A surfing themed birthday party is one gnarly way to spend a summer day stoked about turning a year older. Making some of your own party props will personalize this gathering, too. Even if it's just in your backyard, you can still go surfing. Let's go!

Come on in – the water's fine! And while you're at it, invite a few good friends...and make it the kick-off-the-summer party you've dreamed of. But before putting on that hot new two-piece you picked up last spring, read our guidelines on how to host the best, most rockin' pool party of the summer. Invitations That Make a Splash Make invitations by downloading free clipart. Include imagery such as beach balls, sunglasses and bathing suits. ...

There’s just something about summer that makes people want to celebrate all that is tropical. It makes sense with the sunshine and the warm weather that you have the perfect backdrop to celebrate an island or luau themed party. If you happen to love the islands or just adore this theme, then you want to really embrace it. The perfect way to do so is to have centerpieces adorning the venue ...

Summer, sun and America's favorite holiday -- what better timing could there be to party with friends? Have a Fourth of July beach party theme this year, either at home or on the beach. Here's how to get started.

Kids love July 4th too! Throw an Independence Day theme party for your child and his or her friends this year. We'll help you get started with the tips below.

A garden baby shower theme, with fresh flowers and cute party supplies, is a fun and feminine way to celebrate the arrival of a new bundle of joy. Here are some ideas on how to plan one.

Your party food can do double duty as sustenance for your guests and as part of the party theme.  Here are some food ideas for a Surf's Up party, or any bbq, summer or luau-themed party.  These treats will keep your groms and wahines well-fed to enjoy their surfing activities! Grom Guacamole This is an easy guacamole recipe that will keep even the hungriest surfers satisfied. Ingredients: 3 Avocados, mashed Juice from 1 lime One ripe, but firm tomato cubed 1/2 ...

Summer is here! That means that there’s plenty of beautiful weather ahead and of course the all important outdoor barbeque or party. If you are hosting a party this summer, then be sure to set the tone from the first moment. Coming up with a cute or creative invitation can immediately get people into the right mindset for the perfect summer gathering. So use the type of gathering that you are having as a basis ...

The Medieval and Renaissance period gave us some of our most romantic stories, fairytales and folk tales. They were full of magic, giants, fairies, dragons, knights and maidens. You can incorporate so many different elements into this type of theme that it makes the perfect setting for a wedding celebration, mid-summer luau or any other romantic occasion. So if you want to recapture a bit of that old romance, this is the theme to go ...

You stand firmly in command of the occasion. You are the host of a summer party that really rocks. Cold, icy drinks flow and people are laughing ... having a good time. You're serving up great food from the grill and your friends are lovin' it. Everyone knows your place is the place to go for the best time. This is the way I used to imagine throwing a party. Frankly though, my first few ...