It’s that time of year again—are you freaking out over a frat formal? Are you worried that your cooler design just isn’t cool enough, or that your painting skills aren’t quite Picasso-quality? Maybe you’re super busy and just don’t have time to get it all done? Don’t worry, because you are certainly not alone. Here are some alternate ideas of how to relieve that stress and impress your formal date.
Note: For other ideas or for advice on literally anything craft-related, be sure to check out The Cooler Connection and the This Is Not A Cooler But… Facebook pages! They have awesome examples of painted flasks, Bubba kegs, big water bottles, etc. You don’t always have to go the exhausting cooler route!
1. Sunscreen Flask
Lather up! This idea is easy and it’s pretty simple. All you need to do is wash out a sunscreen bottle—be sure to wash it out well because you don’t want to end up consuming the lotion! After it’s cleaned out, refill the bottle with your date’s favorite drink. You’ll be sure to get a laugh when he discovers this unexpected surprise!
2. Inflatable Baby Pool
This is practically a cooler on steroids. You can you put ice water in it to chill your drinks on the beach…and you, your date, and your friends can splash around in it later! Spruce it up with some decorations and you’re golden.