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Meet Our Team Vinny Marini Area Publisher Vinny has championed the value of SnagMob to the Tupelo, Saltillo & Belden communities for almost a year. This will be Vinny’s last issue as an Area Publisher, as he is retiring to embracing the title of the Keeper of the Estate. “Thank you to the clients who I have met along the way and to the entire SnagMob family!”
Sign up online at www.snagmob.com to learn about amazing offers, curious local finds and social events in Tupelo & North Mississippi.
Sonja Senter Area Publisher Sonja is a highly skilled professional with a diverse background who is proud to call Tupelo home. She grew up in Nashville, Tenn. where she met (and had the good sense to marry) Daniel Reese Senter III. He convinced her to move back to his hometown of Tupelo, where they have lived for the past 15 years. They have a seven year old son, Slate, who is going to be a rock star one day.
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SNAGMOB, Issue 4, August / September 2016 is published six times a year by Smart Shopper LLC. For advertising information, please email featureme@snagmob.com or call (866) 575-7866. AREA PUBLISHERS Vinny Marini | vinny@snagmob.com Sonja Senter | sonja@snagmob.com
Managing Partner Kiersten has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a marketing focus from Slippery Rock University. (Yes, there is a real place called Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania). She has lived in the south for over 10 years, which, incidently, is the last time she picked up a snow shovel.
Ashley Gordon Art Director & Creative Editor Ashley worked as the Art Director for DeSoto Magazine for seven years before joining the SnagMob team. She earned her associates degree in graphic design from Northwest Community College and bachelors degree in graphic design from the University of Memphis, and has called Senatobia, Miss. home her entire life.
Sarah Vaughan Contributing Writer Sarah graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Journalism and has worked as a contributor for The Commercial Appeal, Town and Gown Magazine, and DeSoto Magazine. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, cheering on the Memphis Grizzlies and Nashville Predators, and chasing after her beagle, Amos, and tabby, Arlo.
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Contributing Photographer Aaron is a two-time PPMA (Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama) Photographer of the Year. When Aaron is not behind the camera, you can find this Tupelo native with his son Archer and Ace, their New English Mastiff puppy.
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Domestic Divas North Mississippi Party Rental
Fun for the Whole Family
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D’Casa Mexican Grill
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Local Favorites House of Bounce and North Mississippi Party Rentals owners Scottie and Lindsay Thompson with their children, Brielle, Jada, and Scottie Jr.
We do all the work,
you have all the fun By Sarah Vaughan | Photos by Aaron Adams, Icon Studio Portrait Design
Family Owned House of Bounce and North Mississippi Party Rentals Offers Stress-free Convenience for Parties, Picnics and More
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cottie and Lindsay Thompson’s business didn’t start with a dream or a lifelong talent, but with a birthday party and a water slide. In 2010, their daughter, Jada, wanted a water slide at her 4th birthday party. The only option they found available for rent was a $300 slide which required Scottie to pick it up, set it up, clean it, take it down, and return it. “We didn’t have that kind of money and thought that was a high price for something we would have to transport and set up ourselves,”
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says Scottie. “After looking at prices for water slides to buy, a friend of ours told us he would pay to rent a slide from us for his son’s birthday party if we purchased one.” Scottie and his wife, Lindsay, decided it was better to own a slide than to rent one. After purchasing the slide and renting it to their friend, others began asking to rent the slide. Soon, it was being transported to a new party every weekend. By the end of the summer, the slide had been used so much it needed to be replaced. The seed that would grow to become North Mississippi Party Rentals and House of Bounce had been planted. For the Thompsons, party rentals hasn’t just been a profitable business, but a blessing as well. “We felt that God led us to that point,” says Scottie. “We used our income tax to purchase a large water slide. While I worked Monday through Friday at Frito Lay and Lindsay was working full-time, I was spending the weekends delivering this slide.” As the Thompsons added more rental pieces to their collection, Frito Lay began restructuring
“We try to make it as simple and effortless as possible for our customers, because as parents of three children, we know that when it comes to parties and events, one less thing to worry about is a blessing.” – Lindsay Thompson, House of Bounce and North Mississippi Party Rentals their company and offered compensation packages to anyone interested in an attempt to avoid lay-offs. Scottie, who was already considering making a change to the family business, decided it was time to leave Frito Lay. As the family business grew, more storage space was needed. They soon found a space in Saltillo, Mississippi that fit their needs. Because the building included extra space, they began to explore the idea of turning it into a space available for events and birthday parties. After much hard work, dedication, and prayer, House of Bounce officially opened in August of 2015. North Mississippi Party Rentals and House of Bounce were thriving. Soon after, Lindsay decided it was time to leave her full-time job and work on the family businesses alongside Scottie. Today, the Thompsons have a family business they enjoy and the chance to share a little bit of fun with adults and kids alike. North Mississippi Party Rentals provides inflatable water slides, dry slides, bounce houses, a dunking booth and concessions for every type of event from birthday parties and school field days to company picnics and family reunions. They bring the items to you, set them up and pick them up. They do all the work to make your event as smooth and stress-free as possible. “Customers place an order online, we confirm the delivery time and date, and we transport and set up everything,” says Scottie. “Our motto is: We do all the work and you have all the fun.” House of Bounce is a 30,000 sq. foot facility that provides bounce houses, slides, an 18’ inflatable rock wall, 18-hole black light mini golf course, a 2,000 sq. foot laser tag facility, a state of the art arcade, a 4-level 50’ playground, 5 party rooms and a full service restaurant with pizza, wings, and more. “We try to make it as simple and effortless as possible for our customers, because as parents of three children, we know that when it comes
to parties and events, one less thing to worry about is a blessing,” says Lindsay. “With all of our rentals and on-site activities, you can bring the party to us, or we can bring the party to you.” Both businesses were nominated in the 2016 Reader’s Choice awards. North Mississippi Party Rentals was nominated for Best Rental Company while House of Bounce was nominated for and won Best Birthday Party Venue.
Find Out More House of Bounce | North Mississippi Party Rentals 110 North Front Street Saltillo, MS 38866 662-869-5373 www.hobsaltillo.com northmspartyrentals.com
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Play the SnagMob Check-In Challenge for a chance to win a Yeti Cooler! Rules: n Like @SnagMobTupelo on Facebook. (facebook.com/SnagMobTupelo) n
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