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lilmissmeg
Hello. Im 15 and im throwing a pool party. Im really into fashion and things, but i was thinking of a Hawaiian theme. The only thing is most hawaiian themes are really tacks. I want something new and fun(: Any good ideas? It will be a guy girl party at a clubhouse (with a pool).
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Before throwing a pool party, it is important to decide whether or not the party itself will be themed. If visiting a local pool or water park is a unique occurrence, no extraordinary theme may be necessary. On the other hand, if splashing in the backyard pool is common, a theme can turn it into something exciting.
Popular pool party themes include:
Caribbean magic, with appropriate music and snacks
Luaus with leis and other Hawaiian décor
Cruise ship themes with life preservers and passport party invitations
Survivor themes with team buffs, grass shelters and competitive challenges
Waterpark themes when the party is actually at a local waterpark, complete with slides, wave pools, and other diversions
The key to a great teen party theme, however, is to remember not to overdo it. Many teens would prefer an understated theme that hints at coordination instead of an outrageous theme that may backfire
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Activities: Coordinated party games are not usually necessary for teen parties, but having fun pool activities available will encourage teens to entertain themselves. Beach balls and volleyballs are popular choices, as are different floating pool mats and lounges, diving sticks, and water guns. Appropriate calypso, steel drum, and beach-oriented party music (the Beach Boys are a great choice) can add even more fun and may inspire
Accessories: Extra towels, including small towels for hair
Sunglasses or visors
Sunscreen, preferably a quick spray-on formula
Swim goggles or masks
Tanning lotion
Adequate shade from trees, umbrellas, or gazebos
Plastic bags or a safe, dry place to store clothes and other non-pool gear
Waterproof cameras to capture every splash
While most teens will bring their own supplies, having extra on hand will ensure that everyone can have a great time even if they forgot something essential. It is also advisable to have an extra swimsuit or two available if necessary.
winter camping list what and how many?
Brian C
planning to go camping in mid decmeber, at either acadia state park in maine, or mt monadnock in new hampshire, i know it iwll be cold but me and a buddy of mine want to go, i already have a sleeping bag rated to zero degrees, and a couple of big wool blankets, what else would help?
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HI I HOPE THIS CAN HELP YOU, AND ENJOY!
TONY
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Winter Camping Personal Equipment List
Head:
_____ * Wool/Pile Balaclava
_____ Silk Balaclava (optional - for sleeping)
_____ * Leather Face Mask
_____* Ski Goggles or Glacier Goggles with side screens
Upper Body:
_____ 2 Long Undershirts - polypropylene
_____ Vapor Barrier Shirt (optional)
_____ * Wool/Polypropylene/Pile Shirt - medium weight
_____ * Wool/Pile Sweater or Jacket - heavy
_____ Wind Jacket with Hood - 60/40, nylon, Goretex-will double as rain jacket
_____ *Winter Parka with Hood - synthetic fill, nylon or Gore-tex outer
Hands:
_____ Glove Liners - synthetic, polypropylene
_____ Wool Gloves
_____ * Wool/Synthetic/Pile Mittens
_____ * Mitten Shells (not needed if above mittens are shelled)
Lower Body:
_____ Underwear
_____ Long Underwear - polypropylene - light to medium
_____ Vapor Barrier Pants (optional)
_____ * Wool/Pile Pants/bibs or Knickers - heavy
_____ * Wind Pants - nylon (Goretex-doubles as rain pants)
_____ Overpants - insulated, synthetic fill ski pants (optional)
Feet:
_____ Liner Socks (thin) - polypropylene - 2+ pairs
_____ * Vapor Barrier Socks
_____ Wool/Pile Socks (heavy) - 4+ pairs (knicker socks if knickers)
_____ * Mickey Mouse Boots or Mountaineering double boots + overboot
_____ * Gaiters - coated nylon, large to fit over Mouse boots
_____ * Polarguard/Down Booties
_____ * Camp Overboots
_____ * Cross-Country Ski Boots (if skiing)
_____ * Ski Overboots (if skiing)
Shell Layer:
_____ Waterproof/Breathable Jacket - nylon, Goretex - must fit over stacked layers
_____ Rain Pants - nylon, Goretex - must fit over stacked layers
Pack & Packing:
_____ * Large External Frame Pack - with frame extension or Large Internal Frame Pack (4500+ cubic inches)
_____ * Stuff Sacks of all sizes - all equipment in stuff sacks
_____ Pack Raincover
Travel Equipment:
_____ * Snowshoes with binding & snowshoe crampons
_____ * Ski poles - 1 pair
_____ * Ice Axe
_____ * Crampons with binding and point protectors
_____ * Skis and boots (if skiing)
Sleeping Gear:
_____ * Synthetic/Down Sleeping Bag - rated to -15 or to 0 with overbag and/or vapor barrier liner, if down should have Gore-tex shell,
_____ * Ensolite Foam Pad - 1/2" or Thermarest Pad
Eating Utensils:
_____ Plastic Cup - double walled recommended
_____ Plastic Spoon - should be tied to cup
_____ * 2 1 Quart Water Bottles - plastic, wide mouth, cap retainer should be outfitted in small stuff sack with webbing loops
Food (individual):
_____ 1/4 - 1/2 pound meat & cheese per day
_____ 1/2 - 3/4 pound gorp per day
Miscellaneous:
_____ Day Pack - for carrying extra clothing, water, lunch, camera, doubles as stuff sack
_____ * Flashlight - headlamp best, with lithium (best) alkaline (ok) batteries (workbetter in cold)
_____ Knife
_____ Whistle
_____ Belt or suspenders
_____ Bandanas - the ultimate useful item
_____ Extra Glasses, Sunglasses, Glasses Strap, Antifog
_____ Sunscreen
_____ Chapstick
_____ Toilet Articles
_____ Any Medications needed during trip
_____ Camera, film, books, games, paper & pen, etc. (optional)
_____ Cough drops or sour balls
Notes: Contact lenses can be a problem! Zipper pulls on all clothing and pack zippers. All clothing must be clean. Idiot strings on all mitts/shells. Nonfreezing laces on all boots. Defog all glasses and goggles. Develop method for hanging water bottles on body. Adjust and mark boots, snowshoes and skis before leaving. Figure out how you carry snowshoes or skis on your pack if the need arises. Figure out clothing arrangements: How will you organize glasses & face mask & balaclava ?
Will your shell go over pile, over polypro, over water bottles, over body?
Can you get wind/rainpants on with boots on, snowshoes?
Can you get gaiters on with boots on?
Plan your pack beautifully, so that it takes as little time as possible to get anything out.
All extra clothing should be quickly accessible.
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