A pool party is always a great idea when it comes to summer entertaining. Find the decorations, recipes, party favors, and more with our pool party planner.
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Celebrate Summer
Set the scene for your summer pool party by draping a garland of brightly colored accordion lanterns above the bar.
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And when the sun goes down, the party doesn't end! Grab your glow sticks, ignite some tiki torches, and clink glasses under the light of the moon while enjoying a magical midnight swim.
When precious poolside time is at stake, quick-and-easy recipes are a must. Whip up our speedy guacamole and then customize it with chopped onion, tomato, jalapeno, chipotle in adobo, or garlic.
Put down the bottle of sugary store-bought mix. Making your own margaritas with fresh ingredients like watermelon and lime is simple (and much more tasty).
Put a scoop of your favorite frozen treat -- ice cream, gelato, or sorbet -- between waffle cookies to create these sweet and simple ice cream sandwiches.
