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We never dreamed this post from a hot, frugal birthday party years ago would still be making its rounds on the interwebs,
but it’s been a pleasure sharing this special memory and popular water balloon piñata idea with so many of you.
Thanks for stopping in!
When our first son turned five,
we invited several families to a local park for a low-key treasure hunt party.
Our house wasn’t big so we decided outdoor space would accommodate guests better.
Then for our second son’s big number five,
the pressure was on to host another spectacular outdoor party.
And by “spectacular”, I mean carve aside $50 and get creative!
Seriously, this wet and wildly fun birthday bash cost all of fifty dollars on my shoestring budget.
But the memories are absolutely priceless.
Here’s how we hosted ten kiddos and their mamas for an unforgettable backyard water party.
Knowing July would be brutally hot outside,
we decided a WATER party in our own backyard was the perfect way to save money AND stay cool.
And that we did.
The ten kids had so much fun together.
Surprisingly, they didn’t even complain about the heat and actually begged to stay longer.
Although, I can’t say the same for the moms, ha ha!
I can’t blame them, though, as the temps neared 100 degrees that day!
Maybe we need squirt bottles next time to keep the moms cool.
Thank goodness for a shade tree where adults congregated in comfy chairs while the kids ran around like crazy people.
The party lasted two hours, just enough time for a bunch of kindergartners to wear themselves out.
Here are tips and ideas from the party with convenient affiliate links below.
We hope this helps you have a blast in your own backyard, too!
BACKYARD WATER PARTY!
Cute water party invitations kicked off the festivities.
Then when the children arrived, they all got a pair of goggles with their names in Sharpie…good for the next thing I’m about to show you.
The shaving cream pool!
Make sure you have a can for each kiddo, they will go through it all.
The kids absolutely loved this and covered themselves over and over.
Shaving cream, rinse, repeat.
There was also a lot of bubble-blowing going on.
And finger-painting on a roll of art paper attached to a fence for our aspiring Picaso’s.
We also filled water balloons…
for a water balloon toss game and water balloon fight.
WATER PARTY FINGER FOODS
Watermelon wedges, finger PBJ’s, and Lay’s chips were served for snacks.
Perhaps use sunflower seed butter if there are peanut allergies to consider.
Colored kool-aid ice cubes in Sprite totally impressed the kids.
Milk-free and egg-free cupcake cones were also a huge hit.
I decorated them with light blue icing topped with gummy Lifesavers for rafts.
Kids always love cake in a cone, and we didn’t need one single utensil for this party!
Thoughtful gifts from family and friends were opened outside.
WATER BALLOON PINATAS!
We broke the colorful piñatas as the grand finale, and of course the kids loved this part the best.
There were enough water balloon piñatas for each kiddo to break one.
Nobody could miss out on the excitement of whacking a hanging water balloon with a stick!
However, we did have the kiddos line up and take turns.
One flying stick at a time, safety first!
These kiddos were about age five and blindfolds weren’t necessary.
It was challenge enough to break the water balloons with a broom stick, eyes wide open.
And trust me, the fun of getting splashed with a hanging water balloon left no kid wishing for candy instead.
No worries, though. We did hand out allergy-friendly Swedish Fish as the little guests left.
They were cutely packaged in small see-through cellophane bags tied with a red ribbon.
The perfect way to say thanks for coming to my party.
Plus, the kids also got to take their goggles home as a fun souvenir.
I just love practical party favors! Don’t you?
Undoubtedly, this was a day our family won’t ever forget.
My little guy still talks about it with his friends nearly a decade later. He’s not so little anymore.
And we moms still laugh about how darn hot it got.
I hope you get to beat the heat with your own backyard water party, complete with water balloon piñatas, very soon!
Be sure to check out our simple Minecraft birthday party, too.
It was another fabulously frugal outdoor summer party that was also a hit with the kids.
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for featuring our fun, inexpensive outdoor activities.
We appreciate the shares!
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Original Post 7/19/12
Penney
Friday 17th of April 2020
Was the piñata episode like normal ? Or did Each kid get to hit one and get wet ?
Michelle
Wednesday 15th of April 2020
You should definitely consider using eco friendly balloons. Alot of ppl don't realize they're a thing. Loved all the ideas. We will def check these out!
Jamie Kaufmann
Thursday 16th of April 2020
Great idea, Michelle! I'd be all for that. This party was 7 years ago, and we sure did pick up all the pieces. I'm excited to look for an eco friendly option!
Vicki Piper
Friday 23rd of March 2018
I don't understand what the shaving cream was for. Do kids like rolling around in it?
Jamie Kaufmann
Saturday 24th of March 2018
Vicki, yes, they just love playing in it. Ha ha!
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