Spotted in a tiny box in Martha Stewart Living's latest issue was such a simple, clever idea I had to share. Instead of using ice, freeze water filled colorful balloons to use between your beverages. A nice pop of color and once they melt, the ensuing water balloon fight will be a great way to cool off!
Photo by Jennifer Causey. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living. Copyright © 2013. For more summer entertaining ideas, check out marthastewart.com
I try to keep all this random goodness on my pinterest board but sometimes there is one worthy of a shout. Got your own good idea? Please share!
ps: on the topic of entertaining, I've asked a few of my favorite bloggers to stop by next week with their favorite entertaining trick. Stay tuned - I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do.
Love this idea - and totally using it for my daughter's birthday party this weekend. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI saw this, too, and loved it!
ReplyDeleteAre you planning Halloween yet?
Yes, Halloween is on my todo list now. I just have to figure out a costume for myself and Ill be golden.
Deleteso clever indeed....love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea for a party...especially a kids party!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! such a fun way to add some color :) xo jillian Stop by cornflake dreams i'm hosting a minted giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI actually tried this at my last party. It's definitely cute, and I would certainly do it as Martha does with smaller sized balloons (otherwise they don't really fit). The problem I had was that several of the balloons got brittle in the freezer and ended up splitting while frozen. I even bought sturdier helium balloons just in case that was an issue. Maybe it'll work better if they're not quite as full when frozen.
ReplyDeleteErin @ The Great Indoors
Glad you had the same issue! I tried this for my last party too (about a week ago). My son's first birthday was balloon themed, so I thought this would be a fun touch. About half of mine survived the freezer. I thought it might be the brand as I was having other issues with the balloons I bought in a variety of sizes. It was the brand that Target sells, Spritz.
DeleteWow! What an interesting idea! Definitely must have a look!
ReplyDeleteAnd....please...wait till they melt to have the fight.
ReplyDelete::yeowch::