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Sponge Bob Pool Party

by Kimberly L. Keith
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Big kids love Sponge Bob. He must be the silliest cartoon character ever, and watching him lets kids hang on to the silliness of childhood that much longer. If your big kid is a Sponge Bob fan, he'll love the idea of a Sponge Bob Luau for his birthday party.

You can find Sponge Bob merchandise everywhere; so, invitations, party decor, even the cake pan are a cinch. Luau-themed party decorations add that "Bikinini Bottom" touch, and give the party just a bit of a teen feel, very cool.

Shop online for the best selection of birthday party supplies; you save time and money. Several great shopping sites are on the Birthday Party Supplies page at this site. Party411 has a good selection of SpongeBob Squarepants party gear. I love the giant shark mouth stand at Shindigz. It would be perfect for Sponge Bob's Bubble Stand page 2]. Use the Bubble Stand to take adorable guest pictures.

Oriental Trading Company is a good option for Luau gear. Instead of leis, go for shell necklaces this year. Lead your guests to the pool with a ragged sign that says Bikini Bottom in front of a raffia-curtained archway. A raffia tableskirt makes a high impact at a low cost, as does a large paper palm tree. Use a big wooden bowl with coconuts, pineapple, and papaya for the centerpiece.

Sponge Bob is a fairly simple cake to make, or order one locally. Let Dad man the grill, as Mr. Crabs of course, and serve hamburgers (Crabby Patties!)

On to the Sponge Bob Pool Party Games, and some prize and favor ideas. . .

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