The Backyard Party That Sprout Helped Me Throw

Written By Barbara Savona



This weekend, I threw my first big party at my new house.

Forty-five people, tacos, margaritas, music, laughter—it was everything I hoped for and more.

But here's the part that might surprise you…

I used the resources inside of the Sprout All-Access Membership to pull it off.

Yep. The same membership you use to host resident events at your property? Turns out, it’s also the ultimate party-planning sidekick for your real life too.

Let me give you a peek inside the party and show you how you can do the same.

The Vibe: Backyard Tacos + Margs

  • Theme: Casual, colorful, and fun—a Tacos & Margaritas party.

  • Guest List: 45+ friends and family (all ages).

  • Food: A taco truck for the main meal, plus a DIY salsa + guac bar.

  • Drinks: A margarita machine (yes, it was a hit!), plus Topo Chicos, Cokes, and sparkling waters for every taste.

  • Music: A spicy salsa playlist to keep the energy up.

  • Décor:

    • Centerpieces with Trader Joe’s flowers tucked into Topo Chico bottles.

    • Outdoor string lights from Amazon that made everything feel magical.

    • Mosquito torches to keep things breezy and bug-free.

The Secret Sauce: Sprout Printables in Action

Here’s where the magic happened—everywhere guests turned, there were little touches that made the party feel branded and intentional.

And every one of them came from my Sprout Membership.

  • Invites – Lauren modified one of our editable Canva templates and texted it out. Easy.

  • Signage – Printable posters turned into drink station signs, “Welcome” boards, and taco bar menus. We popped them into sleek acrylic frames and called it a day.

The best part? It looked like I hired a designer. But it was just a few modifications of our Sprout flyers, some printer ink, and these great acrylic sign.

Pro Party Tips I’ll 100% Use Again

If you want to recreate the vibe (for a resident event or just your own backyard), here are a few MVPs from the night:

  • Games for Kids: [Insert Amazon affiliate links here to the top 3-5 games you loved]

  • Lights: These string lights transformed the space. [Affiliate link]

  • Margarita Machine Rental: Worth every penny.

  • Mosquito Torches: Trust me. Get the ones that go in the ground and a couple for the tables. Game changer.

  • Printable Frame Tip: Use clear acrylic A-frames for an easy, elevated look (I’ll link my faves too).

The Takeaway: Your Membership Goes Beyond the Leasing Office

If you’re an All-Access member, remember: you’ve got a full suite of Canva-compatible, editable tools at your fingertips—and they’re not just for resident events.

Graduations, anniversaries, family reunions… your membership works double-duty.

You already have access to:

  • Editable Canva designs

  • Flyers, invites, posters, and table signs

  • Monthly event kits with creative themes and graphics

So don’t just use them at work. Use them in real life too.

P.S. If you do this, please tag me in your party pics or DM me—I live for this stuff. @sproutmarketing

And if you’re not a member yet?

Well…you’re missing out on the easiest party-planning hack ever.

Barbara Savona