Monday, May 31st, 2010

Everyone is familiar with the tradition of releasing doves at special occasions. The sight is spectacular and romantic. Festivals are one time when doves are often released and weddings are a traditional favourite as well. However, the practice can be both expensive and messy. However, there is an alternative that is more economical, less messy and even environmentally friendly so it will help make your special occasion a green one too! Bio Dove Balloons are the answer.

Bio Dove balloons found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/related-products/10-x-white-bio-dove-balloons/prod_32.html are a special type of balloon that can be used at any event to add to the festivity of the occasion. Used in conjunction with white cylindrical sky lanterns such as the ones found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/chinese-lanterns/white-traditional-cylindrical-sky-lanterns/prod_10.html, they can make a stunning addition to any event. The guests will enjoy the beauty of the balloons and lanterns as they are released into the sky. You will be confident that you are not adding to unnecessary waste and are using only biodegradable materials.

Releasing doves at your event can be rather expensive and also quite messy. However, with the Bio Dove Balloons, you have a very easy clean up process. They are easy to use and to release with no worries of creating a mess. Also, they are a much more economical solution. The biodegradable balloons come in lots of ten so you can purchase as few or as many as you would like in order to add to your event. Comparatively speaking, this is a much less expensive option.

Bio Dove Balloons will degrade anywhere from ten days to three months depending on conditions. Regular helium balloons, however, take several years. If left alone the dove balloons may take up to three months to degrade. However exposure to the sun’s rays, water, heat or physical stresses it can take as little as ten days. This is an exceptionally short amount of time and you can be confident that you are contributing to going green and doing your part to help save the environment without sacrificing style at your gathering.

The biodegradable dove balloons look spectacular when released en masse for a dramatic effect. Each balloon also comes with a length of biodegradable string so you can fill a lot of them and secure them until you are ready to release them. You can position them throughout the event until you are ready to release them or you can give each of the guests their own dove balloon to release at a predetermined time. The effect will be dramatic and breathtaking.

The dove balloons will float for over twenty hours and have travelled up to 2,000 km in one fell swoop. Of course, the weather and wind conditions will affect this but you could launch some biodegradable dove balloons and have them found in another country. This dramatic effect is a great way to enhance any celebrations.

Weddings are an especially popular time to use bio dove balloons. The traditional white along with the purity of the doves signifies patience and tenderness which is perfect for a wedding and the emotions for the event. Releasing bio doves in the air after the wedding is pronounced is the ideal way to honour the bride and groom. Guests at the wedding will enjoy the spectacle and the bride and groom will have a happy and lasting memory of their special day.

Festivals are also another time where biodegradable balloons are popular. The symbol of peace in the dove is great for showing support for a good cause in a peaceful manner. Every person who attends could be given a balloon and when the rally or festival is over everyone can release their balloon doves. People from miles around will be able to see the vision of thousands of dove balloons getting released into the sky.

Bio Doves are perfect for any celebration or event where you want to add some dramatic effect. They are available in lots of ten and can be purchased in bulk if you want to release them en masse. They include biodegradable string and the materials for the balloon will decompose in three months or less so you are helping keep the environment safe. Bio Doves are a safe, eco friendly and economic way to add some elegance and pizzazz to your special occasion.

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Monday, May 31st, 2010

Two great reasons to light and release sky lanterns: a late bank holiday and cheese rolling event. In May there are two public bank holidays at the beginning and end of the month. Both these days are traditionally taken off by many workers so they can have a relaxing and enjoyable day off. But that is not the only event scheduled for today. The Gloucestershire Cheese rolling festival is held each year on this day and many people from around the country flock to Cooper’s Hill in order to see this unique and fun spectacle. Over 15,000 people attended last year’s event and the occasion is seeing growing popularity. Steeped in tradition, most people do not want to see an end to this tradition. Unfortunately, this year’s event has been cancelled.

For those who have the day off because of the late bank holiday and were planning on attending the cheese rolling contest, you will have to make other plans this year. Because of the increasing popularity of the even and concerns for health and safety, the event has been cancelled for this year. Amid protest, though, talks are underway to make improvements to the event so it can be carried on as it has in the future. There are several different types of races all built around the premise of chasing after a wheel of cheese that is rolling down a hill. The winners in each event get the cheese.

If you are a supporter of the cheese rolling event, light and release a sky lantern to show your support and to make sure it comes back again next year. You can take a white cylindrical lanterns such as the one shown at http://www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/sky-lanterns/white-cylindrical-sky-lanterns/prod_10.html and personalize it with a message of support for cheese rolling. If people all over the UK do this, maybe it will show the town how popular and beloved the event is and will make the necessary changes and improvements so the event can return next year.

A great idea to show your support is to hold your own mini cheese rolling event in your own yard. Or, you can simply have a wine and cheese party. Complete the evening with a glowing display of sky lanterns so that the night sky is alight with the glow of many different flying lanterns. Use Mega Vube sky lanterns such as those found at http://www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/novelty-sky-lanterns/mega-cube-lanterns/prod_28.html to really make an impact statement.

Even if you don’t have a particular fondness for the cheese rolling event, it is still a bank holiday and time to let loose a bit. You have the day off, why not put it to good use. Have some friends and family over to watch sports, catch the latest movie or cook and socialize. There does not have to be a particular special occasion to take advantage of the fun of sky lanterns. Anytime you have a gathering of people you can increase the fun by using flying lanterns. Always have some on hand in case you have an event you want to use them for.

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Sunday, May 30th, 2010

It is no secret that sky lanterns are a growing trend when it comes to celebrations. Both small get togethers and large parties are ideal times to incorporate paper lanterns into the party. In order to maximize enjoyment of the sky lanterns, though, you need to have some ideas on how to use then for the most fun. Plus, you need to know how to use them properly so that you remain safe whenever you use them. Sky lanterns are safe and fun but there are a few common sense precautions that should be taken before releasing them.

Safe Sky Lantern Use for Maximum Fun and Entertainment

Sky lanterns are very safe as long as you take some minor precautions and use them properly. If children will be present they should always be assisted and supervised by an adult. Never leave lit sky lanterns unattended. Sky lanterns are biodegradable and fire resistant in order to be as safe as possible. Each one comes individually wrapped. When removing the wrapping inspect it for damage. Never use a torn or broken paper lantern. There are conditions that are better for use. If it is excessively windy or if there is inclement weather, save the Chinese lanterns for another day when it is calm and pleasant outside.

Make sure there are no obstructions in the way that may pose a risk such as trees, buildings or hay bales. Do not use sky lanterns where it could be mistaken for a distress signal or within close proximity to an airport. If these simple rules are followed, use of flying lanterns is perfectly safe and you can have a lot f fun using them and seeing a beautiful display in the night sky.

Uses for Sky Lanterns

The times, occasions and events where you can use Chinese lanterns is limited only by your imagination. Whenever you have a gathering of friends of family to celebrate something, set off some sky lanterns. Some examples of fun uses for sky lanterns include:

· Use sky lanterns such as the traditional white lanterns found at http://www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/sky-lanterns/white-traditional-sky-lanterns/prod_8.html as a way to celebrate a wedding. The happy couple and guests alike can release them during this joyous time.

· Coloured lanterns such as the ones found at http://www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/sky-lanterns/coloured-traditional-sky-lanterns/prod_9.html are ideal for helping to celebrate a birthday party.

· Anniversaries are great times to set off as many sky lanterns as the years the couple has been married.

· New Year’s is a fun time to set off sky lanterns in any size or colour and is a longer lasting, less expensive and safer option to fire crackers.

· Having a party to watch your favourite sporting event? Use themed flying lanterns such as the football lanterns found at http://www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/novelty-sky-lanterns/football-sky-lanterns/prod_26.html to mark the occasion.

· Any get together will be fun with smiley face sky lanterns. They can be used at festivals, concert or any party you may have at your home.

· Heart shaped sky lanterns are perfect for Valentine’s Day or just during a nice romantic at-home date.

Use your imagination for getting the most fun out of sky lanterns and follow the precautions to use them safely.

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