It’s finally here! Our school books are all put away, our schedule has cleared up and the only thing on our minds these days is how can we squeeze the most amount of fun out of our day. The kids and I picked up a mini pool and a few of our mini-pool party essentials at Walmart and brought out all of our favorite toys and snacks to ring in summer!
We are no strangers to a good summer party and today I am teaming up with Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream treats and Walmart to share my four tips on the perfect summertime mini-pool party.
- Set the stage – bring out all of the things that make it “feel” like a summer pool party. We bring out our favorite lawn chairs, pool towels, and pool toys. We embrace the occasion and focus our time and energy on spending time as a family. Sometimes I even turn on the sprinklers and let the kids run around in the yard. Seeing them in their element, feeling the sunshine on my face, listening to their laughter… are all signs of summer to me.
- Sun protection – the kids and I both spray a bit of sunblock on and Grace and I stay under the umbrella to keep some of those unwanted rays away. Summers in Texas can be a bit harsh so we make sure to reapply sunblock as the day goes.
3. The perfect summer treats – Nothing says summer pool party like the perfect summer treat and I am keeping HAPPY ON HAND all summer long!
These days, I’m stocking up on Drumstick® Lil Drums™ Haagen-Dazs® Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars and Haagen-Dazs® Ice Cream. They’re our favorite treats. The Haagen-Dazs® Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bar starts with pure, sweet vanilla and it’s blended it with sweet, fresh cream to make their incredibly smooth vanilla ice cream. The best part is the crunchy roasted almond milk chocolate that brings a smile to my face. It’s so crunchy and nutty and refreshing! It’s all that’s good about summer on a stick.
The Drumstick® Lil Drums™ are my childhood favorite. My mom loves the original Drumsticks and I have fond memories of watching her enjoy them in the sunshine while she watched my brothers and I run around in the sprinklers soaking in the early 2000’s sunshine. Now I have such a fun time watching my kiddos enjoy the Drumstick® Lil Drums™. They’re the perfect size for them and are full of the amazing flavor I grew up eating.
The Haagen-Dazs® Coffee Ice Cream is a new favorite for me. It’s a summer treat with a creamy coffee flavor that brightens up my day.
4. Bring out the tunes – Once everything is set up and ready to go, we crank up the tunes! It’s the best way to celebrate and watching Haddon dance with his flippers on brings a smile to my face every single time. A fun summer playlist is a must when we’re having a mini pool party. It sets the tone for the day, it gives us a mood boost, and goodness, watching my kids smile and dance while basking in the sunshine, just makes my day.
We all have different ways of celebrating summer, but one thing is for sure. We’ll keep happy on hand all season long with our favorite frozen treats. The great news is that I find all of my pool party essentials and my favorite brands of ice cream, like Haagen Dazs and Drumstick, at my local Walmart. And now, thanks to Walmart’s online pickup and delivery, our backyard summer pool parties, and our favorite treats are both here to stay!
