Party Style Hack: How to host the perfect summer bash with Dr Pepper.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Dr Pepper is the one drink I’m always craving. It’s literally perfect for those sunny days at the pool that turns into laughing all night long with your besties. Nothing says “summer” like sparking up the grill. Here’s a few tips on throwing the best backyard BBQ featuring the ultimate summer beverage: Dr Pepper.
Step 1: Plan the party with YOU in mind
Summer is officially here and you know what that means… I am in FULL VACATION MODE!! But who needs to travel all summer when you can vacay at home? Hosting parties at home is my favorite because I can go with the flow and invite as many friends as I want.
I make sure to only invite friends that are as easy and laid back as I am. I am a super chill host and I like to enjoy the party as much as my guests. No one likes a stressed out host that is cleaning or cooking the whole time. Purchase easy foods that serve or cook themselves. That way you don’t spend your whole day slaving away at the grill or in the kitchen. I like to make sausage with onions and peppers. Eat it alone if you’re counting your carbs, or on a toasted French roll with spicy mustard and live your best life.
Step 2: Hit up your local Walmart for all of your party necessities.
I love going to Walmart before a party because it’s a one-stop shop. I can get all of my must haves: easy grillable foods, snacks, napkins, party décor, and of course the Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper has super fun “Pick Your Pepper” packaging right now, designed by millennials, for millennials. I may be a little out of the millennial age range, but you’re as young as you act, right?
These bottles are super cute and are basically an extra set of décor in your ice chest. The best part about buying Dr Pepper this summer is the free stuff they’re giving away all summer! When you buy Dr Pepper from 6/15/18-8/15/18 this summer, you can upload your receipt here to get some AWESOME prizes.
When you spend $5 or get 5 bottles you can get these Dr Pepper Retro Specs, perfect for a weekend in the sun! When you spend $10 or get 10 bottles you can win this Dr Pepper Copper Lined Mug – for keeping your Dr Pepper cold all day long, obviously.
But here’s where the best prizes come in: if you spend $20 or get 20 bottles, you can win Dr Pepper Bluetooth Speakers! This is a MAJOR prize, because every party needs a little music to keep the good times rolling. And of course, the best prize of all is the Dr Pepper Pool Float. You can get it if you spend $30 or get 30 bottles, which is pretty reasonable to buy if you have friends over as often as I do.
Step 3: Presentation is EVERYTHING!
As long as you have good food, good friends and festive décor, the party is on! I like to use these cute little serving trays to display my drinks, and dress them up to double as a centerpiece for the table! Throw in a pineapple and some festive party straws and BOOM- summer on a tray. I was feeling a very 1990s summer vibe. Check out the super cute dish towel and straws!
And let’s be honest, we aren’t just decorating the house- we are decorating the Instagram feed with our super trendy pics. Make sure to get a few pool floaties for your party, because if you aren’t floating on a giant Dr Pepper bottle on the ‘gram, what are you even doing with your life?
At the end of the day, your perfect pool party is about good friends, cold drinks, sunshine, and chill vibes. And when you plan your party with Dr Pepper, the party never stops!
