hoops and fire rings

Hula hoops have been around since the days of ancient Greece, when they were used for exercise, to 3000 years ago in Egypt where hoops of grapevine were rolled. They were rediscovered in the 1950's and became an icon of that era. Modern children and adults still find hula hooping a great form of exercise and just plain fun. We have a hoop for each family member and a couple extras for guests. They're put to use constantly and bridge all ages... my daughter started hooping at 4, and her grandmother even gets into the action! Hula hoops are a fabulous activity for any outdoor party/gathering, whether you make them with a group or just have a bunch ready for action. Here's a link to make your own. Make several in various circumferences.

Now what's a circus without a ring of flames? Make an (almost) instant flaming hoop for daring performers and any available wild cats!  Create fire with strips of multicolored jersey cut  from various old t-shirts. Oranges and reds are perfect, but I'd love to experiment with a rainbow ring, as well.  Space them evenly around the hoop.

Dare the first tiger you happen upon to jump through...

If they won't cooperate, search out a local zebra... they're quite agreeable!