September 2nd, 2010

The popular US television series Beverly Hills 90210 was a phenomenon. Although it was based on a bunch of teenagers, both teens and adults tuned in every week to see what happened. For those of you who have kids, you probably prayed they never had drama like these kids. But today is a celebration of the show Beverly Hills 90210. Why? Because it IS 90210! Today is September (9) 02 10 (2010). Ok, a bit of a stretch but so was the show.

As popular as Beverly Hills 90210 was, we in the UK aired all but the last seasons of it and it was popular here too. Plus we took a cue from it and launched our own remake, updating it and basing it on UK characters. Whether a fan of the original American version, Beverly Hills 90210 or the new 90210 today is the day to celebrate so drag out your old videos of it and send off some sky lanterns at a 90210 party.

You can write your favourite characters on the sky lanterns and send them off or your favourite show summary. For those who were really into the series you can even relate a favourite memory of the show. While it has been a few years since the original aired, there are still fans. You may have grown up and won’t admit to watching it but with it being so popular certainly some have watched it. Today is the day to come out and be proud of your 90210 status.

Sky lanterns are a great way to celebrate the day. They are fun and with nothing else going on today, why not use it as a perfect excuse to launch some sky lanterns and have some fun with friends? Sky lanterns are not only fun but they create a visually stunning look in the night sky. Plus, all our sky lanterns are environmentally safe, biodegradable and 100% wire free. So, you can be sure when you choose traditional sky lanterns, coloured sky lanterns or any of our other products you can have fun and make sure you are being friendly to the environment.

If you have any saved seasons, how about a 90210 marathon today? Or are you someone who bought all the seasons on DVD? Invite some friends over, have a few drinks and pop in the DVD’s for some great fun. You can laugh at the fashions and what 16 year old kids look like on TV. When you are finished with a season, launch some sky lanterns in honour of the show. Yes, it’s a bit campy but it’s also a lot of fun and not to be taken too seriously.

When there is fun to be had, sky lanterns are sure to be in the middle of it. So, break out the DVD, wear your best 90210 fashions and pop in the DVD. It’s a great excuse to have some laughs today.

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September 1st, 2010

For the whole of the UK, summer is almost completely over and school is going to start back up. For many parents, this is a relief while their children are far more likely to be mourning the death of summer, freedom and no studying. Even some parents will be in the sad camp, especially those with children going off to school for the first time. The teachers are likely a mixed bag. Some will be refreshed from a well-deserved summer while others will still be burned out from the previous year. For everyone dealing with school starting back up, sky lanterns are a perfect pairing for these last, precious, days before school resumes.

Sky Lanterns and Teachers

Incorporating sky lanterns into a lesson plan near the beginning of the school year is a great way to get students engaged and help ease the transition into the new school year. Used as a successful first week incentive, the teacher will be able to keep their classroom under control and have something to capture the student’s imagination at the end of the first week.

On top of simple incentive, floating paper lanterns can be worked into lesson plans as part of the curriculum for many different subjects. Most obvious of these would be science classes. For students studying basic physical science or thermodynamics, paper lanterns work on some very sound scientific principals and applying principals always has more of an impact than simply discussing them in a classroom. For younger students, simply discussing the principal of hot air rising then launching paper lanterns is perfect. For older students, having a spot thermometer can yield readings of the temperature of the lit fuel cell or measure the temperature inside the lantern to find out exactly how many degrees different the internal air must be for the lantern to take flight.

Finally, teachers can use paper lanterns as part of history lanterns as they are based off of and nearly identical to the Chinese lanterns used for the past 2000 years in China. From cultural lessons about Chinese New Year to discussions about the Chinese’ battle strategies during their many, many wars; sky lanterns played a part and can play a part in the lessons as well.

Sky Lanterns and Parents

For parents, a launch of sky lanterns prior to school starting would actually be a traditional use of the Chinese lanterns. One of the primary uses of them to this day is to write messages of good fortune on the lantern prior to launch. Nightskylanterns.co.uk not only sells a wide assortment of paper lanterns for this purpose, but also the proper markers to do so with. For parents, their well wishes for their children, whether five or twenty, as they go back to school can travel up to the heavens as prayers to be answered, at least in the Chinese tradition. The positive energy and beauty of sky lanterns is enough, especially when the children are present to watch and assist all the while knowing their parents want the best for them.

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September 1st, 2010

If you are planning a party, there is a lot of preparation involved. You need to organize a guest list, decide on food and beverages and have entertainment for the guests. Regardless of the type of party, there are some great ideas for entertaining the guests. However, you will want to ensure you get everything done quickly and on a budget so as not to waste money unnecessarily. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to use party packages designed to give you all you need in one easy step plus it is an economical solution that will help you save money. Sky lantern party packages are the perfect way to entertain guests.

 

You can get sky lantern party packages for a wedding, festival or even a birthday party such as the ones found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/birthday-packs/birthday-packs/prod_14.html. But if you are having a party for any other reason, you may want to get the standard sky lantern party package such as the one found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/birthday-packs/party-packages/prod_20.html. This party package will allow you to provide guests with entertainment and functionality in one easy step while saving money and time.

 

The party packages come in three different sizes to conveniently suit the size of your party. They all come with an assortment of traditional sly lanterns in a variety of colours, several glow sticks that can be used, also in a variety of colours and ice fountains. The small package contains twelve sky lanterns, one hundred glow sticks and four ice fountains. The medium contains twenty four lanterns, two hundred glow sticks and eight ice fountains while the large contains forty eight sky lanterns, four hundred glow sticks and sixteen ice fountains. You can choose the size of the party package you want based on the number of people who will attend your gathering.

 

Sky lanterns are perfect for any occasion. You can light the fuel cell and in less than a minute have them ready for launch. They will float through the sky and can be seen for several miles. For an added bit of personalization you can write personal notes on the sky lanterns or the names of each guest. In good conditions you can see the lanterns in the sky for several miles and they will float in the air up to twenty minutes before falling gently to the ground. The sly lanterns are environmentally friendly and biodegradable so you do not have to worry about harming the environment.

 

Glow sticks are a fun and entertaining feature in the party packages and guests will have a lot of fun with them. They are perfectly safe to use and you can create jewellery or make crafts with them. This is ideal for any party to entertain and to allow guests to keep a memento of the occasion. Ice fountains are a great alternative to sparklers or roman candles but can be used indoors if you wish. They are safe and non toxic. They emit a sparkle f lights and shooting stars that will be sure to delight guests of all ages. For an evening gathering, party or event, the party packages are ideal to provide a stunning array of lights and fun that can be used for the enjoyment of the guests.

 

If you are planning a party, look no further than the sky lantern party packages. You can purchase everything you need in one easy step which is convenient and will save you a lot of time when planning and organizing your event. In addition, the sky lantern party packages are economical so you can provide plenty of opportunity for entertainment without breaking the bank and going over your allotted budget for the occasion. Whenever you have a gathering of friends, family or co-workers, use sky lantern party packages to help you create a fun and festive occasion that guests will enjoy and talk about for years to come.

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