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Archive for February, 2009

In the iconic words of Noddy Holder and Slade, It’s Christmas!! They aren’t the only ones getting excited as the festive season dawns on us once again though. Christmas is a time for people to let their hair down and have a good time…and what better way to celebrate than with Christmas fancy dress?!

For Santa’s little helpers, there are plenty of sexy Santa, or Mrs Claus costumes around that’ll get people blushing, and not from too much brandy! These womens fancy dress costumes generally include a revealing dress with a Santa hat and are of great quality. So if you see a group of scantily clad figures running around with mistletoe, don’t be alarmed- the Christmas season brings out the need to party.

Thanks to Will Ferrell and his movie Elf, the demand for outfits of that ilk has soared. Indeed both adults and children are able to wear an elf costume and not look out of place. Most elf costumes come with some sort of jacket, trousers and a really cool elf hat, but it’s also possible to pick up some brilliant elf shoes- some even come with bells on!

We are remember being young and venturing up and down on a climbing frame in the local park. These come in two different types, metal and wooden climbing frames. Metal frames in general consist of multiple bars standing on a tarmac surface with a variety of plastic shapes at the bottom to climbing through.

The playhouse comes into its own with the ability to play outdoors but still under a roof so away from rain and wind. There are so many styles with playhouses aimed at girls, playhouses aimed at boys but also designs which will suit either. Some playhouses have a veranda, an upstairs level as well as a chimney. Many retailers stock different styles so have a good look around before deciding.

It is well known that bouncing on a trampoline is very good for you, lets children interact with each other, gain confidence and coordination and overall have excellent fun, sometimes hours at a time. One of the most popular trampolines in recent years is now the Jumpking OvalPOD which comes in two different sizes and In an oval shape instead of circular. This allows it to fit in different shaped gardens with the same brilliant fun as a round trampoline.