p and served Tortilla chips, a fruit bowl and different kinds of sandwiches. The party was a big hit with the parents and kids alike. I plan on doing this again this summer. Most of the serving bowls I found at Wal-Mart. They were very inexpensive ($1 - $3 each).
             SPLASH BLAST Beach Party! A birthday is a celebration for the young and old in my family. I celebrated my daughters second birthday with a beach/pool party. INVITATIONS: I first invited friends and family with a special invitation. I sent a "Message in a Bottle". I used empty plastic water bottles. After rinsing drying and peeling the paper from the bottle, I filled each bottle with a small amount of sand and added mini sea shells, fish, etc. I printed the birthday information on fun and festive paper. Then I rolled up the paper; tied it with curling ribbon and placed it in the bottle . Secure the bottle with the cap wrap some more ribbon around the bottle and hand deliver each invitation. ( they can be mailed by placing it in a mailing tube or adding a mailing label to the outside of the bottle.) DECORATIONS: No party is complete with an abundance of balloons. I attached balloons everywhere. It makes the party look so festive! As a centerpiece for the dinner table, I used a large fish bowl
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