Most parties have a theme and you may not even realize it: birthday party, anniversary, football party, Christmas party. Very often the theme is just implied, based on an event. But how much more fun can you have when you add an actual theme to those parties? Think of the little girl whose birthday suddenly… Read more »
Balloon Sealing Methods
People always ask me “What is the best method of tying or sealing a balloon?” OK, are you ready? Just tie them with your fingers, just tie a knot. This is actually the best method to ensure balloon float time and it is the least expensive. Now there are other devices that can tie or… Read more »
The Perfect Party Schedule
Planning a party is not only an art form, it is a science as well. The following is a basic schedule and with some helpful hints to make sure you have a “perfect landing” for your next event. 3 weeks before: Send fun/beautiful invitations to your prepared list of guests. Include an email address or… Read more »
Joyful Almond Cookies
These are simply the best cookies in the history of the world and they may even be a little good for you. They are always a big hit at our parties so I had Brenda Kay share the recipe with you. They contain healthy organic coconut oil, butter, and almonds. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 c…. Read more »
Bring Back the Celebration of Twelfth Night
Almost everyone knows the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but a lot of people don’t know the real story behind the song. Tradition holds that 12 days after Christmas, the day Jesus was born, the Wisemen (or Magi) came from the East and visited the newborn baby and his parents, bringing gifts with them… Read more »
18 Inch Foil Balloons
18 inch foil balloons, sometimes called Mylar, are used when you need a long lasting balloon or display so they are great for advertising balloons. The term Mylar is a registered trademark of the DuPont corporation and foil balloons are really not made of Mylar but of printed polyester. The 18 inch foil balloon can… Read more »
Balloon Drop Net
What is a Balloon Drop Net? A balloon drop net is a plastic mesh net bag or tube, that is used to hold air-filled latex balloons with the idea that these air-filled balloons will be dropped onto an area to create fun and excitement. If you have ever been to or watched a political convention,… Read more »
Birthday Balloons
Birthday balloons are a fun way to celebrate any birthday. Birthday balloons can be personalized balloons with a name and special message, or a birthday balloon can be a photo balloon with a photograph and image imprinted. And you don’t need lots of balloons for a birthday party. I recommend 50-150 imprinted balloons for a… Read more »
Helium Balloons
Helium balloons became very popular after World War Two. During the war, there was a shortage of rubber or latex that was needed to produce items to help the war effort. Helium balloons were popular before the war, but there was an entire generation of kids that had not experienced helium balloons due to the… Read more »
How are Imprinted Balloons Made?
People always ask me, “How are imprinted balloons made?” Imprinted balloons are unique in that each balloon must be pre-inflated to half the full size before they can be imprinted. If imprinted balloons were not inflated before imprinting, the image would fade when the balloons are inflated. The image that is printed on the balloon… Read more »
