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Clean Bounce House Rentals

Bounce house rentals continue to be a popular way for parents to occupy their children at home. They’re also one of the most highly sought items for church events, school fundraisers, and business promotions. South Florida Bounce has always maintained a superior level of cleanliness for its rentals and clients can rest assured that the company is providing an elevated level of hygiene for its inflatables in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Florida Bounce wants people to know that they have every right to inspect the bounce house rental they receive – no matter where they choose to contract for it. It’s not unreasonable to ask a company before committing to the rental what their cleaning and sanitization process is and how often it’s performed.

Bounce houses and other inflatables can be a petri dish of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Good companies know this and take all available precautions after the return of every rental. It’s also not an unreasonable request to have the delivery person wipe down the bounce house at the time of delivery or at the very least, ask if it’s been done.

There are also precautions that individuals should take while youngsters are using the bounce house. Due to the highly-communicative nature of COVID-19 and the wide range of ordinary bacteria and fungi with which individuals come into contact, it’s also a good idea to wipe children’s hands and faces with a baby wipe when they leave the bounce house for snacks or other activities. Don’t let children eat or drink in a bounce house.

South Florida Bounce is well-known for the cleanliness of their inflatable rentals and wants clients to be safe while having fun. Cleaning and sanitizing procedures are always a priority. The company has access to the same type of cleaning and sanitizing products typically used in school environments for an elevated level of cleanliness.

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Get Outside this Summer with a Waterslide

There’s no better way to cool off than with a water-based form of amusement and even when a pool is available, nothing can beat the fun of a waterslide. The inflatable slides are available in multiple heights to accommodate toddlers to adults, have a myriad of themes, and some can even be arranged to deposit individuals directly into an existing swimming pool. Depending on the model, they’re offered in 1-4 lane styles for friendly competition.

South Florida Bounce is home to The Twister, South Florida’s largest waterslide highlighted by a 40 ft. drop and a slide that’s 110 ft. long. For those that want a little extra excitement, it can be designed with a curve. Adding the curve will shorten the length of the slide, but fun is just as huge and sliders will be delivered to a pool for a watery splash ending.

There are also options for younger children. The Elite Slide features a unique ladder in the back for climbing to the top. The 13-ft. slide provides all the fun of a larger model, while allowing smaller children to enjoy all the fun that older youngsters have.

Waterslides let adults forget their cares and act like kids again. They’re one of the most popular amusements available for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or a special treat for the family. An inflatable waterslide just for the younger children is a gift of fun that will be a cherished memory for years to come.

Renting an inflatable water slide is convenient and is an eco-friendly solution that uses less water than a permanent waterslide. The water is recycled, making it much less expensive to operate. South Florida Bounce takes care of the set-up and inflatables have an advantage over anything that could be permanently constructed at a pool. They provide the experience of a water park for summertime fun right at home.

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Finding Kid Friendly Music

Explicit references, objectionable language, and undesirable slang can be found everywhere in today’s music. It can be exceedingly difficult for parents to locate tunes that are age-appropriate, align with their values, and still remain fun for kids. The good news is that there are dozens of streaming sites and those that enable downloading that feature parent-approved music for youngsters of all ages. Some of those include the following, in no particular order.

Apple Music

No list would be complete without Apple Music. Multiple kid stations and genres are available, but parents might need to navigate the site themselves as it can be overwhelming for some. Mobile users can download songs to play offline. A free three-month trial is offered and a subscription costs $9.99 per month.

Jango

The cost is free, though it has a slightly smaller library than some others. It has one ad per day, unlimited skipping, and parents can ban songs so they never come up accidentally. Individuals can rate songs and add artists to customize their station.

NPR Music

The service features modern pop and Top 40s tunes 24/7 on its “Classics for Kids.” Parents can also lookup reviews, though that content is sometimes a little more difficult to find. It’s free to use.

Pandora

One of the best known, it offers a free 24-hour trial, $4.99 subscription plan, or free access with ads. Pandora has a family-friendly filter for the app and web edition to eliminate unwanted content.

Radio Disney

The service is free and offers a kids version of the Top 40s. Songs are performed by actors and actresses youngsters will recognize from the Disney Channel. The service also features unknown or little known teens with amazing voices.

Spotify

Known the world over, Spotify is said to have the largest library. Selections can be chosen by genre, playlist or mood. Lyrics aren’t filtered on the site, though “clean” versions are offered. Parents will need to manually select the clean versions. It’s free with ads and a membership is required to play on-demand or offline.

YouTube Kids

Accessible via web or app, it’s free to use. Parents will find original songs, classic tunes, and even videos to keep youngsters occupied. Kids App caters to young listeners and is searchable by a variety of criteria.

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Summer Mocktails for Poolside

Nothing beats relaxing by the pool with a cold beverage and a poolside drink doesn’t have to be alcoholic. There are dozens of mocktails available that have all the taste and aesthetic appeal of their alcoholic cousins and youngsters enjoy the “fancy” drinks as much as adults. It makes them feel special and it’s a great way for anyone to enjoy a helping of fruit.

Mocktails are especially beneficial for the body when South Florida temperatures climb and humidity levels increase. They’re cool, refreshing, and are an excellent way to stay hydrated while remaining clear-headed. A quick Internet search will turn up dozens of mocktail recipes that incorporate ingredients encompassing ice cream, cotton candy, juices, and a wide variety of fruits. Some of the most popular mocktails include the following.

Fantasy Float

The two-ingredient goodie combines rainbow sorbet and any preferred flavor of club soda – or clear soda if club soda isn’t available. Place ice cream in a hurricane glass, pour soda over the mix and add a straw. For an extra special treat, garnish with edible glitter.

Feel Good Mocktail

A variation of the Painkiller Mocktail, it contains pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut cream. Combine the ingredients and mix well before pouring over ice and then shake some more to mix the ingredients. Use toasted coconut flakes to rim the glass, pour over ice, and garnish with maraschino cherries and a pineapple wedge.

Ocean Blue

Blend ice, blue Powerade®, and lemon-lime soda together. Additional ice can be used to “stiffen” a mix that’s too watery. Pour in a clear glass and add a couple of gummy sharks to happily swim around the beverage.

Sparkling Watermelon Kiwi

Lime soda, kiwi slices, watermelon cubes, and ice are all that’s needed for a quick and healthy beverage. Thoroughly mix the ingredients together, serve in a tumbler with a “fancy” straw, and garnish with kiwi slices.

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Outdoor Fun with Inflatables

The use of outdoor inflatables is an increasingly popular option as an affordable way to inject an extra level of fun into special events. The selection is truly amazing and there are inflatables to accommodate every age group and fitness level.

Water Slides

It’s no surprise that in South Florida, one of the most popular outdoor inflatables is a water slide. They can be used as a stand-alone entertainment and some models can be arranged to deposit merry-makers directly into a swimming pool. Dry slides are also offered and both styles are available in a wide range of heights with single or double lanes.

Bounce House

It’s easy to make any play date or party for children 12 and younger more exciting with a bounce house. They’re available in multiple designs to accommodate a wide range of party themes and interests.

Surf, Skate, Snowboard

For those that want to try their hand at surfing without going in the ocean, inflatable robo surfer games are available. They provide real wave action on a small scale for the backyard. They’re also offered for snowboarding and skateboarding.

Lawn Games

Inflatables bring all the fun of life-size board games to the backyard, but the good times don’t end there. Individuals can also choose from inflatable versions of golf, “hamster” balls, human foosball, billiards, jousting matches, sumo wrestling, and mazes.

For businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations that want to create the appeal of a carnival, there are options for game booths and mechanical rides with an inflatable element such as bungee trampolines.

Obstacle Course

Those that are more interested in competitive endeavors can select from a wide variety of inflatable obstacle courses. Depending on the model, they can incorporate slides, tunnels, barriers and bars, along with rock climbs, pop-ups, and squeeze-through challenges. Some are one lane, while others feature side-by-side action for double the fun.

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Positive Benefits of Exercise for Children

Youngsters need exercise for a variety of reasons and the activity isn’t limited to lifting weights or participating in organized sports. Ordinary playtime, bike riding, and similar activities with family are equally effective for maintaining the mental, physical and emotional health of children of all ages. The following are just some of the benefits of exercise for youngsters.

Academics

Exercise impacts a child’s academics. They have better concentration, motivation, and their memory and cognitive abilities are enhanced. Youngsters that get exercise also exhibit better behavior in the classroom. Another benefit is that it’s effective for addressing symptoms of ADHD.

Better Sleep

Children that receive sufficient physical activity spend more time in the deep sleep phase essential for the body to restore and repair itself. They also enjoy more restful slumber.

Fitness

Exercise is an excellent way to keep the body fit and in good physical condition. It aids in mitigating weight gain and improving overall health, contributes to healthier skin, and increases energy levels.

Mood and Mental Health

A good way to increase levels of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain is through exercise, all of which enhances mood. Exercise is an effective way to deal with, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, and PTSD.

Posture and Balance

One of the key ingredients to posture and balance is a strong core. Children that partake of regular physical activity enhance core strength that can also be beneficial in reducing the potential for injuries.

Self Esteem and Socialization

The physical activity of playing with other youngsters teaches important skills ranging from cooperation and leadership to reasoning and conflict resolution. Children learn what behaviors are acceptable and which are not from their peers, along with how to stand up for themselves and others.

Strong Bones, Muscles, Heart

Exercise has a multitude of health benefits encompassing an improved immune system, better circulation, endurance, and stronger bones, lungs and muscles. It’s effective in lowering the risk of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and coronary diseases.

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Hot Movies for Young Kiddos

A wealth of movies was planned for release in 2020 and many of them have been delayed or released directly to DVD or streaming services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are coming later in the year. The following is a selection of the films for 2020 that children will definitely want to see.

Hamilton

The video capture of the live-action Broadway hit Hamilton will be released on the Disney+ streaming service on July 3. The performance includes the play’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Mulan

The live-action version of the popular animated hit will be released on July 24. It will follow the storyline of the animated movie for the most part, but some characters will be missing and the film won’t feature any songs from the original film – only instrumental versions.

Onward

Available now, it follows two brothers on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. When their mother finds out they’re gone, she teams up with a manticore to bring them home.

Scoob!

The Mystery Inc. team goes into business with an investor that excludes Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. The canine detective is wanted by Dick Dasterdly to open the gates of the Underworld. He needs Scooby-Doo, as he’s the last descendant of Peritas, Alexander the Great’s dog. It’s available now on DVD and streaming services.

Sonic the Hedgehog

When Sonic accidentally knocks out the power grid, he gets the attention of evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Sonic travels around the globe as he tries to evade Robotnik who wants to use the hedgehog for world domination. It’s available now on DVD and streaming services.

The Croods 2

The Crood family will return on Dec. 23 for an epic journey after their cave dwelling is destroyed. They encounter creatures they’ve never seen before and their perspective is forever changed.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Set for release on Aug. 7, SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a journey to recover Gary after he’s “snail-napped.”

Trolls World Tour

The animated feature was released on numerous streaming services. A grand party is planned to unite the music of all the Trolls, but it turns out to be a trap orchestrated by Queen Barb to steal the magical string of each tribe and destroy their music, leaving only her musical style remaining.

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Ways to Help Your Child Gain Confidence

You want your child to mature into a confident adult and to do that, you have to begin helping them gain confidence as children. There are numerous ways that you can help your child build confidence by utilizing research-based strategies and you can even make it fun.

Ask for Advice

Adults like to be asked for their opinion and children blossom when they think you value their ideas. Ask for their advice in regard to age-appropriate situations.

Give Them Tasks

Giving a child age-appropriate jobs and responsibilities teaches them that they can do things on their own. It can be helpful to call new activities “special” to encourage them to try new things.

Let Them Fail

As long as their physical, mental or emotional health isn’t at risk, it’s imperative that children be allowed to try something even if they fail. That’s how children and even adults learn, overcome and innovate.

Spend Time Together

Just being in the same house isn’t the same as spending quality time with your child. Take time to play together, eat a meal, go for walks, and engage in other activities that demonstrate you like to be with them and enjoy their company. It can also be helpful if you have more than one child to set aside a specific time alone with each child without a sibling present.

Stay Positive

Shaming and criticizing children makes them afraid to try for fear of your reaction. It makes them less confident and they turn inward. It’s also important that children not hear adults denigrate themselves, their abilities, or others.

Unconditional Love

Children that know they’re loved even when they make poor decisions or mistakes have the confidence to try new things. Praise them right away on the effort they put forth rather than the outcome and be specific so they learn to be proud of their accomplishments.

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Budget Birthday Planning

A budget when it comes to your child’s birthday party seems like a very good idea. Parents seem to go overboard for their kids especially for their birthday. But you can easily rack up some unwanted debt if you don’t set a budget.  Here are some tips to help you plan.

Planning

Make a list of everything you can think of that is a priority for your family to have fun. Pinterest is a great resource and has many has checklists that are extremely helpful.

Creativity

Tablecloths can easily be made with giant rolls of paper or hit up the dollar store. Don’t get the most expensive plates and plastic ware; they are most likely getting thrown out at the end anyways. A cute way to make dollar store plastic-ware more expensive is to line a small basket with a decorative napkin and place the forks and spoons in there. No one will guess you spent your money on dollar store silver.

Food

Snacks and finger foods are great crowd pleasers. Cheese and crackers, chips and dip, chicken wings, and juice boxes are great ideas.  Set your food budget and hit the big box stores for deals on quantity snacks and appetizers for large groups.

Photos

Capture the event using your smartphone. No need for a photographer! Use a selfie stick if you have one, make sure the phone is turned sideways on not up and down, and take the same picture multiple times. These things will help you stay focused.

Decorations

Keep decorations simple.  Use lots of colors, get some balloons, set up streamers and go to town. Kids aren’t interested in this type of thing. But, you can make it look festive even with a couple of bucks.

Entertainment

If you can save on everything above maybe you want to spend the bulk of your budget on the entertainment. This is what the kids remember and enjoy most. A bounce house is a great addition to any birthday and there many to fit a variety of birthday budgets.

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Party at the Park

Planning your party is important especially if you project throwing your celebration outdoors. There are many parks in South Florida to plan your next party. All South Florida parks are NOT created equal, so do your research and make sure the park you choose has the amenities you require. Here are some tips for you to consider when organizing you party at the park!

Shelter

South Florida weather can be unpredictable. You may want to reserve a pavilion if you plan on hosting a large enough party. Not all parks have pavilions which can make things challenging. Give yourself ample time to locate one of these structures as they tend to get booked very fast. In most cases, there is a cost associated and the fees can vary from park to park.

Food

Plan your menu and definitely consider the South Florida heat. Anything that can quickly spoil in hot temperatures can cause your guests to become ill. Many of the caterers will supply the correct equipment to keep food cold or hot. Be sure to plan accordingly for both grilling’s. Some parks will not allow outside grills so to be sure to call ahead of time.

Critter Control

It seems strange to mention such a thing, but we should remember safety first. Snakes and alligators are present in most of the places where these natural parks are built so take the extra precaution necessary to keep friends and family safe.  There will always be nuisance critters such as bugs so prepare to cover food and have bug spray. Critters of opportunity such as birds, squirrels and raccoons may stop by as well but usually wait until the party is over.

Weather

In addition to the elements at the park, don’t forget to check the weather. We Floridians understand weather can change quickly and we must remember to take care. Be sure there are solid structures or leave the party if it becomes threatening with things like lightning.

Leave No Trace

Keep America beautiful and always clean up afterward. While there’s plenty of trash cans and other devices that will help you, do not forget to bring a few extra trash bags and leave the park like it was when you got there.

Entertainment

Parks have different rules when it comes to entertainment. Follow the rules and make sure the space you have can accommodate the party size. Bounce houses, water slides, music, face painting are all fun ideas for a crowd.

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