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Best pool party favors kids will love

May 25, 2023

Hey there, party people! Get ready to dive into a world of excitement and laughter as we bring you the ultimate guide to the best pool party favors that will make a splash with kids of all ages.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or hitting up the local aquatic center, these delightful goodies are sure to amp up the fun and leave a trail of joy in their wake.

So, grab your goggles, slip into your swimwear, and let’s make a big splash together!

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The best pool party favors for in the water

Inflatable Water Toys

No pool party is complete without an array of inflatable goodies.

Beach balls, drink holders, and tubes make perfect party favors for any pool party! They are universal, come in a ton of different styles/colors, and can fit in most party favor containers.

If you want large inflatables for entertaining the kids in the water there are so many amazing options! From whimsical animal-shaped floats to thrilling water slides, these air-filled wonders will have kids grinning from ear to ear.

Encourage friendly competitions with inflatable games, ring toss you wear on your head, and battle logs or let imaginations run wild with pirate ship floaties with squirt guns or roller float.

These buoyant companions will ensure hours of laughter and endless summer memories.

Water Blasters and Squirt Guns

Prepare for a wet and wild battle!

Water blasters and squirt guns are must-haves for any pool party. (These electric water guns are the COOLEST!!!) They bring out the mischievous side in kids (and adults, too!).

Let the friendly skirmishes begin as they chase each other around, giggling and drenching everyone in sight. These thrilling water weapons are perfect for epic water fights and are guaranteed to keep everyone cool and entertained.

Colorful Pool Noodles

When it comes to classic pool party accessories, pool noodles are a staple.

These colorful, flexible tubes are not only fun to float on, but they also double as endless playtime possibilities. Encourage creativity by challenging kids to build their own rafts, obstacle courses, or even use them as swords for imaginative pirate battles.

With pool noodles, the options are as limitless as the imagination!

Dive Toys and Underwater Games

Take the party beneath the surface with an assortment of dive toys and underwater games.

From diving rings and torpedo sharks to sinking treasures, these toys add an extra layer of excitement to any pool gathering.

Kids will eagerly dive and splash their way to retrieve these treasures, challenging their swimming skills and turning every plunge into an adventure!

Reusable Water Balloons

Say goodbye to traditional water balloons that create a mess and are a hassle to clean up. Instead, opt for reusable water balloons!

Made from soft, squishy materials, these eco-friendly alternatives can be filled with water and used over and over again. They’re easy to fill, don’t leave any plastic remnants behind, and ensure hours of endless water fun.

Watch as the kids engage in friendly water balloon fights, squealing with laughter as they dodge and splash!

Mini Mermaid and Shark Tail Swim Fins

Transform your pool into an underwater paradise with mermaid ta ils and shark swim fins.

These adorable accessories allow kids to unleash their inner sea creatures as they glide through the water. Watch as their imaginations take flight, turning the pool into a magical ocean filled with mermaids and sharks.

These fins are not only fun but also help improve swimming skills—talk about a win-win!

Glow-in-the-Dark Pool Toys

Who says the party has to end when the sun goes down?

Keep the excitement going with glow-in-the-dark pool toys!

These captivating and illuminated toys light up the night, adding a touch of enchantment to your pool party.

From glowing dive toys to glowing beach balls, these toys create a mesmerizing atmosphere that will leave kids wide-eyed with wonder.

Best pool party favors for out of the water

Poolside Snack Stations

While not your typical party favor, setting up a poolside snack station is a surefire way to keep kids energized and happy.

Fill colorful buckets with refreshing treats like fruit skewers, mini sandwiches, frozen yogurt pops, and individually packaged snacks.

Don’t forget to offer plenty of chilled beverages to quench their thirst. With these scrumptious delights nearby, the poolside fun can continue without interruption.

Check out this Splash Pad Birthday Party where I used fun printables to help decorate a snack table!

Water-Friendly Mini Cameras

Capture unforgettable moments with water-friendly cameras!

These waterproof devices are perfect for documenting the fun-filled pool party.

Let the kids take turns being the photographer, encouraging them to snap candid shots and create lasting memories of their splashing adventures.

Ice Pop Molds

Who doesn’t love a refreshing treat during a pool party?

Ice pop molds are a fantastic party favor that allows kids to create their own icy delights.

Start out with having popsicles frozen for the party and then let them take the mold home as a party favor. Not only will they enjoy a tasty treat at the party, but they’ll also have a blast crafting their own delicious poolside snacks at home.

Personalized Beach Towels

Give your little guests a gift they’ll cherish for summers to come with personalized beach towels.

Customized with their names or favorite designs, these towels make every swimmer feel extra special. Not only will they dry off in style, but they’ll also have a unique keepsake to remember the fantastic pool party they attended.

It’s a thoughtful and practical favor that will bring smiles long after the party ends.

DIY Sand Art Bottles

Bring a touch of the beach to your poolside gathering with DIY sand art bottles.

Provide colorful sand in various shades and let the kids unleash their creativity. They can layer the sand to create vibrant patterns, making their own unique masterpieces to take home.

These artsy favors encourage imagination and provide a memento of a fun-filled day.

Stylish Sunglasses

Who says pool parties are all about swimming?

Let the kids make a fashion statement with cool and colorful sunglasses. With vibrant frames these shades will add a touch of style to their poolside look. From classic flowers to funky fruit designs, there’s a pair of sunglasses to suit every little swimmer’s personality.

Funky Cups

Hydration is key when you’re out in the sun, so why not make it more fun with funky cups?

Choose cups with bright colors, funky patterns, and cool designs that match your pool party theme.

These cups will not only keep the kids refreshed but also serve as a delightful party favor that they can take home as a memento. From beach balls and sharks to pineapples and flamingos, the options are endless when it comes to choosing the perfect cup to add an extra dose of fun to your poolside celebration.

As an alternative, you can get regular cups and add fun crazy straws!

Conclusion:

With these fantastic pool party favors in your arsenal, you’re guaranteed to create a fun and unforgettable experience for kids at your next aquatic extravaganza.

From the excitement of inflatable toys to the friendly competition of water blasters and the endless possibilities of pool noodles, these favors will keep the energy levels high and the smiles wide.

So, jump in, make a splash, and let the laughter echo through the sunny skies.

Get ready for a pool party that will be talked about for summers to come!

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10 Exciting Space Craft Ideas For A Kid’s Party

May 15, 2023

Welcome to my intergalactic blog post where we’ll explore 10 awesome craft ideas for a kids’ space-themed birthday party. If your little one is a budding astronaut or simply loves all things space, then these ideas are sure to be a hit!

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Space Craft Ideas

1. Planet Suncatchers – Use freezer paper, glue, and tissue paper to create planet-shaped sun catchers. Hang them in the window to catch the light and create a beautiful space-themed display.

2. DIY Space Helmets: Set up a craft station where the kids can make their very own space helmets using cardboard boxes, silver paint, and some colorful stickers. They’ll love wearing them during the party and pretending they’re on a mission to explore the galaxy.

solar system space craft — Practical Mom

3. Planet Mobile: With some Styrofoam balls, paint, and string, the kids can make their own planet mobiles to hang in their bedrooms. They can paint each planet to look like the real thing, or come up with their own unique designs.

4. Moon Sand: Kids can explore sensory play with this soft moon sand. Provide containers for them to be able to take some sand home and it doubles as a party favor!

Alien hand print space craft — Red Ted Art

5. Space Alien Handprint Craft – Use green paint to make a handprint on paper, and then use markers or paint to add eyes, antennae, and other alien features. It’s a great way to make your own little green man.

6. Moon Rocks: Using some salt dough and silver glitter, the kids can make their own moon rocks to take home as a party favor. They can shape the dough into rocks and then sprinkle the glitter on top to make them look like they’re covered in moon dust.

7. Alien Headbands: For a fun and silly craft, have the kids make alien headbands using green pipe cleaners and googly eyes. They can wear them throughout the party and make funny alien noises.

8. Food Art Constellations: Use pretzels and marshmallows to craft your own space constellations. These are super simple to make and you can print out these free constellation cards by The Moments At Home. The kids can learn while they play with their food!

9. Galaxy Snow Globe: A jar with a lid, food coloring, baby oil, and glitter make these galaxy snow globes and quick and fun space party craft. Glue the lid on and the kids will be able to play with them time and time again, imagining what it would be like to float in space!

10. Space Slime: Make some DIY space slime using glue, contact solution, baking soda, and glitter. The kids can customize their slime with different colors and glitter to make it look like a planet or a galaxy.

There you have it, folks! Ten awesome craft ideas for a kids’ space-themed birthday party that are sure to make your little astronauts feel like they’re exploring the galaxy. So get ready for lift-off and let the crafting begin!

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How To Make A Planet Suncatcher

May 9, 2023

In light of our little man turning one this week with a First Trip Around The Sun themed party, we are learning about space and making a fun planet suncatcher!

They are so easy to make and can be done by kids of all ages. It would make a perfect craft for any Space Party!

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Suncatcher Instructions

You’ll need:

Freezer paper (I only had wax paper, but freezer paper would work better)
Clear glue
Tissue paper– cut into small squares, triangles, etc
Construction paper
Scissors
Cardboard for a sturdy work surface
Tape

Step 1: Tape the paper to cardboard

First, tape a sheet of freezer paper to a piece of cardboard. This gives the kids a sturdy place to work, keeps the paper from trying to roll up, and makes it easy to transfer the project to a safe place to dry.

Step 2: Add lots of glue

Next, Paint on a thick layer of glue, covering the entire center of the paper. You will want this big enough to cover the entire suncatcher.

Step 3: It’s time for designing!

Let the kids cover the glue with pieces of tissue paper. Make sure all of the glue gets covered for best results. Also, a single layer of tissue paper will show more light through than multiple layer. You will want to make sure you don’t have multiple pieces of tissue paper stuck together.

Step 4: Make your suncatcher outline

You can use construction paper to create an outline for your planets. Using dark paper for your planet outline helps create a nice contrast when the final suncatcher is put in a window.

To make the outline, cut out a large circular planet shape. Then cut out the center of the shape, leaving a 1 inch border.

Step 5: Attach the outline

Cover the tissue paper with glue to create a protective layer and keep everything flat. Glue the construction paper over the tissue paper and cover this with glue as well.

Step 6: Let the suncatcher dry

Depending on how much glue you use, this might take awhile. Set it in the sun or in front of a fan for quicker drying.

Step 7: Remove freezer paper and hang it up

Finally, remove the freezer paper from the back of the suncatcher design and cut out the planet. You can punch a hole in the top and add yarn to hang it up or simply tape it to a window.

TA-DA!!! You have beautiful suncatchers for your little space explorers to enjoy!

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Seed Bomb Card- Free Printable

May 1, 2023

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful and unique gift?

If you’re looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to say “Thanks for helping me grow,” then look no further than this free printable Mother’s Day seed bomb card!

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Featuring a beautiful watercolor flower vase, this card is not only visually stunning but also functional.

It’s designed to hold a handmade seed bomb, which is a little ball of soil and seeds that can be planted in a garden or pot.

With a little love and care, the seeds will sprout and grow into beautiful flowers, just like the relationship between a mother and child.

How to make the seed bomb card

To get started, simply download the seed bomb card and print the card on cardstock paper.

Then cut out the design using the cutting guidelines. Next, you’ll want to attach a seed bomb. You can get them premade or DIY them!

If you would like detailed instructions on how to make homemade seed bombs, check out this blog post!

Once your seed bombs are dry, place one on the card using sticky tack, and it’s ready to gift! The ladies in your life will love the thoughtfulness behind this unique gift, and enjoy watching the flowers bloom.

This Mother’s Day card is perfect for a party favor or gift, and it’s a great way to show your mom how much you care. Plus, it’s eco-friendly and promotes sustainability, which is always a bonus. So, what are you waiting for? Download the card, make some seed bombs, and give your mom a gift that she’ll cherish for years to come. Happy Mother’s Day!

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How To Make Seed Bombs

May 1, 2023

So when I was planning Mother’s Day gifts this year, I came across the idea of seed bombs! I thought, “Those are a really fun idea!”, but then I got to thinking… Do they work?

EXPERIMENT TIME!!!

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My concerns for the seed bombs

Most of what I saw looked really thick. Now, I’m not an expert gardener, but I know a little bit. From my experience, tiny seeds only need a very thin layer of dirt over them. If they are in the middle of a thick ball, won’t that prevent them from surviving? (Feel free to educate me!)
Don’t the seeds start to germinate after being watered? I’d think that if they aren’t dried out quickly they’d start to germinate and then the drying out process would kill the plant.
If there are too many seeds in a bomb, won’t it mostly be unsuccessful? Most plants need space.
I am a mama on a budget. I was needing to do this project while buying as few items as possible.
I want a cute gift for Mother’s Day. Dirt/clay balls aren’t exactly my idea of ‘cute’.

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Here’s how I made my seed bombs

I’m a very determined person. I was gonna make these seed bombs work!

I pulled out some colorful construction paper from my kid’s art cabinet, grabbed some pretty wildflower seeds (bee friendly variety), and found my flower silicone molds!

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Step 1: Tear up the paper into small pieces.

I had my kids help me with this part since they enjoy a good art project as much as I do. We tore them to be able 1-2 inches, but it wasn’t perfect. You just need them to be a smaller size so they blend up easily.

Step 2: Get the paper wet.

Fill up your container with water until the paper is basically covered. Let it soak for a few minutes to ensure all your paper is wet.

Step 3: Stick it in a blender.

When making seed bombs, you want the seeds to be able to break through whatever they’re in or they won’t grow. When using paper (you can also use newspaper), you need to turn it into a pulp. Doing this also helps you mold your bombs to your liking.

Some bomb recipes use clay. If you use too much clay, it won’t break open and seeds won’t grow. If you go this route, make sure you really research your clay/compost ratio.

Blender tips

Add extra water before blending. I added enough water to have all of my paper completely submerged. It helped the process along.
I recommend doing this in small batches. I tried a larger batch, but it made my blender start smoking. It wasn’t happy with me.
If your blender is struggling, take it slow. I ended up slowly pulsing small batches on low until it was the right consistency. I have a budget friendly blender though so this might not be a problem for you.

Step 4: Drain the water

I dumped my watery pulp into a strainer to get most of the water out. I didn’t force the water out, just let it sit there. The paper needed to be wet enough to easily take the shape of my molds. If the paper is too dry it won’t shape very easily.

Also, I wanted my seeds on the surface of the seed bombs since some of my wildflower seeds are teeny tiny. The seeds stick to wet paper better than dryer paper.

Step 5: Place your seeds in your mold

As previously mentioned, some of my seeds were tiny. Like, I would have mistaken them for a piece of dirt if it didn’t come out of the seed packet. Because of this my seeds went in the mold before anything else.

You can place a thin layer of paper down first if you are worried about the seeds falling off.

Step 6: Add paper pulp to the molds to make the seed bombs

As I grabbed paper out of my strainer, I gave it a little squeeze. If the paper is too wet, it won’t hold a mold. If it’s too dry, it won’t mold a very nice shape. You want it juicy.

Put small chunks of juicy paper into your molds and firmly press it in.

I wanted mine to hold a flower shape without falling apart, but not be too thick. I decided to fill mine about 1/4 inch deep. It is deep enough to fill the shape and look nice, but still thin enough to dry quickly.

Fill the mold with the paper for the seed bombs

Step 7: Remove excess water

The next thing to do is to grab a towel and firmly press it into each mold to remove as much water as you can. This also helps pack the bombs tightly so the seeds stay and the paper doesn’t try to fall apart when you’re handling it.

Step 8: Take the seed bombs out of the molds/Let them dry

I wanted to get the seed bombs dry as quickly as possible so I tried to remove them from the molds.

I put them on my pizza pan so that air can easily get to the seed bombs on all sides. You can also use a cookie cooling rack for this if that’s what you have!

Then you stick them in the sun if possible or in front of a fan if it’s rainy.

Step 9: Planting time!

Just throw them in your garden wherever you want some beautiful flowers to grow and keep them moist until they take hold!

That’s it!

Results of my experiment:

Stay tuned for my results!

Lesson 1– My small silicone mold didn’t release the seed bombs very easily. I let them dry in the mold, but by the time they came out, the seeds already started sprouting. Additionally, because they were so tricky to get out, not all of them came out in one piece. The larger cupcake molds were definitely easier to work with.

Gift ideas with seed bombs:

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I’m making these seed bombs for Mother’s Day gifts. I put them in ziplock sandwich bags and added one of my printable treat bag toppers that I made specially for this project. If you want to check them out, I made a rainbow flower, pink rose, and a wildflower topper.

Other gift ideas include:

Stick some in a small box with shredded paper under them to fill the space. Wrap it up and add a gift tag (I do also have Mother’s Day gift tags available!)
Grab a fun planting pot, fill with dirt, and set the seed bomb on top. Cover the top of the pot with plastic wrap, and secure with a rubber band to keep everything inside the pot. You can hide the rubber band with a matching ribbon and bow. Add a gift tag and you are good to go! Word of advice– you may not want to use a small pot for this. Keep in mind how much space your seeds will need to grow. Each plant is different and the number of seeds you add also makes a difference in the size of pot you will need.
Download this awesome watercolor flower “Thanks for helping me grow” free printable, print on cardstock, cut out, and then attach a seed bomb. This card fits a 4×6″ cellophane bag perfectly if your seed bombs are thinner like mine. If you make thick ones, you can fit it in a sandwich bag.

That’s all there is to it!

This fun and colorful project can really bring a smile to someone’s face!

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Rocket Chalk Party Favor – Free Printable!

April 18, 2023

If you’re looking for a super cheap and easy party favor for any kid’s Outer Space themed party, check out these rocket chalk favors!

These come together in minutes and if you buy chalk from the Dollar Tree or when they are on sale, then these can be some of the most affordable party favors you’d find!

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How to make the rocket chalk

To make these rocket chalk favors:

Download my free printable! (I have more free space printables in my printable library!!!)

2. Print on heavy cardstock (You can even print on colored paper to match your party colors!)

3. Cut out using guide lines.

4. Attach chalk using sticky tack.

That’s it!

Super quick and easy, right?!

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Astronaut Food Applesauce Pouch – Free Printable

April 18, 2023

Your little space explorer will absolutely love getting Astronaut Food at their Space party! You can also use these in a lunch box for an awesome surprise!

The best part? They’re FREE!