Summer is here, and now is the perfect time of the year for parties! With longer days and sunny weather, there's no excuse to not gather your family and friends for a party at your house. But if you're a little lost as to what the theme of your party should be, don't worry, because we've got you covered. Here are a few great theme ideas and summer gifts for a party this season.

Beach Party: If you have a pool, or even a kiddie pool, then a beach theme is the perfect idea. You can bring the beach to your house with some sand and fun beach-themed decorations. Get some mini inflatable beach balls and mini soccer balls to play with in the yard and decorate with seashell candles. Don't forget to get some fun parasol picks to put in your mini margarita glasses for your summery drinks. And you can even give guests some seashell or sea creature pocket charms as summer gifts or favors.

Tropical Party: The hot weather certainly calls for some tropical-themed parties. You can choose decor that features bright colors, tropical flowers, and even some palm trees. And, of course, no tropical party is complete without tropical food -- consider grilling summer fruits, cooking up some barbecue, and using mai tai drink markers for your refreshing beverages -- you can even use some fun fruit drink floaties if you're taking your drinks in the pool. And don't forget to light some tropical-scented candles.

Potluck Party: If you're looking for a way to bring people together with minimal effort, then you may want to consider hosting a potluck. Your friends, family, and neighbors can all bring food to share and you can just provide things like condiment sets, cutlery, and activities. A potluck is great because it can be whatever you want it to be -- you can set out mini paint sets for the kids and have some awesome sparklers to light at night. Nothing brings people together like good food and good company.

If you were one of the 79% of consumers who shopped online in 2017, you can find some really great summer party items online for your upcoming event. And when you choose one of these ideas for your party, it's sure to be a hit.