Choosing Party Vendors....

People have all kinds of parties - big and little, expensive and frugal - but one thing that they almost all have in common is that they have some help SOMEWHERE.   It might be that you have a completely catered affair, hire a mariachi band and flamingo dancers, and a plane that trails a Happy Birthday Banner. Perhaps your budget is more in line with having Sam's Club whip up some cupcakes and balloons from the Dollar Tree!  But help is good.

IT'S ALL GOOD!

 

When choosing your "people" - it's important to keep a few things in mind...

 

 

• REFERRALS -  Has a friend had a party similar recently? Naturally you don't want do have the SAME party, but a little advice on what kind of experience they had might be helpful!
• EXPERIENCE - How long has the company been in the area? Can they suggest other vendors?
• INSURANCE - Certain kinds of vendors (like party rental equipment) should carry a liability policy in case of an accident.  This is VERY important when you are using a vendor that specializes in things like bounce houses, waterslides, obstacle courses, dunk tanks and the like.  If they aren't carrying coverage, then seriously question if that is the right vendor for you!
• PERSONNEL - If you are going to have people ON SITE at your HOUSE, you want to know who they are.  Because we have kids, I am a little bit NUTS about this at our house.  Would you want some weirdo hanging around your kids? Background checks are your friend!

 

Well, that's all I can think of at this time, hope it helped!  If you are in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas and are looking for a party vendor that fits the above, be sure to call Party Jumpers - bouncehouses, obstacle courses, waterslides and dry slides, dunk tanks, concessions, tables and chairs, and party games delivered directly to you door!  Mention this blog and get 15% off your rentals! Have a great day,

 

Michelle

 

 



Forgot to plan the party....

It's 3am....you are jolted awake with one thought. "OMG - it's almost OCTOBER". 

Normally, another month on the calendar is not cause for a cold sweat.
It is however when you are entering ......

"The Birthday Zone"

(insert ominous music here)

In my house, "The Birthday Zone" means that my oldest four kids have birthdays in immediate succession (read as October, November, December and January). Add in the holidays, and you have mind numbing, head spinning stress, the kind that curves your spine and chips your GEL nail polish. 

Fear not dear maiden....

For you have Party Jumpers. I specialize in last minute dinners, hairdressing appointments, and you guessed it, BIRTHDAY PARITIES!  One call does it all - I can hook you up with a cool inflatable (bouncehouse - waterslide - obstacle course), Concessions (popcorn, sno cones, cotton candy, hot dog warmers), tables and chairs, and NOW (drum roll) COMPLETE PARTY STUFF (table clothes, paper goods, custom invitations).  It's so hot you can't find it on the web site yet - mostly because I suck at keeping the website up to date because I'm too busy trying to PLAN A PARTY! I'm joining forces with some cool and LOCAL businesses to provide you with the best in town for party goods. Think cool cakes, great helpers, and naturally, the best party rentals in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas for your kids birthday party.  A D.I.Y. kinda gal? Then check out our cool Pinterest page here for the hottest trends in kids parties. Check out my site at www.partyjumpersinc.com and remember...

(941) 343-0370

Up Party!

So in  a couple of weeks, the Florida Balloon Festival is coming to Lakewood Ranch!  We are so excited (as a family) for this amazing event - it's inspired an "Up" themed birthday party rant from me!  One of the best kids movies in the last couple of years - and you'll love the fun and easy ideas on my Pinterest page!

Balloons everywhere - my favorite idea is one of those cardboard playhouses with balloons on the top for a decoration!  We have our Awesome Adventure Combo bouncehouse that would be perfect for this party! Give us a call and we will help you plan the best party ever! (941) 343-0370

Adventure Combo - only from Party Jumpers