I love my pool and I'm sure you love yours too, as relaxing by the pool is a great way to chill out and enjoy the good weather, so why not enjoy it with family and friends and invite them to spend time around your pool for a pool party, a barbecue, or both!

You will find information here on pool party ideas and invitations, games, themes, choosing pool furniture, suntanning and barbecue tips, delicious barbecue recipes and yummy drinks recipes.

There is help on those tiresome ailments which can sometimes prevent you from enjoying your pool to the full such as, heat exhaustion, swimmer's ear and chlorine allergy two of which unfortunately some members of my family had experience of this year! But all of which are preventable to some degree.

So remember that your pool is also a great backdrop for sophisticated evening entertaining when guests can dress up and enjoy the welcoming ambiance you have created while drinking and dining by your pool.