Snowcone

Food rental machines

Providing fun food will also make your child's party more memorable. After all, it's not every party that can boast fresh-popped popcorn, just-crushed snow cones or just-spun cotton candy. "It's not pre-packaged," says Baldwin, "it's made right in front of you."

Each snow cone ice is crushed to order in the machine, and guests choose from among five flavors: cherry, blue raspberry, orange, grape, and lime. Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines are available for $90 per hour per machine. The fee includes one serving attendant and enough supplies for unlimited servings.

Providing entertainment makes a party successful, says Baldwin, "because it keeps the children active and occupied." And when attendants are manning the equipment, parents can rest assured that the kids are safe. "It's fun for the children, and also for the adults," she says.

FUN ALL SUMMER LONG

If you want to pick up something for the summer birthday party that the kids will be able to use for the rest of the summer, check out these terrific outdoor water fun slides for under $100:

                

Wild Waves Water Park  ($44.99)   Beach Ball Sprinkler ($15.94)   Wham-O Slip'N Slide ($29.95) 

          

Cannonball Splash Water Slide($43.83)  Slip 'N Six Pins ($24.99)  Froggy Fun Sprinkler ($34)

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