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Cool Off With A Summer Ice Cream Party + Free Printables!

This year, our big purchase was a solar hot water heater for the pool. I’ve been saving for it for more than a year, determined that this would be the year I would see my girls jumping and splashing in their pool. And last month after all that saving and waiting, it finally happened – we have a warm pool! This post is sponsored by Edy’s.

If you aren’t from Florida (an even some who are), you will probably laugh at this dream. It’s Florida, how cold could the pool really be? (Yes, and I know we are extremely lucky to have a pool in the first place.) But I assure you it was COLD. Barely in the low 70s even in the height of summer, no one wanted to be in there – not the kids and not me.

Now hovering around a comfortable 86 degrees, it is the perfect temperature to splash and play. And the perfect excuse to host a pool party!!! (The first of many to come, I am sure.)

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Remembering a party I threw last year with an ice cream sprinkles bar, K recently began requesting a pizza and ice cream party. So I set out to create a fun, colorful and delicious pizza and ice cream pool party. To celebrate the pool, I added a new spin on our ice cream bar – the Ice Cream Float. (Get it?!)

When party planning mode starts in my mind, it is never a simple party. Within hours I was dreaming of an ice cream topping bar that topped last year with custom printables, a cute craft and, of course, lots of toppings.

Paper Ice Cream Cone Party Decorations Handmade DIY

Over the top for a simple pool party? Probably. But a ton of fun to plan and attend? You betcha!

Deciding on a summer color scheme of pink, blue and green, I set off to shop for supplies including Edy’s Grand Ice Cream and Nestle toppings for sundaes and A&W Root Beer and Sunkist for floats. (Yummy!)

Oh how those toppings tempted young guests as they arrived, eyeing bowl after bowl of sugary goodness. Nestle’s Cruch, Nestle’s Butterfingers, Nestle’s chocolate chips, marshmallows, gummy bears, nuts, cherries, sprinkles and more. (I went all out.)

Ice Cream Party Ideas

But the ice cream bar would have to wait because first the pool called. While the kids enjoyed splashing in the pool, moms and dads pulled up chairs poolside to relax and enjoy the perfect summer afternoon. (With afternoon thunderstorms common in Florida, I lucked out with perfect weather for the party.)

After dinner, it was time for ice cream and the kids clamored to the table to choose their ice cream (cookie dough, butter pecan or chocolate brownie fudge) and their toppings. It was sugar overload! K begged for permission to have some of each topping – ha, no way!

Edy's Grand Ice Cream Toppings Bar

While the kids piled on the toppings at the ice cream bar, the parents helped themselves to floats. There was something for everyone.

A&W Sunkist Ice Cream Float Station

Waiting a suitable amount of time before returning to the pool after eating (five minutes counts, right), the kids returned to the pool.

As I surveyed the destroyed table of goodies and listened to squeals of laughter from the pool it was clear all of my saving and planning was worth it. My dream of a heated pool has been realized and a pizza and ice cream party was the perfect way to celebrate the occasion.

Ice Cream Float Party

Ice Cream Party

Free Ice Cream Party Printables

I created table-tent labels and ice cream cone wrappers for our party. And everything turned out so well, I decided to share.

Download your Free Ice Cream Party Signs Here.

Pink Ice Cream Party Table Tent Label Free Printable

Download your Free Ice Cream Cone Wrappers Here.

Pink Blue Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

These printables are intended for personal use. Please do not reproduce these items for sale. If you want to link to them from your site, please link to this page directly – do not make them downloadable from your site. Thank you. 

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  1. Stefani says

    June 21, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Those ice cream floats sound good right now and the craft is cute!

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  2. Ashley S says

    June 21, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Super cute!!! Perfect for any ice cream social 🙂 Thanks!

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  3. Emily says

    June 21, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    What a fun party theme! I’m sure everyone would love being able to choose their own fun toppings, too!

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  4. Amber Edwards says

    June 21, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Those are the cutest hanging ice cream cones!! I love it! And what a super fun ice cream party. I love it. Definitely a great way to cool down from the hot summer!

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  5. Holly @ Woman Tribune says

    June 23, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Wow! You sure do know how to throw an amazing party! Your ice cream bar is beautiful and everything looks delicious. I’m particularly loving the ice cream cones hanging. What a clever and creative touch. Great job!

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  6. Sarah BB @ East9thStreet says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    My in-laws live in Bonita Springs and trust me, I know how important a heated pool is in the summer! Looks like a fabulous party!

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    June 28, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Absolutely adorable! Love those ice cream cone printables. My daughter’s been asking for an ice cream cone party so this would be perfect.

    Reply

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