School is almost out and I know my kids will start begging me to have playdates the minute they are home. I am always looking for fun activities to keep them entertained. Creating fun party themes is one of my passions. Join us for a Kids Pineapple Playdate! It's a great way to kick-off summer and to spend some quality time with friends. Parties can be simple or elaborate, but they should always be fun! We've taken all the guess work out of planning this party for you. Check out our supply list below. If you stick to a theme and color palette, the rest is a piece of cake. We opted to use pineapples and flamingos. They go hand-in-hand, in my opinion! Plus, they are readily available during the summer months.
Set up some kids tables and chairs. I always love to create fun place settings. You can put out Yellow Paper Dessert Plates and embellish how you see fit. We took clear plates and added a label on top, stacked them on the yellow dessert plates and behold, the cutest little plate in all the land! See. . . simple and fun, but every little detail makes a huge difference! 
Next, add in your cups. I must admit that these Pineapple Cups have stolen my heart! Plus, the little lady holding them makes them even sweeter. Since they are plastic, they are perfect for kids! That also makes them perfect for poolside drinks too. No broken glass here! Because you all know at least one kid will inevitably drop their drink. Not to worry, though! Pick your favorite striped straw and add their names. Adding something simple, like each kid's name makes them feel extra special. Plus, it's a lot easier to track down their drink when they misplace it during all of the party shenanigans! 
Decorating with party favors is one of my other favorite tricks. Why not use your favors as part of your party decor? Take these Short Jars, add a label, and fill them with Green Candy Hearts, or Pink Candy Hearts, or Yellow Candy Hearts. They look amazing and taste great! The green one are my favorite. 
Another item that caught my eye were the Inflatable Floating Flamingo Coasters. Kids just love these inflatables and I can't say I blame them! Add in a Bright Yellow Pail. They fit perfectly! We filled our little pails up with Pink Gum Gems, a pair of Child's White Nomad Sunglasses, and a darling Flamingo Swirl Pops. Aren't these colorful and fun!? 
The Child's White Nomad Sunglasses fit perfectly on little faces too! If you are looking for another activity, I am sure you could figure out a way to decorate these or bling them out! They are daring! 
Pink Flamingo Yard Ornaments are a classic. They are simple to stick in the ground and remove after the party is over. I love easy cleanup when it comes to party decor. 
You guys, these Flamingo Mylar Balloons are big and beautiful. Everything I've always wanted from a balloon. They look great tied on chair backs or placed throughout the party. Kids love balloons and they will be a huge hit! 
Having an easy and simple activity ready for kids to do when they get board, is a must. We created a great DIY Self Adhesive Jewel Art activity featuring pineapples and flamingos. Who would've guess it!? The kids can sit down, peel off the backing paper, and stick their glamours adhesive jewels on their paper to create lovely art. This activity is perfect for all ages and requires very little clean up! 
My parties always include simple finger foods or desserts. Take store bought cupcakes and add a simple embellishment like these Flamingo Picks and Palm Tree Picks. You can also go to your local bakery. These yummy cupcakes are from Kyra's Bake Shop. They look and taste incredible. 
I created these fun Kids DIY Pineapple Headbands too! They were just a fun addition and the kids loved them. Make sure you check out the full step-by-step tutorial so you can make your own! 
Don't forget to check out my DIY Self-Adhesive Jewel Art and Kids DIY Pineapple Headband. If you are looking for an adult version, check out how to Throw a Pineapple Party, Pineapple Thank You Favor, or our Golden Pineapple Drink Recipe.
