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Question My twin boys are turning 11 in 2 weeks ,I am having them a "Camouflage" theme party. I am in California and it has been raining the last 2 weekends, I am worried that it may rain. I am planning on renting a Jumper for the backyard. My budget can't afford renting tarps for "just in case", and I don't know what I would do with all the kids in my house if it rains!
Answer Leanne:
Couple of options come to me.
1. Call upon your friends, neighbors, church, school or workmates for the loan of tarps, tents, canopies, etc. to keep the guests dry for various parts of the party, like eating, games, etc. This should cut your expenses and serve as a Plan B.
2. If rain seems to be a serious threat, organize your garage or carport for your party scene and conduct the activities other than the bouncer concession inside it.
Kids that age are adventurous and happy to go with the flow. Sometimes the "action" or survival can be the thing they remember the most. You can provide garbage bag ponchos for the wild warfare survival.
Have a great time and remember, plan B has been famous to be the most memorable.
