Children's parties are the hardest to plan, we are always busy the day before the event trying to prepare the food, organise the guests and look after the kids.
The last thing we need now is to find the entertainment for our party to keep the children happy throughout the day.
Some entertainment can be very expensive, take time and hard work to organise.
Other things to consider are the ages of the children coming to the party, the weather and what entertainment would be suitable.
And above everything else will ensure they remain entertained throughout the day.
I have planned, organised and attended many children's parties having three children of my own and this has given me a valuable insight into the effective organisation a party requires.
For the post thirteen years, planning and organising children's parties has been a big part of our family's life.
We have tried and tested every form of entertainment from disco's & karaoke, pool, horse riding and bowling parties the list goes on.
These all have their up's and down's, some are extremely expensive and other's still have the cost but don't last during the course of the day.
With the current financial climate we are all looking for ways of throwing a great party for our children, but without the high price tag.
One of the most enjoyable and hassle free forms of entertainment has to be the hiring of a bouncy castle.
This will keep your children entertained for the full day and the nice thing is that bouncy castle companies deliver the inflatable and prepare it ready for use, without you even having to lift a finger.
Bouncy castles come in a variety of styles, sizes and themes, suitable for all ages up to adults and when hiring an inflatable there are some facts to consider.
How do I hire an inflatable? An online search is the best way to locate an inflatable hire company in your local area, there will be a lot to choose from, but usually the ones at the top of the search results are the more favourable and have been successively there an extensive time.
The inflatable I should choose to suit my needs? The first thing to take into consideration is the space you have available, whether the party is indoors or outdoors.
If your party is indoors you must also check the height of the room.
All operators will give you the full sizes of their inflatable's on company's website; this will make it easier for you to plan the right inflatable for your day.
If you are having trouble with planning the right inflatable always ring the company, they will advise you on your specification and some operators will even visit you before the event and pick a suitable inflatable for the day.
This is usually only the family run businesses, not the larger companies that offer this service.
Will they turn up on the day? I don't want to be let down? This is always a major concern for most families and in the height of summer when all the operators are busy; there can be times when this happens.
So before you order online or by phone, always check the reviews for the company.
When looking into the reviews it is advisable to search externally, as reviews on the company website are usually manually entered.
Important information that I should know before hiring an inflatable? There is always a Hire agreement to read and sign before the use of an inflatable; this covers the operator and yourself.
All operators should take you through their Hire agreement, which indicates the operation of the inflatable and the safety precautions.
This will give you an understanding on the safe operation of the inflatable and how it should be used, so you day is full of and finishes on a high note.