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Getting Summer pool party ready

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These items are for those people heading to or having a pool party this summer. It's time to start preparing . I am a pool owner so I have added a few must haves as a pool owner to keep your pool ready for your next party
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Floats

These are ones I own that love for their durability. I have found some of the cheaper ones rip at the seams
 
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This one is super comfortable and I love the drink holder. This one keeps you up out of the water more than others
Sunikko X 2-in-1 Pool Floats Adult Lounge Chair
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I love this one but note if your pool is small it takes up a lot of space
LUSVNEX Tanning Pool Lounger Float, Adult Size
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this one is durable for a single person and set you down in the water a little bit more than the other single one I shared once again, has a great drink holder
Aqua Campania Ultimate 2-in-1 Pool Float Lounge
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I like to have floats for the kids too, basically so they stay out of my float
Sloosh 4 Pack Inflatable Fruit Pool Floats
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the most versatile pool float around!!
FixFind 5 Pack 52 Inch Hollow Foam Pool Noodle
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Games

of the games that we have at our house that are always very popular when we have a pool party
 
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there are a lot of floating beer pong games we have had a couple of different and really like this with the best. It takes up less space both in the pool and a storage.
GoPong Pool Pong Rack Floating Beer Pong Set
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if you own a pool and have boys or even girls, this is their favorite game to play at least it’s mine. I would highly recommend spending the money on a good one those cheap ones that float in the water just do not work.
Dunn-Rite Splash & Shoot Pool Basketball Hoop
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these are always a favorite at our pool parties. Just beware everybody’s getting wet
Max Liquidator 6-Pack Water Blaster Set
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I always like having these at the pool when there’s kids that come over it gives them something to do
JOYIN 18Pcs Diving Pool Toys for Kids, Storage Bag
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this is the exact one that we have our pool isn’t great for this kind of volleyball so we really don’t use the volleyball but if you have a pool that is, this would be perfect. If not, I also shared just a basketball goal by it
Dunn-Rite PoolSport Basketball Hoop w/Ball
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the extras

you don't need these to have a successful party, but they are just those finishing touches
 
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I have these around just for my adult only pool parties
iShyan 15 Pack Inflatable Drink Holders
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Food Serving Essentials

These are the items you will need when serving up your guests at a pool party!
 
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These melamine serving pieces are perfect for by the pool. Beautiful and stylish like pottery but unbreakable
Certified Int'l Talavera 3-Piece Melamine Set
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This beautiful bowl is perfect for summer salads!
Certified Int'l Talavera Melamine Serving Bowl
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These serving platters are great for summer grilled burgers and hotdogs!
Certified Int'l Talavera 2-Piece Melamine Platter
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I had to include this one. I loved the unique shape of this platter. Perfect for sweet treats!
Certified Intl Talavera Melamine 19x8 Platter
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For my smaller pool parties I like to use this melamine dinnerware. bigger parties let's be honest it's paper!!
Amazon Basics Melamine Dinnerware Set, 12-Piece
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I hate bugs and flies especially near my food!! This will keep them away at your summer parties!
4Pack 17in Mesh Food Covers, Outdoor Picnic Tent
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It’s a must there’s sunscreen by the pool. I like the neutrogena. it doesn’t spray greasy and won’t leave the area around your pool slippery after spraying
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 Sunscreen Spray, 5 oz
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Lounging Necessitates

when you're sitting out enjoying the sun, these are the necessities that everyone by your pool will need
 
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we have lots of stray beach towels, but for my parties, I always like to have these matching striped ones you can get the six pack or 12 pack for fairly inexpensive.
Ben Kaufman Cabana Stripe Beach Towel - 6 Pack
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pool cleaning

the necessities to have your pool sparkling before your party!!
 
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cleaning tools necessary to open that pool up
In The Swim Pool Super Opening Kit - 35,000 Gal
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The necessities for every day cleaning
U.S. Pool Supply Pool Maintenance Kit with Pole
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we generally check the chemicals on our pool once or twice a week, and always about every day for two or three days leading up to a party
Taylor K-1004 DPD, 6-in-1 Pool Test Kit, 100+ Tests
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especially if you don’t have a roll top pool cover you need one of these cleaners in your pool. The price point on this one is very reasonable and the product works very well.
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic Pool Vacuum
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