• Water balloons for relay races, water balloon piñata, a version of baseball with water balloons to knock over targets • An obstacle course using balloons, hula hoops, streamer paper and more • Balloon tennis - badminton or tennis rackets and balloons • A science experiment to make balloon rockets • Creating oversized bubbles • A balloon dartboard For games that can be played both inside or outside: • Polka dot art using bingo daubers • A game of Twister with the polka dot mat • Balloon Pop Charades (hide a charades word inside inflated balloons - guests have to pop a balloon to choose a charade to act out for their team members) • Learning how to make balloon animals Favor Ideas: A colourful candy buffet (with candies like Sixlets, gumballs and jelly beans) is always a fun idea for a party favor. Other fun ideas for this theme include: • Confetti poppers • A little book on how to make balloon animals • Jar of bubbles • Large 36” balloons filled with confetti • Funfetti treats like cookies • Cupcake mix in a jar with all the dry ingredients, sprinkles and baking instructions Do you follow Moms & Munchkins on Pinterest? We have loads of themed party boards to help you brainstorm ideas for your next party. If you love this theme, check out the Balloons & Sprinkles Party board for even more decorating ideas plus loads of delicious funfetti dessert ideas.
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by Cheryl Kirkness
FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 4 ISSUE 7, JULY 2015 | 35