The main question people have when they see these flashing balloons is "How do they work?" When you see a bunch of balloons sparkling and flashing like a Christmas tree, it can be a little disconcerting. 

One of the most popular brands of lighted balloons are the so-called "Lumi Loons". They come as complete units containing a latex balloon, three LED lights and an easy-to-fill valve with a 6-foot string attached to it. The bulb area of the light is inserted into the latex balloon and the balloon is inflated around the light. 

Keep in mind this cannot be done with balloons you plan to blow up using your mouth. You'll either need a helium tank (if you want the balloons to float) or an electrical balloon inflator. For full instructions, watch the video below.

The lights can morph and change into varying shades, or it can stay the same brightness. Each of the Lumi Loon bags comes with ten units, so purchasing just one bag gets you enough to create three centerpieces with three to four balloons.

Balloon lights come in a variety of colors and prints. You can purchase a package that includes multiple colors or you can get a package with only one color. If you put colored lights into a white or clear balloon, it will have a different effect than if you insert white lights into a colored balloon. The possibilities are endless - select the ones that fit your taste and event best.

The cost of a bag of ten Lumi Loons is approx. $14.00 for plain balloons and $17 for the printed ones. If you purchase them in bulk, ask for a discount. Considering how much you would spend on candles or string lights, this is a reasonable investment for adding sparkle and excitement to a party. 

Plus, using these lights instead of having candles burning makes the party environment much safer, especially if little children are attending the event. 

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