Hosting a successful cocktail party may not be as easy as you think. After a long morning of shifting stock around the warehouse we decided to have a break and a biscuit. Whilst sipping on glasses of orange squash, the team discussed the complex nature of hosting a top notch cocktail party.  Deciding what drinks to serve, what glasses to use and what music to be played caused quite a ‘stir’ in the office! We couldn’t reach an agreement in the end but we did come up with a few great ideas to improve your next cocktail party…

Have a themed bar – Focus on just a few varieties of spirits! Oh, and remember to have a fridge stocked with plenty of accompanying fruit!

Have a signature drink – Master a specific drink to really impress your guests!

Remember ice buckets – You can never have too much ice! Also fill these with glowsticks to produce stunning effects that generate a cool atmosphere.

Straws & Stirrers – Our glowing straws are a great way of adding a cool touch to any drink you serve. They can also be used as stirrers.

Got a great idea? Let us know!

It looks like we won’t be testing some of our awesome new stock outside today, once again we find the warehouse being pounded by incredible wind and rain, this time from Storm Imogen.

It may be miserable weather but the Glowtopia team aren’t letting it slow them down on another busy Monday! We are super excited to have our new stock arrive and orders are flying out from our website. Some orders are even being sent to the far corners of Europe. Did you know that our glowsticks are particularly popular in Norway, Denmark and Italy?!  We’ve also been busy today working on some new promotional material, you can keep up to date with that by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Our social media profiles are also the best place to find the details on our latest competitions!

The wind and rain can be a little disheartening on a dark Monday in February, so we’ve been discussing why we are excited for spring and summer! Long warm days are perfect for days out, camping, beach trips, BBQs and much more! We came up with a few ways you can use glowsticks for outdoor fun…

• Glowing team games – Spruce up your game of football, rounders or hide & seek with glowsticks. You can use them to identify players, mark pitches and more! Or you could use fabric paint to create teamwear!
• Glow stick hula hooping – Our bracelets can be joined to form giant hula hoops! Great fun for all ages!
• Glowing scavenger hunts – Perfect for long summer evenings where you can use glowsticks in an enchanted scavenging adventure!
• Glow stick ring toss – A colourful twist on a great garden game! Use our mega glowsticks as pegs and our necklaces as hoops! Great fun for the whole family!

Stay tuned for more fun ideas!

Have an idea you want to share with us? Please get in touch!

Who would have thought that glowsticks would be the magic behind the latest gym craze? Up and down the country gyms, healthclubs and dance teachers have turned to glowsticks to add a funky twist to their classes… the result is an incredible glowtastic calorie burning madness!

One of the pioneers behind this is ‘Clubbercise’, three friends dreamed up this incredible new activity that is the biggest dance fitness concept since Zumba! We absolutely love the idea, it combines two of our favourite things; fitness & glowsticks!

Here is how it works…

You attend a class at your local leisure facility where you are given a set of glowsticks! The lights are then darkened and you begin dancing to some of the best pop anthems… whats not to like?!  Whilst dancing in the dark with lights and  funky glowsticks you’ll tone your muscles and burn calories! It sounds great to us! Why not check it out?

Fancy buying your own glowsticks and giving it a go yourself… checkout our product range here!

If you have young children in middle school you probably dread birthday parties…it’s understandable! Sugar fuelled madness with competitive parents is not fun for anybody involved. Whether you are hosting or simply taking a young child to a birthday party it can certainly be an almighty headache (unless you are party animals like us)!

Party bags are the key to successful kids birthday parties… they are the item that parents and kids talks about!  We are here to ensure you create awesome party bags that aren’t costly and will provide hours of entertainment for your guests.

Why not throw in…

A glowstraw – a fun and safe way of enjoying party drinks!

Glow in the dark glasses – easy to assemble and provides hours of fun photos and entertainment!

Glow earrings and glow in the dark bunny ears – Girls love them!

Glow stick caps – fun for kids to assemble and allows children to experiment with different colour combinations/patterns

Glow stick swords – great for pirate themed parties!

Glow bracelets – ideal for discos! Can even be made into balls which can be used for fun party games!

There you have it! Birthday party bags can be reasonably priced, creative and fun!

With the Reading & Leeds festival line-up slowly coming to light and some strong rumours coming from Glastonbury, it’s officially time to get excited for festival season!

Already got your ticket? Lucky you!

Considering getting a ticket? Go for it! You won’t regret it!

There are a lot of things you need to take along to a festival; tent, sleeping bag, water bottles, spare tent pegs, rubbish bags …. The list is long and painful! However, people often forget the little things that make an incredible difference! Our range of glowsticks, paints and novelties are festival MUST TAKES.

Want to be seen on TV?

Our 18” LED flashing baton and 12” mega glowsticks are sure to get you noticed!

Our glow glasses, bracelets and bunny ears will also help you get noticed in the crowds!

UV cosmetics are also essential! Paint your faces, style your hair & even decorate your lips with our awesome UV range… check it out here.

Happy Festival Planning !

TIP: Identify your tent with regular glowsticks to make it easier to locate!

Planning a top quality hen party can be difficult! Little things can make a big difference in terms of ensuring that you and your guests have the most incredible time. Have you considered these little additions…. They’re perfect party companions:

Glow Ear Rings – add some glow to your glam! They’re fun, safe & stylish!

Glow in the dark bunny ears – Why not glow funkily from head to toe?

Flashing LED bunny ears – Go all out with this stunning party accessory!

Glow Straws – Our glow straws make sipping on a funky cocktail even more awesome!

UV lipstick – Heading out dancing? This is sure to get you noticed! You’ll have a great time!

Happy Partying!

Social media is full of photos of crazy hair-dos! By the looks of things, glow in the dark and UV cosmetics are set to be a big hit this year!

Try it for yourself with our UV hair gel and hair streaks!

Our professional washout hair products are great for getting an epic party look!  When applied, our products give temporary neon colours in daylight and when exposed to UV lighting your hair will explode into some intense glowing colours!

Want to hear about some other cool UV cosmetic products?

Our UV lipsticks are sure to get you noticed with their vibrant glow!

Want to go all out? Check out our UV face and body paints!

Once again, the working week is coming to an end (Wahoo)! The Glowtopia team have had another busy week of…

• Processing orders
• Working closely with clients to ensure their exact party needs are catered for
• Web development
• Social media enhancement (Check out our facebook and twitter feeds)
• Sourcing and developing new product lines
• Planning 2016 (Its set to be the best one yet… stay tuned)
• Developing promotional material
• And more!

Its been good fun though, the coffee and music have been exceptional! The only sad sight was putting our office Christmas décor back into storage!

Have a great weekend! Be sure to keep us in mind for all of your party needs!

It should come as no surprise, we love everything that glows! We don’t just sell the highest quality glowsticks in all manner of shapes, colours and sizes… We sell all the party essentials!

2016 is set to be a huge year and we cannot wait for festival season! Who knows, you might even see us at a few events handing out party gear! To make the 2016 party season even better, we promise to bring even more cool products to you! In fact, we’ve got a feeling that 2016 is going to be the year of L.E.D light parties!

Have you checked out our range?

Our LED sound reactive glasses, hats and eyes headband are great for kids discos and parties!

Maybe you want to ensure your dog can be seen at night? We have a collar for that!

Going to a concert? Our batons are a must!

We’ve got all you need! Check it out!

Unfortunately due to our location on the ‘sunny’ south coast, the Glowtopia team are rarely exposed to snow! However, we’ve got some great ideas for glow-tastic fun in the winter weather! Why not decorate a snowman with glowsticks? You could even dress him in a glow cap! A glow in the dark snowball fight would be pretty cool too… use glowsticks and glow bracelets to identify teammates!