Hot Ideas for Cool Summer 2009 Beach Parties

Can you throw a beach party bash without busting your budget? The answer is yes - absolutely! Cheap supplies for beach parties are plentiful during the summer season, so take advantage of bargain prices and plan your party pronto.

Invitations

Invitations are optional, but fun. This is an area where you can let your imagination run wild while deciding how to invite your friends. Create free, undemanding, and down-to-earth printables at: www.hooverwebdesign.com/beach-party-invitation-template.pdf. For the not-so-inventive personality, examine the clever sand pail and shovel or beaded palm tree invitations at: www.plumparty.com/index.shtml.

Paper Goods

Add some flash for a little cash and look for seashore or marine themed tableware and paper goods. Plates, cups, napkins, and tablecloths with a nautical theme are on hand now in discount and dollar stores. Hot pinks, kiwi limes, and neon lemon yellows add impact and ambience to essential beach party supplies. Visit www.partymakerdiscountmegastore.com/products/Luau/1279.html to see their coral reef selections.

Beach Balls

Best beach themed get-togethers begin with beach balls. Batting a beach ball around with good friends is the ultimate stress reliever. Lots of beach balls for a little green can be purchased at: www.partysupplieshut.com/beach-balls/

Decorations

For close encounters of the tropical kind, Party Cheap.com features a unique Luau Insta-Theme section. Beach getaways that create impressive atmosphere are easy with their wide supply of beach party essentials. Want palm trees? No problem, they have them, and at a price you can afford. Order an instant blue sky and ocean backdrop for a memorable beach party. Orders of $50 or more qualify for free shipping, so load up on these budget-friendly party decorations while supplies last.

Beach Music

For inexpensive beach music, the standard is Drew's Famous Party Music. Purchase this CD and groove to beach music traditional like: Surfing USA, Kokomo, and other famous hits. Follow this link to buy: www.amazon.com/Drews-Famous-Hawaiian-Luau-Party/dp/B000005VG2

Food & Drink

Create an eye-catching watermelon fruit bowl for a real show-stopper centerpiece. Other delectable refreshment options are slushy fruit drinks. Recipes can be found here: www.cooksrecipes.com/beverage/slushy-fruit-punch-recipe.html.

Include lots of in-seasonal tropical fruits like pineapple, papaya, and and try the recipes here: www.recipezaar.com/.

Entertainment & Party Favors

Give your beach party festivity a fresh, different look by using kiddy wading pools filled with sand. Let your guests express their inner child and have fun in the sun with a variety of pails, shovels, and sand tools. How about a sand castle competition with a prize for the most unusual castle creation? Purchase inexpensive pails, shovels, and sand toys at local dollar stores. These also make cheap party favors and prizes.

For other budget favors, and essential beach party supplies, try hats and sunglasses. Novelty sunglasses or just plain, serviceable styles can be found in season at local discount and big box stores. Visors, sunhats and straw hats can be bought online at: www.shopping.yahoo.com/s:Hats:1561-Material=Straw.

Coolers

Coolers are a must-have item to keep drinks and refreshments frosty cold. Make one from a large bucket or plastic trash can, and fill with lots of ice. If your party budget is substantial, great novelty coolers can be ordered online.

Leis

Last, but certainly not least, no beach party list of essential supplies would be complete without a selection of colorful leis. From cheap plastic leis to exotic, hibiscus adorned beauties, the mere act of draping a lei around a guest's neck says: "Aloha. Welcome to my party". Purchase online at: www.paradiseflowers.com/.

Summary

To put together a budget-friendly beach party with all the essentials, you will need:

• Invitations
• Paper Goods
• Beach Balls
• Decorations
• Entertainment
• Sand
• Refreshments
• Hat, sunglasses or other party favors
• Coolers and lots of ice
• Leis, fresh or artificial