To celebrate our semi-official grand opening, we are rolling out featured items for a few categories on our site.  These are unique and hard to find products and are some of our most popular products as well.  This month, we are featuring a couple products from our Glowear collection.  Glowear is a loose term we use to describe any type of clothing that illuminates.  Whether that is from chemical reactions or electricity just depends on the product itself. 
Case in point is the two featured products.  This month we wanted to show you all our gloves.  We carry two different types of gloves on our site.   One is the Magic Mitt and the other are simply called glow gloves.  Either one would make a great Halloween costume addition or simply be something to set someone apart at a night club or disco.  We offer both because they have different looks and work in different ways.  

We’re very proud of the addition of the Magic Mitt to our site.  These gloves are quite unique, using small LED lights in the fingertips and palm of the gloves to light the user’s hands.  The light from the Magic Mitt is visible from one-half a mile away and the batteries are easy to find Lithium watch-style batteries.  Because these gloves use LED lighting technology, the battery life is incredibly good.  The gloves themselves are stretchy breathable material and have held up will from our in-house testing.  The lights change colours, so you can have one hand blue and one hand red or both green if you so choose.  The gloves also can be set to flash or blink as well as being constantly on.  

The best part about these gloves though is that the wires are contained within the glove.  This means no contact with the wires, no irritation from the wires and no ripping wires off the control board that is sewn into the wrist.  We were impressed with the construction of the Magic Mitt and knew it deserved to be on our site.  If you want to take a look at them, they are located here: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts/magical-mitt.html 

We have also decided that these gloves are a must-have for any car emergency kit.  Because the flash and are incredibly bright, they offer a level of safety should you have to change a tyre alongside the road.  Set them to on and you don’t need a flash light and set them to blinking to alert drivers that you are there. 
Our glow gloves are a less expensive alternative to the Magic Mitt and for party, nightclub and Halloween applications offer a different look altogether.  They use photo-luminescent impregnated cloth and can be used over and over again.  Just let them sit in the sun and they will shine for a couple hours in the dark.  They also are UV light reactive and will glow continuously, making them perfect for an all-nighter at a nightclub or rave.    

We have also heard that they are quite popular for sign language users as well.  Sign language users wear them at night so they can communicate in the dark.  While we just found out that these gloves were useful and not just something used for fun, we are happy to help those that use sign-language better communicate. 
We’ve been impressed with these gloves as well.  They are one size fits most but that most includes the average 8 year old and the average giant.  They are machine-washable and will last for thousands of glowing cycles.   They are great for adding a glowing pizzazz for a Halloween costume as well as numerous other uses. 

Keep an eye on this blog for more information on other products featured on www.glowstickcity.co.uk
Cheers!

Whenever you have a special occasion that you want to celebrate with friends and family, a party is the perfect solution.  However, everyone who has thrown a party knows that a little organization and planning will enhance the experience for everyone.  Theme parties are especially popular and one that can be used all around for decorations, clothing and games during the event.  One of the most popular theme parties nowadays is the glow party.  People use flashing lights and UV reactive items to add some sparkle and radiance to the party theme.  But, before you throw a glow party or for that matter attend one, you should know what some of the must have’s are!

When throwing a party you have to think about the party decorations as well as giveaways and games for the attendees.  You can decorate both indoors and outdoors using the following glow party essentials:

• El Glow wire found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-party/el-glow-wire.html is perfect for lining and winding around items in the house to add a glow.  It is available in multiple colours.  Use one or two basic colours as a theme or go very festive by using multiple strands all over.
• A Strobe light found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-party/strobe-light.html is the perfect accent to whatever music you will be playing and will get everyone moving on the dance floor.
• The Sun Jar Solar powered lamp found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/solar-powered/sun-jar-solar-powered-lamp.html is perfect to decorate walkways and even pools since it is waterproof.
• Glow Paint found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-paint/glow-paint.html can be used to create signs, posters, banners and flags to decorate all over the home or outdoors.

Don’t forget to add some barware for your guests so that they continue the theme with their drink ware.  You can find various barware items at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-bar-ware.html.  You may want to consider using:

• Shot glasses
• Beer glasses
• Shakers
• Glow cups
• Glow stirrers
• Glow straws
• Margarita glasses
• LED ice cubes
• Drink coasters

You can create games by using various pieces of glow party and give away fun prizes with:

• Glow badges found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-badges-kit.html can be used to write everyone’s name down as a name tag.  Or you can incorporate the multiple colours and use sayings to invent a fun game to be used as an ice breaker
• Glow Graffiti can be used for people to participate in adding their own sayings in a glowing colour.  This can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-gadgets/glow-graffiti-light-spray.html.
• Glowing temporary tattoos are perfect for prize giveaways and will add to the party atmosphere.  This can even be incorporated into a game if you have each person choose a tattoo for someone else.  Glowing temporary tattoos can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=tattoo.
• The glow paint can also be used to decorate T-shirts that can be given away to attendees as mementos of the party.  Make sure you allow up to seventy two hours for it to dry though before attempting to wash it.

If you are attending a glow party there are also some items that will fit in perfectly:

• Bracelets can be used to decorate both wrists and ankles.  They can be found in single colour, bi colour and tri colour models.  Each one will contribute to a festive ambiance.
• Necklaces are the perfect accompaniment to the bracelets.  Mix and match colours or go with a monochromatic look.  Whatever you prefer is up to you.
• If you style your hair and use gel, why not go with the glowing hair gel to add some interest to your hair instead?  This is perfect for a glow party and is sure to turn some heads.
• UV reactive temporary tattoos will enhance those areas of the skin that are exposed.
• You can even use glow in the dark paint to decorate custom pictures or saying on your body or clothing before going to the party. 
• A sound activated equalizer T-shirt is ideal for being around music.  You can see the different levels on the shirt while you are dancing as the music hits highs and lows.
• Novelty items such as bunny ears, flashing pendants, glow glasses and more are also perfect
• Do not forget the glow sticks!  They can be used to hand from belts or just to dance with.  Swirling to the music while holding the glow sticks will provide an interesting effect.

Whether you are throwing a glow party or attending one, the key is to make sure your entire theme is glow related.  Make sure you have the place and yourself decorated with lots of flashing lights and glowing items.  Everyone will have a great time when attending and you will have an event that you will remember for a long time. 

Have you ever been somewhere and wanted to tell those around you what you think?  Have you ever had a slogan come into your mind and wish you had a T-shirt that has that saying?  It is not very practical to seek out and purchase every shirt that comes to mind.  However, there is a way you can ensure you can always communicate your thoughts.  You can purchase a TSketch T-shirt and have your own communication system to the world at your fingertips at all times.

A TSketch T-shirt is the perfect money saving article of clothing for anyone who enjoys novelty shirts.  Find it at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts/tsketch-t-shirt.html.  Many people purchase plain shirts that have a pithy saying on it.  However, the more of these you buy, the more you invest.  But this one T-shirt can be changed to reflect whatever is on your mind at the moment.  You can add sayings, slogans, messages or drawings.  Whatever you want to portray you can, quickly and easily.

The way the shirt works is that you write your message or draw your picture on the screen that is attached to the front of the T-shirt.  There is a glowing light that illuminates the depiction of what you wrote very clearly.  It can be seen clearly in both the evening and during the day time.  The glowing light that is emitted from the back can be controlled so that you can choose from either a soft glow or a bright strobe light and everything in between.  So, you can manage how your message is portrayed.  This is also a great T-shirt to have if you like the Tqualizer T-shirt also found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts/t-qualizer-sound-activated-tshirt.html. 

This is a great way for artists to show off their work and control how it looks to the general public.  The number of ways you can express your personality is limited only by your imagination and creativity.  You can sketch people you see or make funny pictures.  In a club you can even put your phone number for available singles to call you if they are interested. 

The T-shirt is available in solid black that completely accents the board that sits across the chest.  It is made from 100% cotton and should be hand washed to extend its life.  It comes in all standard sizes including small, medium, large and extra large.  In order for the drawing board to work properly it requires two AAA batteries that are easy to install and remove for washing. 

Not only does the wearer have the ability to draw pictures and sayings on the board but you can invite others to draw items as well.  If you are at a party or in a club having people write on your chest can provide endless amounts of entertainment.  You will be sure to attract a crowd and everyone will enjoy themselves while doing it.  Plus, you are sure to meet some new people and make new friends.

The TSketch T-shirt is an ideal addition to your wardrobe.  You will enjoy it immensely and so will your friends.  While the T-shirt is relatively inexpensive, you can get even more of a discount if you purchase more than one.  So, pick a few up to give away to others as presents.

The T-shirt is perfect for gifts during holidays, birthdays and special occasions.  Give them away to friends and family who will appreciate such a fun piece of clothing.  But this is also a great gift to use as promotional materials for a business.  This is especially true for those who own a graphic arts business or communication business.  But any business would benefit from using this to send to their best customers as thank you gifts, potential customers as incentives or even to employees and coworkers for a job well done or prize.

The TSketch T-shirt is a fun addition to any wardrobe.  It can be a great conversation piece when used in a club or at a party.  It will attract attention and you are bound to meet new people from it.  It is also a great expression of your personality.  Gift giving times will be much easier when you have such a perfect present on hand. 

Birthdays are special occasions no matter how old you are.  Everyone enjoys celebrating their special day with friends and family.  Whether you have a small party or just celebrate with a small group, adding some traditional items along with some newer ones is a great way to start the party spirit.  Presents are always appreciated and ensuring the perfect gift is chosen will make the birthday guest of honour feel special.  A cake is a traditional way to help celebrate a birthday.  Ensuring someone feels like the most important person in the world that day will help make their day wonderful.

The person who is celebrating a birthday should be made to feel special throughout the day.  For girls of all ages the fibre optic tiara found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/novelty-glow-1/fibre-optic-tiara.html is perfect to denote who the special person of the day is.  She will feel like a princess or a queen while wearing this all day long.  For boys of all ages the glow stick cap found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts/glow-cap.html is great for everyone to be alerted to who the special guy of the day is.  You can even use glow stick necklaces and bracelets to add to the atmosphere.

Decorations around the home are a must have for a birthday party.  Start off with some El Glow wire found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/el-glow-wire.html in festive colours to decorate the home.  Then you can get some glow graffiti found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-graffiti-light-spray.html to write birthday messages to the honouree.  Even some glow paint would be great for writing messages or creating decorations.

If you are having guests over, make sure there are some goody bags available for the children or a memento for adults.  For children, glow necklaces and bracelets are the perfect gift to take home.  They can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/glow-tri-necklaces.html.  Temporary glowing tattoos are also a fun addition and can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=tattoos.  For adults a great idea for a memento is a T-shirt to commemorate the occasion made with glow paint found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-paint-1.html. 

You certainly need some entertainment options and glow stick games are the perfect way to accomplish this.  You can create relay and skill games with the use of glow sticks.  You can have races or fashion bracelets into a ring toss game.  You can also have a rousing sporting game of football or Frisbee with glowing footballs and flashing Frisbees.  This will keep all guests entertained.  Both the guests and the birthday honouree are sure to have a great time.

Food and drink are typically served at a birthday party and you should keep up the glowing theme for that special person by utilizing glowing barware found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-bar-ware.html.  You can use shot glasses, margarita glasses, cups and beer mugs for your alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.  You can even use glowing stir sticks and straws. 

You can either bake a cake yourself or purchase a special themed birthday cake for the guest of honour.  Make sure you use flavours that the birthday boy or girl really enjoys.  But no birthday cake ritual would be the same without the time honoured tradition of blowing out the candles.  Young and old will adore the giant birthday candle found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/12-giant-birthday-candle-with-presentation-box.html.  It is a huge birthday candle for a huge event in someone’s life.

Of course there is always the fun of opening presents.  There are fun glowing gifts and practical glowing gifts that would be perfect for any occasion.  House ware items such as a shower head, LED faucet or refrigerator magnet is great.  You can get glow sticks that can be used for emergency reasons.  You can also get some novelty items such as jewellery or glow wear that can be worn when going out to get noticed.  Candles, diffusers, night lights and solar lamps are also great gifts.  All of the glow gear is useful and attractive.

From setting the stage to giving gifts, glow gear can help make someone’s birthday extra special.  A birthday only comes around once per year so you should celebrate in style.  Whether you are celebrating with one other persona or a large group, using glow gear is the ideal way to enhance the party atmosphere.  Make sure you let the honouree feel special, decorate the home, have games and prizes for guests, drink ware, cake candles and gifts that will enhance the day of your special birthday honouree.