SIZZLING SUMMER CAMPS WITH EINSTEINZ LAB

THIS SUMMER, GOGGLES AREN’T JUST FOR THE POOL!

Looking for something new and exciting for your kids this summer? Then tell your little ones that goggles aren’t just for the pool, and head to Einsteinz Lab for some EXPLODING SUMMER FUN! Children ages 4 to 12 can step into the wonderful world of science with one of Einsteinz Lab’s entertaining yet educational camps! Contact Einzteinz Lab at www.einstienzlab.com for available weeks and pricing. Space is limited.

The Only Place In Charlotte For “REAL” Hip Hop Classes Are At FunkyTown Parties. Registration has started for the spring session. Choose from Songwriting with Omega Sparks, Hip Hop with Brenda or Natalie, Break Dance With Ivan or our NEW Hip Hop / Break Dance Combo Class with Tim. http://ow.ly/9c5et

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Planning a Sweet 16 parties in Charlotte can be tough, but here is a great idea to add to you party.  Let’s face it: The old standards – soda, root beer, and water with a twist of lime – are boring. On the other hand, mocktails, also known as mixed non-alcoholic beverages, offer a more exciting alternative to the old virgin reliables, and can provide plenty of yummy advantages. Celebrating your birthday with a mix your own mocktail bar adds a great element of fun to parties, especially parties with teens.

I recommend that you stock your “bar” with lots of ice, fruit juices, sparkling water, grenadine, sparkling cider and other mixer ingredients.  Add garnishes such as maraschino cherries, lemon twists, orange slices and lime wedges. Provide plenty of glasses, a martini shaker and a jigger to measure ounces.  It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or formal – just fun!

Print your favorite mocktail recipes on cards and place them at the bar for your guests to use. Below are some of my favorite mocktail recipes.

Yellow Bird

1 oz each OJ, pineapple, grapefruit

2 oz sprite

Add ice

Float grenadine on top and let it dribble for effect

Baby Bellini

2 oz peach nectar

Chilled sparkling cider

Pour nectar into champagne flute. Slowly add sparkling cider.

Cinderella

1 oz lemon juice

1 oz OJ

1 oz pineapple juice

2 oz ginger ale

Dash of grenadine

Pour juices into cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain into a glass and add ginger ale and grenadine.

FunkyTown Parties includes a mocktail bar with every Sweet 16 party. For more information on booking your Sweet 16 party at FunkyTown contact us at www.funkytownparties.com

The coolest kids spa party place in Charlotte. FunkyTown transforms into a private funky day spa with disco lights and music. Begin your party with a mini-manicure with funky colors and styles. Relax with a soothing facial applied by our staff. Then, end your party with your choice of a runway show or dance time. Contact us to book your party www.funkytownparties.com

Omega Sparx is one of the hottest up and coming lyricists in the game.  Not only is Omega a national recording artist, but he is passionate about sharing his success and knowledge with youth.  His unique style of music and lyricism promote positive, progressive themes in Hip Hop culture.  Over the past three years, he has taught, recorded, and managed some of North Carolina’s brightest youth and young adults.

Internationally, he is known as a fierce and passionate rapper that writes about a plethora of topics.  It has been a passion of Omega’s to give back to kids and communities through the art of Songwriting.  His new “Charlotte’s Got Talent” class at FunkyTown Parties will be fun and informative for anyone serious about the art of Songwriting.

No matter what you want to write Pop, R&B, Rock, Dance, Rap or Hip Hop Lyrics. He will teach how to create structure, writing and rhyming techniques. This course cover all the basics and so much more. For more information of Songwriting classes with Omega contact us at www.funkytownparties.com

Save the date for Funky Town Parties inaugural Funk Fest Saturday, August 25th 2012 from 2pm – 5pm, at The Fountains shopping center, 8155 Ardrey Kell Road Charlotte 28277.

This is a free family event and will include live DJs, all styles and b-boy battle, live performers and activity booths with air-brush t-shirts, games and more.

People are encourages to bring a new, unwrapped toy or baby item for the event’s charity partner, Bright Blessings, which provides birthday parties for homeless children and services for mothers.

For more information, visit www.funkytownparties.com.

More parents are starting to have joint birthday parties with other families for their children. This growing trend is the reverse of the “Let’s Outdo the Jones” mentality of a few years ago.

If you are looking to simplify your child’s birthday party while you save on costs and reducing the workload plus you can divide the tasks between the families then, a joint birthday party is something to consider. This is when two or more children whose birthdays are near each other have their party together, it can be friends or siblings. Typically joint birthday parties are held with classmates or other children who have the same friends. This type of party works well for children because you often invite the whole class to birthday parties at this age.

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind about hosting a joint party with another family.

1. Make sure the birthday kids like each other and get along. They do not need to be best friends, but should enjoy each other’s company.
2. Realize that when you host a joint birthday party with another family you will be giving up some control over the party.
3. When having a sibling joint party, keep in mind kids often have a tendency to be jealous of their siblings than a friend, make sure that both kids are in agreement with a joint birthday party.
4. When planning the party together sit down with the other family and discuss the details. One of the most important topics to discuss is the budget. Especially for specific items, such as invitations, decorations and cake. One family’s idea of a typical birthday cake might be to go to a specialty bakery and spend $150 on a cake while another family gets birthday cakes from the grocery store.
5. The next detail to discuss is the venue and theme for the party. Make sure that joint parties be held at a location that is desired by both kids. Make sure both kids agree and are excited about the theme for the party.
6. Talk openly with the other family about the best way to handle presents. If the party is for two children, then it is fine for the guests to give presents to both children. However, if a guest would not have attended one of the child’s parties, then they do not need to bring a gift for the child they do not know.

I highly recommend having joint birthday parties. It is a wonderful way to celebrate your child’s birthday while watching your budget. FunkyTown Parties is a great place for joint birthday parties, in fact we actually do them very often and we welcome them. Contact us today at www.funkytownparties.com and book a joint birthday party for your child.

The best place in Charlotte for summer camp field trips are at FunkyTown Parties. The coolest place to have a good time, choose from a group dance party, or the very popular Graffiti party where kids can create a graffiti project, play video games and dance to the hottest music. Got an all girls group?? How about a day at the spa, nothing beats FunkyTown’s disco spa.  Any of the FunkyTown field trips are sure to be a great time for all kids. Contact us at www.funkytownparties.com to book your summer field trip to FunkyTown.