and can get pricey, especially if you have multiple kids.  We've had several customers who "pool" their resources and make a special water themed day with GREAT results! 






Foam parties work great with Slip-n-Slides too! Slides work with all ages, throw in some water balloons, sno cones, and plenty of drinks and sunscreen and you have a recipe for an awesome summer day!  We have specials for camps and VBS as well.  Call Party Jumpers at (941) 343-0370 or visit us at www.partyjumpersinc.com and talk to Michelle about how to make this summer your best summer yet! Don't forget to FOLLOW us on Facebook for discounts! In the Sarasota and Bradenton areas, Party Jumpers is your #1 choice for fun family inflatables!

Bring your Pajamas and Party On!

A Pajama Party is an awesome idea - that most parents shy away from because "ARGH! 12 Kids Sleeping (or rather not sleeping!) OVER!".  But I've done this theme at our house without the sleepover component and it was a huge success. 

Picture this party!

4:00 p.m. Kids start showing up!  Want a craft to keep them busy?  Pick up pillow cases and fabric paint for a "Design your Own" pillowcase that they can take home with them!  Instant party favor gift! 

5:00 p.m. Plan an activity!  You chose whatever fits your guest (and naturally, the guest of honor!) interests.  NATURALLY, we are prone to inserting fun inflatable here...bounce house...waterslide....whatever, but you do YOU! Have fun and get the kids moving!

6:00 p.m.  How about a movie and a dinner plan?  Make it easy! One great idea is to do a breakfast theme menu - Pancakes - Fruit - Juice etc!  I love the idea of a "Pancake CAKE!"  Donuts and more - what are your favorites?  Put on a movie - how about "Bedtime Stories"??

Want to picture some more?  Follow us on Pinterest and check out more awesome ideas for this theme here!

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Craft parent made these on MS Word! How cool!

pARTy On with an art theme for your next kids party!  This is a wonderful party theme for all ages, boys and girls alike!  SO many fun options here - check out some of our personal favorites on our Pinterest page here!  I love these invitations that were created on Word!  I also found a TON of cute ones on Etsy!
 




Splatter Paint with balloons full of paint!

"Decorating" cupcakes or cookies?
 Cake pops at the end of paintbrushes? Tiny Masterpieces? You name it!  Splatter paint with balloons?Multi colored popcorn, cotton candy, sno cones?   You name it!  The possibilities are endless! Don't forget a super colorful bouncehouse, obstacle course or waterslide to make the party really POP!

Stay hydrated # get those juices flowing!





Coolest Activity - Play and Learn!

So last night, the little kids and I went to the South Florida Museum in Bradenton for Family Fun Night.  SO MUCH FUN!  We always love it - but last night the theme was "Mission to the Moon" and it was a great inspiration for updates to our Space Themed Birthday Party!  You're going to LOVE these party ideas!

Check out these and other super birthday party themes on our Pinterest Page here!

Oreo Cookie Moon Phases - Yummy & Educational!






Tin Foil Meteorites! Tin Foil & Streamers! Fun!















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