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The Inside Scoop on Making an Outdoor Party Survival Kit

Preparing for an Outdoor Party

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Published May 31, 2011
The Inside Scoop on Making an Outdoor Party Survival Kit

The smell of freshly mown grass and burgers on the grill. The sound of birds chirping and children’s laughter. The feel of warm sunshine and sand beneath your toes. There’s nothing quite like summer, is there? The season is made for celebrating. And what better way to celebrate, than with an outdoor party!

Outdoor parties are a great way to get people together on a casual basis. But it also pays to be prepared. Things like hot weather, mosquitoes and minor scrapes and cuts can put a damper on the fun. So before you throw the shrimp on the Bar-B or put the drinks on ice, consider preparing a survival kit for your outdoor party.

With an outdoor party survival kit, you won’t be running around the house looking for things your guests might need – you’ll have them handy, in anticipation of unforeseen events. Here are some items your outdoor party survival kit might include:

1. Citronella candles – to keep the bugs away

2. Small spray bottles of water – for instant hydration and cooling

3. Sunscreen – so nobody gets burned!

4. Aloe Vera – soothing relief if someone does get burned

5. Hats or visors – instant shade

6. Sunglasses – protecting their peepers

7. First-aid kit – taking the ouch out

8. Extra towels – you can never have enough to fluff

Taking just a little preparation time to ensure your guests’ comfort can ensure they have the time of their lives.

See more on outdoor parties at www.cherylstyle.com/blog.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cheryl Najafi

Cheryl Najafi offers a fresh approach to entertaining that empowers hosts to welcome people into their homes without fret or fuss. Her celebrations are renowned for being personal, playful and unpredictable, using the interests of her guests as guiding themes. Forever offering original twists on themes, invitations, room decor, table design and place settings, Cheryl believes little tips inspire hosts to infuse their own style, humor and whimsy into any occasion. Find out more at www.cherylstyle.com, "like" me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @CherylStyle.