Monthly Archives: September 2018

Blog, Event Planning

Get Ready for Pumpkin Spice Everything!

It is the beginning of fall and that can only mean that pumpkin season is here with us again. The pumpkin has a rich history of how it rose from being slave’s food to the great American Icon for the Fall Season. During Fall Americans are obsessed with the pumpkin and this is very evident from all the promotional offers of pumpkin-related products. You can literally get everything flavored in pumpkin; coffee, ale, donuts, pies and event tea! Beyond consumption, it is also used as a seasonal décor material.

Tips to pick the best pumpkins

During fall there are a variety of pumpkins in the markets; some for food and some for decorative purposes. Thus, if looking for pumpkins or squash for cooking, below are some of the things you should consider:

  • Orange pumpkins will usually be a good indicator of a ripe melon. However, in some instances, there are green pumpkins that are also ripe.
  • If you are not able to test by color, you can thump the pumpkin. If ready, it should produce a hollow sound.
  • If ready, the pumpkin skin should be hard, and the stem attached to it should be brown and woody.
  • If you are not able to use any of the above measures, you can request for sugar or pie pumpkins at the grocery stores.

Easy to Make Pumpkin Treats

Pumpkin is a healthy ingredient that can be used to make meals for both kids and adults. Fall is the best time to treat your taste buds to the supremacy of the pumpkin:

Whipped Pumpkin Dip

  • Mix pumpkin, pudding mix and whip cream, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • It can be taken by the spoonful or used to dip fruits such as apples, strawberries, and

Pumpkin Smoothie

  • Freeze some pumpkin puree for about three hours to produce solid pumpkin cubes.
  • Add yogurt, milk or apple juice and the solid cubes to a blender and mix them up.
  • If you like you can add some honey to sweeten and smoothen it.

Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

  • Place dry pumpkin seeds on a dry non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Constantly toast them on the pan so that they can roast evenly without sticking to the pan.
  • Once they pop and peel, they are ready to be caramelized.
  • Lower the heat, add some olive oil and sugar to the seeds and stir constantly.
  • Once the sugar has melted, turn down the heat and sprinkle some little salt and allow to cool before serving.

 Jack O’ Lantern

Pumpkins became a classic part of Halloween because of Jack the Legend of the Lantern. Carving Jack O’ Lanterns is a tradition highly associated with Halloween. The best pumpkins for Halloween have slightly ribbed skin and are orange in color. Connecticut Field is the best variety as it can be used for pies as well as carving.

Don’t be caught off guard as we enter the fall season. Get your stash of squash ready for the most delicious and legendary meals as well as for the Halloween Festivities. And let South Florida Bounce and Slide add ‘pumpkin’ flavor to your fall with our Punisher, Toxic Water Revenge Slide, and Hurricane experiences!

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Kid Entrepreneurs!

Did you know that a good number of successful entrepreneurs around the world started their journey in business as kids?  Warren Buffet the world-renowned business magnate and philanthropist built his business acumen out of selling gums. Daymond John customized pencils for his schoolmates at a fee. Mark Cuban who owns Mavericks started by selling garbage bags. Sir Richard Branson at the tender age of 11 was making money by selling Parakeets to children in his neighborhood.

Why Encourage Kids to Be Entrepreneurs?

Unlike adults, kids have an innate desire to dream and to experiment with new ideas. With the right support, many kids have been able to turn their ideas into profitable opportunities. The path to entrepreneurship prepares the kids for success in their lives, workplace, and future businesses.

Kids learn very valuable life lessons such as:

  • How to become more confident which helps develop their public speaking skills.
  • How to separate and manage finances, both personal and business. It helps kids to learn about budgets, savings and spending money responsibly.
  • How to handle rejection and failure because not everything will work how they had planned.
  • How to budget and manage their time as well as how to plan and stick to schedules.
  • The essence of accountability to their clients, investors and most importantly to themselves.

Encouraging an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Kids do not have to be born entrepreneurs; we can grow and expose them to an entrepreneurial mindset by:

  • Creating a strong support system and encouraging them in their ideas even when they sound so outrageous or impossible to achieve.
  • Helping them to identify areas they are passionate about so that they can greatly enjoy running their business.
  • Create opportunities for them to make their pitches if they need funding. This will help them to become better in their communication and to understand their business better.
  • Creating fun environments that change their regular routines and encourage their creativity to flow.
  • Kids are not exempt from the legal requirements of running a business. It is therefore important to ensure that they acquire all the necessary permits and are fully compliant with all the city, county or federal regulations.
  • Help them to create business plans and to understand their value propositions so that they are better able to sell their services to their clients.

Simple business ideas great for kid entrepreneurs

Whilst different kids may have different interests, below are some ideas that can spark or build on their entrepreneurial desires:

  • Prepare and sell art pieces such as drawings, postcards or portraits.
  • Learn how to crochet or knit scarves, hats, and
  • Collect items for recycling and make products out of them.
  • Bake cakes or cookies or prepare lemonade for sale.

Prepare Children for a Successful Future

Kids who engage in entrepreneurship gain several relevant life skills that never depart from them. The skills become relevant in all spheres of their lives – school, home and even in their careers. Adults have a big role to play in helping the children to take chances, make mistakes and learn from them and above to enjoy the process. It is never too early to raise kidprenuers!

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Best Parks in South Florida

Parks and recreation areas are an important addition to any city or state. They are critical elements that help to improve the lives of people in urban settings thereby leading to better health for the residents, improved economic activity and a healthy ecosystem. South Florida is a highly populated area and so the parks are a great place for people to get away from their usual daily activities. It is for this reason that residents of South Florida value and appreciate their parks so much.

 Importance of Parks

  • They create an opportunity for people to unwind and soak in the beauty of nature.
  • They provide a great space for adventure activities.
  • Access to parks motivates area residents to exercise and thereby extend their health benefits. They are believed to be especially important in addressing the obesity crisis in America.
  • They encourage new developments in an area.
  • Parks spur economic development in an area. They help the municipal authorities to generate more revenue, increase the value of the property around that area and attract new residents.
  • Parks create an opportunity for children to have a hands-on-approach in acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Best Parks in South Florida

South Florida has many parks but we have selected the best four parks as listed below:

Spanish River Park

It is one of the most versatile parks with activities for everyone. It is your ideal stop for a walk, swim, bike ride, surfing experience and play. It boasts of having many running and biking trails, some that take you down through tunnels into beaches and other hidden trails that take you to bird-watching sites. The park has gazebos and grill stations where family and friends can enjoy a collaborative cookout. There is a children’s play area that has slides, swings and lots of space for kids to run and play.

Biscayne National Park

The tourist industry named it the ‘Watery Wonderland’ because of its tiny islands, corals and blue water. It is the only park that has over 10,000 years of human history. It creates an opportunity for water sports such as boat riding and snorkeling. If you are looking to connect with nature, you can camp here, go for a game drive or simply enjoy relaxing by the shoreline. If you are fascinated about shipwrecks from time immemorial, the Dante Fascell Visitor center will help address your curiosity.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

It has been recognized as one of the best beaches around. It’s a great place for swimmers with great picnic sites or relaxation points along the beach shores. It is famous for hosting the oldest structure in Miami, a lighthouse that was built in 1825.

Everglades National Park

It is a unique park that stretches across three counties and boasts of being amongst the largest subtropical wildernesses in America. Visitors to this park get to enjoy beautiful historic trails, visiting prehistoric sites and the company of animals such as alligators.

Do not take parks for granted. They are a lifeline to improving the lives of individuals and communities around them. As the population of South Florida grows, it is very important to ensure that the green infrastructure that bestows on them several benefits also grows.

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Blog, Event Planning

Why We Can Handle Your Large Event

Planning a large event of any kind requires a lot of preparation in order to make it successful.

With experience spanning over 20 years in the party and entertainment space in South Florida, we have grown to become one of the most reputable and respected events companies. Our expertise stretches across both small and large-scale events. We have been recognized for offering innovative event solutions and immersive experiential events that create memorable experiences.

Our Specialty

Our experience over the years has allowed us to handle different types of functions. We have hosted some of the largest functions with great numbers of peoples, some running on for a number of days. We will transform your family function, religious function, fundraiser, corporate event, school function or festival into a colorful engagement of activities. Our highlight specialties include:

  • The twister with a curve– Florida’s tallest water slide.
  • The tropical dash obstacle course -70 ft long course to ensure you enjoy fully.
  • Human foosball – a real-life game with flexible rods and two goal posts that make it enjoyable to have a team of 10 people competing against each other.
  • The bungee trampoline – 100% fun, 200% safe and 300% memorable experience making jumps and flips that will drive up your adrenaline.
  • The Spartan challenge – the ultimate obstacle course that allows you up to 15 different configuration options in customizing your obstacle game.
  • The rock wall – a fiberglass that has 4 climbing sides, designed for beginners as well as experienced hikers. It includes an automated belay and hydraulic system to help increase on the safety for our users.
  • The giant sports plex – it hosts different sports (basketball, soccer, and volleyball) in one place.
  • Xtreme sports arena – carries the human demolition ball and hopscotch.

 You Deserve the Best

We give you a surety on our best services in catering to large events because:

  • We are a one-stop shop for all your event supplies and services. We have a variety of bounce houses, water slides, event furniture, tents, combo units, interactive sports, fun food machines, and many more products and services.
  • We value the safety of all our clients and thus we ensure that all our equipment and gear are cleaned and sanitized after each booking.
  • We give you high-quality services and products at affordable prices that you will love. We also offer customized pricing on request.
  • We have the best customer service and we undertake every step of the booking with you and for you, including delivery and pick up of units at your preferred location.
  • We have complied with all statutory requirements in South Florida.
  • We are a fully insured company thereby guaranteeing you maximum safety.
  • Our solutions cater to the needs of both children and adults.

Experience the Difference

We love big challenges! Allow us to make your next event unforgettable. Whether you are looking at a customized special event or a small and personalized event, we will ensure that your event objectives are met fully. Contact us at 561-245-7100 or 954-420-2942 to book your event with us in Palm Beach, Broward, Treasure Coast, and Miami.

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