Are you planning a pool party this summer? Maybe you want to get some pool party decoration ideas that are different from the usual beach themes. Still, a themed social, complete with food, drinks, and cool pool party decorations is always a hit. Think about all the ways you can incorporate using the swimming pool as your inspiration. This year, try these fun interactive themes that will inspire your pool party decoration ideas for sizzling summer fun. Nautical and Nice This summer, throw a nautical themed party. Some pool party decoration ideas for this theme might be navy and white striped napkins, cutouts of anchors, blow up mermaids, and fish netting. Send out nautical themed invitations and ask guests to dress like they're going for a day of boating. Of course, they'll still need to bring their bathing suits. Attach a cutout of a ship's wheel to the front of a wet bar. Then, set it at one end of the pool for snacks and drinks. Don't forget to wear your captain's hat. Do you have friends with  remote-controlled boats? You could have boat races or an RC boat show with prizes for the winners. Invite anyone on your list who has an RC boat to get in on the action. People who don't have boats can volunteer as judges unless they'd rather sit back and enjoy the show. You could even use a Dunn Rite RC skimmer as a “pace car” that doubles as a quick cleaner while the race is going. Volleyball Tournament Why not get in some exercise and a little friendly competition at your pool party? Set up a swimming pool volleyball net and invite your friends over for a pool party volleyball tournament. Your pool party decorations can include a gold medal for the winner. DIY garland from beach balls, use those blowup palm trees from last year's tropical beach pool party, and set up a cute themed wet bar where your guests can get refreshments in between sets. Game Day Along the same lines of the volleyball tournament idea, is another, centered around sports. The difference with the game day theme is that it's a free-for-all where your guests can play  pool basketball and watch sports television or listen to sports radio. Create a field goal on one end of the pool to play a game of hydro football, too. Send out your game day, pool party invites, and have your guests wear their favorite team's colors or jerseys. Then decorate the poolside and patio with sports gear—instead of paper lamps, or balloons, drape pairs of cleats and hightops over posts, fences, and wires. Use a wire basket as a gear cage and fill it with waterproof footballs and basketballs. Your Pool Party Decorations Dunn Rite If you're planning a pool party this summer, make it memorable with one of these pool party decoration ideas. Your guests will have the time of their lives. And your party will stand out from the usual. Dunn Rite Pool Products has been creating water products since 1983. From pool basketball units and volleyball units to remote-control boats and skimmers, we have the equipment you need to make the most of your summer fun. Questions?  Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

Finding the best BBQ recipes for a pool party can be as exciting as it is challenging. Indeed, no matter how much we love barbeque pulled pork, there are only so many times we will be excited to see it at a barbeque. That said, the following is a list of unique barbecue recipes that are great for a pool party.Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Fire-Roasted Bread When you think of barbecue, odds are, spinach-artichoke dip is the last thing you think about. Nevertheless, this recipe is one that is bound to impress your guests. Using your favorite spinach-artichoke recipe, (for instance, this recipe is a great one), you simply combine the ingredients, transfer them to a cast-iron skillet and cover it with aluminum foil. You will then place the skillet in indirect heat and cook for 10 minutes. You will then remove the foil, rotate the skillet, and cook in indirect heat for another 18 to 20 minutes. From there, you will grab a loaf of country bread, drizzle pieces with olive oil, and cook them for 20 to 30 seconds. This will make a great appetizer for your barbecue!Shrimp Barbecue Grilled Skewers Another great recipe is the grilled skewer. These can be made with any type of meat and/or vegetables you wish. For instance, grilled tequila-lime shrimp skewers are a fun recipe. To create these, you simply add one pound of shrimp, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of tequila, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and season with ground cumin, garlic salt, ground black pepper, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours before grilling. From there, you will discard the excess marinade and place 5-6 shrimp on each skewer (remember to soak them in water to prevent them from burning). Lastly, you will lightly oil the grill grate and place it around 4 inches from the heat source. Lastly, you need to simply grill them on medium/high heat and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes. Sweet Tea Barbecue Chicken Since barbecue chicken is such as barbecue staple, you may not want to exclude this beloved dish. However, it would be best to try a different type of recipe to make your barbecue chicken the talk of the town. For instance, sweet tea barbecue chicken is a fun twist on this classic food. To create it, you simply make the sauce out of unsweetened apple juice, water, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, sweet tea, seafood seasoning, paprika, coarsely ground pepper, and garlic powder. From there, you simply rub the sauce over the chicken and cook it in the oven or cook the chicken on the grill and add the sauce once it is close to being cooked. Overall, there are plenty of barbecue recipes that you have likely not even considered. Nevertheless, this list is a great starting point if you are looking to get a tad more adventurous as it pertains to your barbecuing. Either way, to have a fun barbecue or pool party, all you need is good food, some fun pool accessories, unique, festive decorations, and some great people. Hopefully, this shortlist will get you thinking out of the box for your menu and it will help you continue to experiment with new recipes for many years to come. Dunn-Rite Pool Products and Inflatable Paddle Boards 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Inflatable Paddle Boards - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

Warm weather is the perfect time to plan a pool party, and in some ways it's even better to be invited to one. Even if you don't have to do all the planning and execution that goes into a pool party, however, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Make a big splash at the next event you go to by preparing ahead of time and showing up with the perfect party provisions. So, what should you bring to pool parties?Should You Bring Anything to a Pool Party? It's not necessarily rude to not bring something to a party, but you'll look great to the host if you've got something with you. Whether you've got some delicious treats, refreshing drinks or pool-time toys in tow, you can definitely liven up a party and it can be a welcome surprise to a harried and stressed party organizer.Ideal Snacks for a Pool Party Pool parties tend to have snacks and grilled foods like burgers, brats and hot dogs. Bringing something to augment these types of food is always welcome. Some suggestions of snacks might be: Potato chips Tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole or queso Cold salad - potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, quinoa salad  If you are bringing potato salad or a mayo based salad make sure you have a tray of ice or a way to keep it cold. No one wants food poisoning as a parting gift! Fresh Fruit Salad or fruit skewers You can do mixed fruit or simple watermelon slices. Try freezing grapes and then rolling them in the powder from a packet of Jell-o. They look sparkly and are refreshing to eat.  Desserts, preferably ones that don't require a fork or plate, like brownies or cookies It's also worth checking with the host if there's anything they may have forgotten and still need but can't leave to get. Often these are things like condiments, ice or plates and utensils. Asking shows you care and it can really save a host's sanity if they're stressing over something. If you're interested in learning more pool party recipes check out our blog!Stay Hydrated at a Pool Party Summer days might be great for pool fun, but the heat builds a powerful thirst. Your host is almost certainly stocked with beverages but a few more can't hurt, and if they've underestimated the amount they need, bring more with you can be a lifesaver. Finally, adding a little diversity to what they're already serving is never a bad thing; with so many other variables demanding attention and money, your host cannot be expected to have the perfect drinks for everyone. Some perfect summer drinks that are easy to transport are: Beer, especially brands and styles different from what the host might be providing Soda, and the same concept applies here as with the beer; find out what the host has and bring something different Iced tea Lemonade Fruit punch Bringing a variety of beverages will ensure that your own tastes are met and your fellow party goers are happy as well. Pool Party Accessories If you've got a favorite party game like pool volleyball, pool basketball, or a favorite float, bring it with you! Parties thrive when everyone is having fun, and few things engage your fellow guests like a fun, diverting game. Retailers such as Dunn-Rite have portable pool basketball and portable pool volleyball units that you can transport with you to any pool party. Pool noodles and water guns are another safe bet, and if your host is okay with it, a water balloon filling station can be hilarious, good-spirited fun.Pool Party: Other things to consider Not everyone will have the foresight to bring sunscreen, towels or hair ties, so packing some extra can make you the hero of the party. Another thing to consider is bringing a cooler with you (bonus points for filling it with ice!). Many times a party host will run woefully short on their capacity for ice and cold drinks. An extra cooler can make everything run more smoothly and really take some stress off your host's plate. Finally, some party cups are always welcome, especially if you're going to a kid's pool party, as people tend to lose track of their drinks and grab another cup each time. It's worth considering bringing a black marker with you as well, to mark your cup so you don't lose your drink.Be a Gracious Guest at the Pool Party You shouldn't feel obligated to bring something with you when you're invited to parties, unless the host asks, but it's a good way to show your gratitude to the person throwing the party. Additionally, it's always worth asking if your host needs anything, especially if you're just about to leave and the start of the party is approaching; you never know what they may have forgotten. Plan ahead, bring extras and enjoy the summer party season! Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball

Just because the temperature is starting to drop, the trees are turning bare, and snow is falling, doesn't mean that the time to throw Hawaiian Luau is up. Thanks to modern technology, you can keep the pool open year-round while enjoying the perks that come with summer pool parties as well. In this guide, we'll go over some winter Luau necessities to spark up a dreary winter night and turn it into a bustling Hawaiian-themed party.  Bring The Heat To The Party If you are committed to having a Luau in the wintertime, there is one part you'll definitely want to bring the heat to and that is the pool. Thanks to air and water pumps, gas pumps and electrical heating, there are many different ways to heat up your pool during the wintertime. While some are more costly yet more efficient than others, finding the heating solution appropriate for the climate you live in is paramount. If you are in places that range colder than the average during the winter, you'll want to rely on the expediency and efficiency of gas and electrical pumps. On the other hand, warmer climates like those in the south can save a lot of money on heating costs by using air pumps (that are also much more eco-friendly). During these colder months, you'll want to keep the temperature between 78°F and 82°F. Why is this the golden range? According to the Red Cross, a safe competitive swimming temperature is 78°F while younger children and the elderly are better off with temperatures that are 80°F to 82°F. Fall and Winter Pool Party Decorations Before you even begin to invite anyone over, you'll want to set up the decorations for your party. You can start to brainstorm ideas by coming up with a theme for your party. In this case, we'll go with Christmas in Hawaii, but you can think up many many more for your own unique party spin. So going along with this theme, we'll want to decorate the backyard with a host of different Hawaiian themed objects. One thing that springs to mind is Tiki Torches. These thin wooden or bamboo torches can be easily bought at your local craft store and are easy to prepare. Just plant them around your backyard, light the inside and by night, your party will have the dim lighting needed for a festive night time experience. Plus the heat from the torches will keep your guests warm as they mill about and socialize. Since we are doing Christmas in Hawaii as our party theme, we can get a little creative with our Christmas. You can use a traditional tree or for people that really want that island feel, they can use a palm tree to hang decorations on. The combination of tiki torches and Christmas trees are a unique and fun spin on the traditional indoor Christmas look.  Fall and Winter Pool Party Food and Drink Now for, some might call, the modus operandi of your party. That might be a bit dramatic but it is definitely the part many people will be the most excited about. For any Hawaiian-themed Luau party, you want to have a great roast. And what better way to have a roast than to have a giant suckling pig? In order to do this, you'll need a large bonfire pit where you have enough space to thoroughly cook the pork. Before setting the flame, make sure to rub in whatever tropical seasonings into the meat and garnish with fresh fruits like pineapples, passion fruit, and mangoes. This will add that special zest to your meat that guests won't be expecting. You can also add these fruits into alcoholic (or nonalcoholic) punches that will only add to the festive experience. Keep the blaze going well after the meal for a place people can gather around and stay warm together underneath the night sky. Your evening that could have been just another drab night spent looking out at the snow beyond the window, has transformed into a festive Hawaiian Luau-themed Christmas party. Like we said before, just because the weather has only gotten a bit chillier, doesn't mean you have to forego your summer plans to stay indoors. Heat things up this winter with a festive Christmas party that will have your friends, family, and neighbors forgetting all about the cold for just one night. Dunn-Rite Pool Products & Pool Accessories 3rd Generation Family Owned Company with a long history of developing innovative products of the highest quality. Pool Fountains - Combo Units - Pool Volleyball - Pool Basketball