tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46471394685345188622024-03-13T10:45:29.290-04:00Christine the Balloon TwisterWelcome. My name is Christine, also known as Miss Balloon Heart. I ran Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC, aptly named because that is what I was blessed to do. This blog is where I shared my journey in the balloon industry - it was quite a ride. I am thankful for all of the friends I made in the balloon world and from my business. Creating Exciting Balloon Memories closed in October of 2011. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!Hummingbird (20SecondsWithMC)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06069347953785436510noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-30023286822120301672011-10-17T06:55:00.000-04:002011-10-17T06:55:00.864-04:00Good-Bye to Balloons.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4HqzuvR_38/Tpug8_CNyDI/AAAAAAAAACg/ccMUo9GQuGc/s1600/Thanksforthegreatmemories.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 147px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4HqzuvR_38/Tpug8_CNyDI/AAAAAAAAACg/ccMUo9GQuGc/s320/Thanksforthegreatmemories.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664297925921851442" border="0" /></a><br />Yes, I am closing my company and walking away from the world of balloons, for personal reasons. I am not taking any more bookings and will be closed officially as of October 31, 2011. Thank you all for the AMAZING memories. I have had the time of my life and can not wait to create a scrap book of my balloon artistry journey.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Click here to view my full message on my website and to find out where you can see my final performance. </a><br /><br />May you be blessed and be a blessing!<br /><br />~Christine : )Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-49920763695350189212011-09-23T15:36:00.000-04:002011-09-23T15:36:00.132-04:00Show for PA Schools - New Video & Featured Fan, Kimberly Seidel<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Hi!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I have been working on some projects this week including one huge sweepstakes giveaway that I will be announcing soon. Woo hoo! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I <i>finally </i>got around to creating a video for the Classical Balloon Theater show that has highlights as well as testimonials - this one is the "serious" video. Check it out. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="325" height="250" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L_z4NKEdr6c?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And, today, I announced this week's Featured Fan: Kimberly Seidel. She's one super cool woman. </div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-20LCXpb6iHM/TnzWAyXlf6I/AAAAAAAAACQ/MNrQbGlnPgw/s200/IMG_0818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655630541079543714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span">I am pleased to introduce Kim Seidel, who I had the pleasure of meeting at one of my very first balloon twisting gigs!! She took a ton of pictures and then sent them to me. THANK YOU, KIM!!! We have since become friends on FB and I enjoy following her life as she gives back so very much to the community and inspires so many.<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150836161895417.739045.152787740416&type=1"> Please click here for Kimberly Seidel's full Featured Fan Interview</a>. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">I hope you have had a fantastic week and have an even more amazing weekend!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(254, 253, 250); "><div style="font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(254, 253, 250); color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><b>Christine Maziarz,</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Certified Balloon Artist <i>Serving Southeastern PA</i></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC</a></span><a href="http://www.missballoonheart.com/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(213, 42, 51); "> </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissBalloonHeart">Yep, I'm on Facebook!</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">Twitter, too!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/balloonheart">@balloonheart</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><br /></span></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(254, 253, 250); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">PA Event Decor</a>, <a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">PA School Assembly</a>, <a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">PA School Show</a>, <a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Children's Entertainer</a></span></i></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-76267666849275668242011-09-09T08:05:00.046-04:002011-09-09T08:05:00.309-04:00Featured Fan Announced: Corinne Leitheiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h3SiFE706dA/Tme0Pc4PjLI/AAAAAAAAAyc/ZwtMlGM_X8s/s1600/Flowers+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h3SiFE706dA/Tme0Pc4PjLI/AAAAAAAAAyc/ZwtMlGM_X8s/s200/Flowers+011.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yay! It is Featured Fan Friday. I am pleased to introduce to you, Corinne Leitheiser. Corinne is one of those lovely people that you meet and immediately want to include on all of your party invitation lists - she is super cool and fun to be around. Corinne has an unbelievably infectious smile. Her amazing and beautiful "hair flare" creations are so very popular. One look at them and you know why - check out the creativity in this gal. I"ll be honest, this is one of the most entertaining Featured Fan interviews - take a read and you'll see why. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">========================<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Are you a dog or a cat person?</span></b><span lang="EN"> When I was a little girl, I was all about cats. Now I'm really starting to fall in love with dogs. I would love to get a </span><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;">daschund </span>or as I call them a "hot dog". <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What is your favorite pizza topping?</span></b><span lang="EN"> There is no food I don't like! So to pick out my favorite is merely impossible...but if I had to pick my favorite topping it would be mushrooms or anything veggie. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What activities did you participate in high school?</span></b><span lang="EN"> I played field hockey in high school. I was pretty good, but I hated all the running. What was I thinking? I think I just wanted to be able to wear the short kilt around school all day when we had games that day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</span></b><span lang="EN"> This always blows my mind! I never can come to a conclusion so I just move on. But I do like to eat both!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iBFLBjSGG6k/Tme0b5aeAdI/AAAAAAAAAyg/3rDABOEh45k/s1600/2007_Christmas.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iBFLBjSGG6k/Tme0b5aeAdI/AAAAAAAAAyg/3rDABOEh45k/s320/2007_Christmas.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Tell us about your family.</span></b><span lang="EN"> My family is very small. After my mom and cousin both passing away from cancer and my only grandma suffering from a severe stroke which put her in a nursing home all within the same year...it is just me, my dad (Dave), my brother (Scott), my Aunt Barbara and Uncle Jr. We have all been through a very tough 2 years...our family has had it's ups and downs but we all love each other very much. We all realize that life IS just too short. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What would you like readers to know about you personally? </span></b><span lang="EN">I want people to know that I am a really hard worker, a perfectionist and just wanna please other people. Everything I have is from my own hard work and money. I have NEVER had anyone hand me anything. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-To7-Oj1nepE/Tme1LcKOwkI/AAAAAAAAAy4/sZSBk4qbjTI/s1600/Sheila1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-To7-Oj1nepE/Tme1LcKOwkI/AAAAAAAAAy4/sZSBk4qbjTI/s200/Sheila1.JPG" width="133" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What is your business? What "do you do?" </span></b><span lang="EN"> My business is called "CornyFlowers". It's an independent business created and run by ME in which I hand make individual flower hair pieces or as I call them "hair flair" for any occasion. Of course my customers are all girls, but I do make beautiful flower clips for brides, bridesmaids, baby's headbands, headbands for little girls and pins for the more "mature" generations. Each one is one of a kind, unique, sparkles and can even have feathers too. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What is the best part of your job/duties?</span></b><span lang="EN"> The best part of my duties is that I can work at my own pace. My whole professional career, working in the medical field, I have had to work at everybody else's pace. Now I get to sit down and really soak in what I'm doing. I am able to take as long as I want to take to create my designs and perfect them with as much detail as I like with nobody telling me to hurry up. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GHHk7bO5xTU/Tme0dFs6-kI/AAAAAAAAAyk/z3wtEktIM1M/s1600/223122_2282418868021_1475331668_32632460_2145638_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GHHk7bO5xTU/Tme0dFs6-kI/AAAAAAAAAyk/z3wtEktIM1M/s200/223122_2282418868021_1475331668_32632460_2145638_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QzUZ011J8l8/Tme0d1AvARI/AAAAAAAAAyo/hPrwPAfALHg/s1600/284262_2282413067876_1475331668_32632444_5448120_n%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QzUZ011J8l8/Tme0d1AvARI/AAAAAAAAAyo/hPrwPAfALHg/s200/284262_2282413067876_1475331668_32632444_5448120_n%25282%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? </span></b><span lang="EN">I don't have one individual supporter. My family has been awesome! My friends are always finding me new customers and spreading my business cards around for me. My co workers are always buying some for their kids and own personal use. The boutiques who display and sell my designs are always telling customers good things about me and my designs. People just in general who see my designs say to me "Wow, you are so talented and have an eye for beauty" What more could I ask for? I feel like alot of people believe in me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Who or what inspires you?</span></b><span lang="EN"> This question is easy! My inspiration since day one has always been my mom and grandma. They are the 2 people in my life who have taught me my love for real flowers and gardening. Since I was a little girl, my mom and grandma were always in the garden and just so proud of their accomplishments when they bloomed. I just love flowers! They make me happy and they are all so beautiful in their own unique way. I wanted to create something just as beautiful that can last forever and never dies. Every flower I design helps me keep my mom and grandma's inspiration alive. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S_wpcjI2cQs/Tme0fJcvA-I/AAAAAAAAAys/aKdJ37UkeYY/s1600/BabyFlair1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S_wpcjI2cQs/Tme0fJcvA-I/AAAAAAAAAys/aKdJ37UkeYY/s320/BabyFlair1.jpg" width="218" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it? </span></b><span lang="EN">Hmmm...what am I passionate about? I'm passionate about many things, however, the one thing I wake up everyday and make a goal for myself is to just be a good person to anyone and everyone I cross paths with that day. How can I brighten their day? How can I put a smile on their face? How can I help them when in need? How can I make them laugh? How can I make them feel better?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">What is your favorite quote?</span></b><span lang="EN"> Ha! My whole life is lived by quotes. I have so many I think I speak in quotes. But I do believe my favorite is "life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain" <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">Do you have a favorite joke?</span></b><span lang="EN"> I have a bit of a...let just say "raw" sense of humor. So any of my jokes would not be appropriate for this article. :0) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN">How may people reach you? </span></b><span lang="EN">The best way to reach me is by phone (<i>610-823-8786 </i>) or email (<a href="mailto:Rinni83@gmail.com">Rinni83@gmail.com</a>) to speak directly to me about anything their heart's desire...but only if it's about a CornyFlower design or a single, handsome, young man you want me to meet. Ha!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2YIaJuNuY9M/Tme0oxIhu0I/AAAAAAAAAy0/ooim5Hgpiow/s1600/LEO+Gals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2YIaJuNuY9M/Tme0oxIhu0I/AAAAAAAAAy0/ooim5Hgpiow/s320/LEO+Gals.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN">Uh hum...lets focus here Corinne! OR you can find me at my website <a href="http://www.cornyflowers.com/">www.CornyFlowers.com </a>where you can view "some" of my designs and order straight from there. Be sure to "like" m<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">y<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CornyFlowers"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">official "CornyFlowers" page on Facebook</span></a></span>. Of course, you may purchase already made </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN">designs at any of the 4 boutiques I display and sell my flowers...which are<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> "<a href="http://www.lovelyeventsandoccasions.com/">Lovely Events and Occasions</a></span>" (Penn Ave. </span>W. Reading)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">,<a href="http://hellobluebird.net/"> "<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Hello Bluebird" (Penn </span>Ave. </a>W. R</span>eading),<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><a href="http://www.salonavanti.net/">Salon Avanti</a> </span>(Penn Ave. W. Readin</span>g) and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><a href="http://landisbonniebeautyshop.lbu.com/">Bonnie Landis Beauty Salon</a> (</span>Pricetown Rd. Fleetwood</span>, PA).</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Twitter, too!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/balloonheart" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;">@balloonheart</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FZkaFaJFWzY/TlTuEQrfDII/AAAAAAAAAyA/90VsJ1jski8/s1600/225550_10150240619000719_527845718_8768389_3433214_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FZkaFaJFWzY/TlTuEQrfDII/AAAAAAAAAyA/90VsJ1jski8/s200/225550_10150240619000719_527845718_8768389_3433214_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am pleased to announce this week's featured fan, Becky Gardner. I have had the privilege of getting to know Becky and her children when I was homeschooling and have been lucky enough to spend time with them on many occasions. Becky always has a beautiful smile on her face. Her patience and love for everyone shines through everything she does. Enjoy getting to know this lovely woman. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Are you a dog or a cat person?</b> Neither-- more of a shark person. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is your favorite pizza topping? </b>Fresh mozzerella, roma tomatoes, and basil.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What activities did you participate in high school?</b> Drama-- and my part always had the word "little" in front of it since I'm not even 5 feet tall.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg? </b>The chicken.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tell us about your family. </b>They're wonderful. My college sweetheart and I have 3 beautiful children and our favorite thing is being outside at a park together. We love little quirky traditions like carpet picnic! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b> That I'm all about Jesus-- my relationship with Him is the most important thing in my life. On a completely different note, my favorite color is black and I hate tuna fish!</span><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nUqoB-NkDY8/TlTt6EKWGEI/AAAAAAAAAx8/AVUpttQXQRc/s1600/293434_10150345393885719_527845718_9772272_5945158_n+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nUqoB-NkDY8/TlTt6EKWGEI/AAAAAAAAAx8/AVUpttQXQRc/s1600/293434_10150345393885719_527845718_9772272_5945158_n+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is your business? What "do you do?" </b> I am a SAHM who homeschools and then I get to "work" with a direct selling company-- Thirty-One!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is the best part of your job/duties?</b> The best part of teaching my kids is being there when they succeed and watching their excitement or reading a book together as a family-- just great! What I love about 31 us it gets me out of the house, allows me to meet all sorts of wonderful women, and help do fundraisers with missions groups and churches-- I LOVE that!</span><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqce5bXhLJE/TlTuTym2VSI/AAAAAAAAAyI/cl-IPq0p3m4/s1600/247830_10150255644640719_527845718_8897115_3608155_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqce5bXhLJE/TlTuTym2VSI/AAAAAAAAAyI/cl-IPq0p3m4/s200/247830_10150255644640719_527845718_8897115_3608155_n.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? </b>My husband and mom-- it's hard to pick between the two because they both are really awesome and I know I wouldn't be where I am without either one! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dKveajIMW9g/TlTuTaLrQnI/AAAAAAAAAyE/7IFrlK4JiGY/s1600/227119_10150244201545719_527845718_8806060_2334692_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dKveajIMW9g/TlTuTaLrQnI/AAAAAAAAAyE/7IFrlK4JiGY/s200/227119_10150244201545719_527845718_8806060_2334692_n.jpg" width="193" /></a></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who or what inspires you?</b> My kids-- when I did my race, I really wanted to be able to run again and be in great shape to play with them. They stilll keep me going. My mom is also an incredible example of mothering-- she persevered and hung in there when I had cancer as a baby and then again when she had breast cancer-- she is amazing! My husband who shows me what real ministry looks like and it doesn't happen in a church.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?</b> Jesus, my husband, my kids, and just life in general-- every day is a new opportunity to live 100%! Also, I love working with other moms-- helping them gain confidence and letting them know they are not alone on this crazy road of motherhood!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is your favorite quote?</b> "Be strong and courageous" Joshua 1:9</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Do you have a favorite joke? </b>You know what? The funniest thing to me is just hearing people laugh-- can't think of a joke.</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How may people reach you? </span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/beckygardner/">www.mythirtyone.com/beckygardner/</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:bsharks26@gmail.com">bsharks26@gmail.com</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Facebook</b>: Becky Gardner , <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=527845718">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=527845718</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Blog:</b> On the Road of Motherhood <a href="http://bsharks26.blogspot.com/">http://bsharks26.blogspot.com</a></span><br />
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<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-3652753416642570622" style="line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 376px;">Hello! Business is getting busy for the fall and I thought I would take some time to post public events that I have coming up.<br />
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The fashion show is at 2:30PM. <a href="http://sweethearts.1usa.com/Home/tabid/172/ModuleID/540/ItemID/462/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;">Click here to register if you plan to attend the fashion show</a>. Creating Exciting Balloon Memories will be providing some cool balloon decor for the event. If you are in the market for a gown for any event - check out this fabulous event!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goggleworks.org/" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="78" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvS2KZg1-9U/TlOZiSShYBI/AAAAAAAAAx4/-2fnIbCpu-Y/s320/goggleWorks-Logo.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 20px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-left-radius: 5px 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px 5px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-left-radius: 5px 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px 5px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 20px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not a balloon event but just a super cool event that I think anyone who has ever thought about going on a cruise but has some reservations should get to experience. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186845268035642">Click here for all of the details</a> and call 610-916-2923 to register!</div><div style="text-align: center;">============</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>October, 9, 2011</b> - <a href="http://mainlineparent.com/birthday/">Ultimate Birthday Bash on the Main Line</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>October 15, 2011</b> - Alvernia University Homecoming & Family Weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;">============</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for reading and hope to see you at an upcoming event!</div><div style="text-align: left;">============</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Christine Maziarz,</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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<b>What is your favorite pizza topping?</b> I love a good white pizza with spinach or Corropolese's real tomato pie (<i>without any toppings!</i>)<br />
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Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school(what activities did you participate in - doesn't have to be associated with school)? </b>I was a majorette and also twirled a sword for a short time.<br />
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<b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</b> I definitely believe the egg came first.<br />
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Tell us about your family.</b> My husband and I have two teenage boys, 16 & 14, and an English Setter, named Ziggy.<br />
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<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b> I am a versatile, easy-going, objective person who strongly believes that all things happen for a reason.<br />
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<b>What is your business? What "do you do?" : )</b> I wear many, many hats. Besides being a mother, wife and sister, I am currently homeschooling both boys. I am a registered nurse and enjoy helping family and friends to advocate for themselves when it comes to their health. I am also an accomplished horseback rider, and on occasion enjoy teaching lessons & training green horses. I also tinker with writing and a newer hobby, tatting.<br />
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<b>What is the best part of your job/duties?</b> I love seeing people and animals succeed at learning something new; whether it is a family member learning how to live healthier, or the green pony learning how to yield from my leg, or my 14 year old figuring out a quadratic equation, or my 16 year old wiring a motor. It's all good.<br />
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<b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?</b> I draw support from my family, my friends and my Faith.<br />
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<b>Who or what inspires you?</b> The inert goodness of people, that occasionally rears its head to show its amazing hidden splendor.<br />
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<b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?</b> I am passionate about 'paying things forward'.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite quote?</b> 'What comes around, goes around.'<br />
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<b>What is your favorite subject to teach? </b>I don't think I really have a favorite. I love to teach horseback riding, and swimming, but as far as a school subject, I enjoy them all. Each has its own good points & bad points, and it's a challenge to keep subjects like English and Math interesting. The internet has been a tremendous help in that area.<br />
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<b>How can people reach you?</b> The easiest and most reliable way to reach me is email.<br />
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<b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.homeschool-life.com/pa/pah">www.homeschool-life.com/pa/pah</a><br />
<b>email:</b> <a href="mailto:Monsterjam2@aol.com">Monsterjam2@aol.com</a> or <a href="mailto:Pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com">Pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com</a></span></span></div><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Serving Southeastern PA</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><i>PA Event Decor, PA School Assembly, PA School Show</i></span></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-55671029930631501732011-08-05T19:33:00.000-04:002011-08-05T19:33:19.917-04:00Big Announcement: Brand New Show OfferingI worked on my brand new show offering, this week and am super excited about it. I created a fun promo video today to cap off the creation of my new show concept. First show is in rehearsal mode now and features music from "The Carnival of the Animals."<br />
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This show is great for preschools, elementary schools, family events, fairs, birthday parties and more!<br />
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Send me an email at <a href="mailto:ceballoonmemories@gmail.com">ceballoonmemories@gmail.com</a> if you are interested in learning more. I will send you a reply email with the show information and booking rates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-48744540186664480732011-07-29T06:00:00.045-04:002011-07-29T06:00:11.344-04:00Featured Fan Announced: Sherri Browne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gem6H_uGd-o/TW0ja4wQg-I/AAAAAAAAAso/ftVnHIzDR1U/s1600/FeaturedFanFridaymed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Yippee! It is Featured Fan Friday and I am well pleased to introduce to you, Sherri Browne. </span><br />
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<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gW-vP0wIWmM/Ti2II4kWQDI/AAAAAAAAAxk/PD6RiolONtQ/s1600/Sherri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gW-vP0wIWmM/Ti2II4kWQDI/AAAAAAAAAxk/PD6RiolONtQ/s200/Sherri.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>Are you a dog or a cat person? </b> I am both a dog and cat person! I love them both.<br />
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<b>Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school(what activities did you participate in - doesn't have to be associated with school)? </b> I was on the dance drill team <i>(pom-poms)</i> in the marching band. I enjoyed the friendship & traveling it provided.<br />
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<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally? </b>I aspire to be more outgoing but am a homebody at heart.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/sherribrowne" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mwkNGdUNOk/Ti7UmvlHioI/AAAAAAAAAxo/wz7sX-817fY/s200/31+Flower+Sherri+Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>What is your business? What "do you do?" </b> Not only am I a wife and mother, I also have a full time job and sell both <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/sherribrowne">Thirty One Gifts </a>and <a href="http://www.sherribrowne.scentsy.us/">Scentsy Wickless Candles</a>.<br />
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<b>What is the best part of your job?</b> I enjoy it all - although at the end of the day, I'm usually exhausted.<br />
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<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:sherri.browne@yahoo.com">sherri.browne@yahoo.com</a><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Certified Balloon Artist</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.missballoonheart.com/" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/missballoonheart" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;">Yep, I'm on Facebook!</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Twitter, too!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/balloonheart" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration: none;">@balloonheart</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>John Abrams Encouraging Quote:</b> "<i>You have something that none of them do. You are YOU. You are unique and have something unique to offer. ....and there really is enough business to go around. You just have to go after it. Go for it and have lots of fun."</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one statement was a game changer for me and has shaped my confidence and my business since. I pray it assists you - whether you are a performer or not, it is true in every industry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks, John! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy reading about John and be sure to comment on the most interesting thing you learned about John. Apparently, the man is part fish. : ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">========================</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjZMlSpsKJo/Th27z5DhCkI/AAAAAAAAAxI/EmrfiORTsDQ/s1600/John_Abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjZMlSpsKJo/Th27z5DhCkI/AAAAAAAAAxI/EmrfiORTsDQ/s200/John_Abrams.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMbd_rY6Z1I/Th27nBWS84I/AAAAAAAAAw8/_HQvdg_AhpU/s1600/bittimin_Sun_Glasses_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMbd_rY6Z1I/Th27nBWS84I/AAAAAAAAAw8/_HQvdg_AhpU/s200/bittimin_Sun_Glasses_2.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>Are you a dog or a cat person?</b> No contest! I love me some dogs. As a kid I was raised breeding and showing Golden Retrievers and Shelties. In fact, my own dog Bittimin Jones has his own face book page. We go hiking all the time. He’s hilarious!<br />
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<b>What is your favorite pizza topping?</b> Hmmm.. That’s a tough one. I really don’t prefer an single topping. I like the “All Meat Everything On It” type of pizza.<br />
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<b>Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school(<i>what activities did you participate in - doesn't have to be associated with school)?</i></b> I was a Nationally Ranked Swimmer as a kid. That pretty much dominated my life until my late teens when I got into drama...and girls. I suppose that’s a one-two punch that’ll knock out about any other activity. <br />
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<b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</b> Egg. I love eggs.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGx29lI0joA/Th27k1wfAaI/AAAAAAAAAw4/87wdAmUXQv4/s1600/110702_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGx29lI0joA/Th27k1wfAaI/AAAAAAAAAw4/87wdAmUXQv4/s200/110702_0006.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>Tell us about your family.</b> Married 20 years to my beautiful wife Shelley. Have two daughters. Juna is going to Bath Spa University in the U.K. and Lily goes to Orange County High School of The Arts. I brag way too much about my kids, so I won’t bore you with all the details, but they’re both super talented and overachievers in their specialties.<br />
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<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b> I’m a chocoholic. I love “So You Think You Can Dance” AND “The Ultimate Fighter”. I like live musical theater AND boxing. I am a bit of an Amateur Boxing Historian. Does anybody else like those combinations? Also, I just finished the P90X exercise program. <br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kjj2VAjCz28/Th27iOyDxYI/AAAAAAAAAw0/xGra4d1sAYo/s1600/65912_1574401113942_1052975798_31604252_876307_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kjj2VAjCz28/Th27iOyDxYI/AAAAAAAAAw0/xGra4d1sAYo/s200/65912_1574401113942_1052975798_31604252_876307_n.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>What is your business? What "do you do?"</b> My main job is performing educational magic shows for kids. My Amazing School Assemblies (<i>the name of my business</i>) include “The Bully Game”, “Random Acts of Character” , “Animal Magic” and more. I also inspire other entertainers to follow their dreams with Entertainer Coaching.<br />
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<b>What is the best part of your job?</b> First, I am blessed to do something that I love to do. I get to inspire 1000s of children and at the same time have a fantastically fun time! The kids crack me up. If I have fun, they have fun. And we do.<br />
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<b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?</b> My wife and my daughters.<br />
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<b>Who or what inspires you?</b> Kids.<br />
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<b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?</b> See above.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PE5L2YpDJs/Th27pQGuvyI/AAAAAAAAAxA/q0q6ZP_rAZ8/s1600/CatnHat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PE5L2YpDJs/Th27pQGuvyI/AAAAAAAAAxA/q0q6ZP_rAZ8/s200/CatnHat.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>What is your favorite quote?</b> “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” - Walt Disney<br />
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<b>What is your favorite magic trick?</b> There are a few. I guess the favorite that I do doesn’t have a name. Here’s how it looks: I pour some Snapple in a glass, then magically and visibly it turns into a LIVE TARANTULA. It gets crazy screams every time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How cute is Chili? Hot after an outdoor <br />
show, John invited him to sit in<br />
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</tbody></table> <b>Do you have a favorite animal that you enjoy using in your shows? </b> Definitely my Chinchilla. Very cute. <br />
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<b>In what areas of the US do you perform?</b> Mainly Southern California. Although I do take an occasional stint to Las Vegas.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2VBfwPQmFU/Th27bpuEolI/AAAAAAAAAww/P8FeVhQm7L8/s1600/68113_478577002137_698817137_5700542_3752191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><b>How can people reach you?</b><br />
<b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.amazingschoolassemblies.com/">http://www.amazingschoolassemblies.com/</a><br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:john@amazingschoolassemblies.com">john@amazingschoolassemblies.com</a><br />
<b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnabrams1">johnabrams1</a><br />
<b>Facebook:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rebelentertainer">www.facebook.com/rebelentertainer</a><img border="0" height="200" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2VBfwPQmFU/Th27bpuEolI/AAAAAAAAAww/P8FeVhQm7L8/s200/68113_478577002137_698817137_5700542_3752191_n.jpg" width="184" /><br />
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Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
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Serving Southeastern PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-76396653176861127012011-07-08T04:48:00.000-04:002011-07-08T04:48:16.897-04:00Buca & Balloons - You are invited!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-188Fug1tJH4/ThbCfhBSHlI/AAAAAAAAAwk/owJIN9NVJfM/s1600/BucaAndBalloonsLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-188Fug1tJH4/ThbCfhBSHlI/AAAAAAAAAwk/owJIN9NVJfM/s320/BucaAndBalloonsLogo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><style>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I received this week's responses and pictures for the upcoming feature fan, the picture above immediately became my favorite. What do <i><b>you</b></i> think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Steven is the pastor of a church that is only blocks down the street from my home. He and his staff always make me feel welcome when visiting their church which, by the way, provides meeting space for a TON of community organizations. This church does a fantastic job of serving the local community. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't believe I have ever seen Pastor Steven without a smile. He has been a wonderful encourager to me on my Facebook Page as well as in my balloon skills. He's the man who asked for Goliath (<i>see picture below</i>)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m definitely a dog person. We have a chocolate lab named “Levi” and a black rescue dog named “Statia.” The tribe of Levi in the Bible was given charge of guarding the Temple and carrying out priestly functions. The name Statia comes from “Anastatia” <i>(on-a-STAH-shuh)</i> which means resurrection in Greek. Levi and Statia have completely different personalities. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I like variety, including pineapples, Canadian bacon, roasted red peppers, and even anchovies on occasion, but I most often choose mushrooms and sausage and never pepperoni.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I follow Jesus <i>(not always very well</i>), and I try to help others do the same. And I get paid to do it because I’m a pastor serving with the people of <a href="http://www.stpaulsuccamity.org/">St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Amityville</a> (<i>near the DB Middle School</i>). </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, God is, or I wouldn’t last a day. But the main person God works through to support me is my wife, Shannon. I thank God for her.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m inspired by people who have been shaped by their relationship with God and who continue to accept the cost and joy of discipleship.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">My wife, Shannon, and I love to go out dancing. We do salsa, swing, ballroom, and tango. Dancing is good for the heart…and it’s good for the “heart,” if you know what I mean. <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">: ) </span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Play music, read, and garden.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hi_7Qb4R_1Y/Tgiv6Cp835I/AAAAAAAAAwM/TJIvVVp788A/s1600/garden.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messagebody2"><span lang="EN">My newest favorite quote is from Eugene Peterson, a pastor/theologian I greatly admire. He said, "The pastor's primary responsibility is to keep the community attentive to God." That really helps put things into perspective for me.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:pastorstevensimpson@gmail.com"><span class="MsoHyperlink">pastorstevensimpson@gmail.com</span></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<i>Serving Southeastern PA </i><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com01312 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518, USA40.3071436 -75.74113999999997340.3071391 -75.741149999999976 40.307148100000006 -75.74112999999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-24699125054079599382011-06-25T07:00:00.001-04:002011-06-25T07:00:38.949-04:00Check out this fun place for your next event.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/banquets/banquet_reading_pa.aspx" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc1H2tOuJME/TgQ3ZX2oh-I/AAAAAAAAAv0/Wl57hLL4IKU/s1600/1.gif" /></a></div>So, you have an event coming up and need a location for it? It could be an Anniversary, Baby Shower, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Occasion, Graduation, Religious Event, Sports Banquet, Group Event, Corporate Event, Banquet, Meeting, Office Party... the list goes on. <br />
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Maybe you want something completely different and fun, fun, fun for this event. Check out <a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/banquets/banquet_reading_pa.aspx">Buca di Beppo</a> in Reading (Wyomissing), PA.<br />
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You start with a call to Michelle Kirn, their Event Sales Manager. Oh, you need her number? It is 610-374-3482. Program it into your phone now and be sure to tell her I sent you when you call her. : )<br />
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Michelle is super nice and you'll love her. Book your event in one of their many unique (<i>beyond unique</i>) themed dining rooms - (there is no fee) and plan your <a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/banquets/banquet_menu_reading_pa.aspx">event menu</a>. I'm not sure which room was my favorite, I am torn between the Frank Sinatra room and the Puppy Disco booth (<i>not a room but it is crazy cool</i>). Some other rooms are the Pope room, Velvet Room, Poster Room and Wine Room - I may be off a name or two but Michelle, feel free to correct me. I am wondering if there is more than a few inches of wall space that isn't covered with some object. <br />
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<i>Serving Southeastern PA </i><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-31411501241411612692011-06-17T10:28:00.000-04:002011-06-17T10:28:31.127-04:00Facebook Featured Fan Announced: John RaabHi. Thanks for stopping by.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vBvcUTNZ--Q/Tfs5NKuUq3I/AAAAAAAAAvw/Aadxmuwqw5I/s1600/eb5ae4731019be64.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vBvcUTNZ--Q/Tfs5NKuUq3I/AAAAAAAAAvw/Aadxmuwqw5I/s1600/eb5ae4731019be64.jpg" /></a>Today's featured fan is a dear friend of mine from college, Mr. John Raab. You can't help but love this man when you meet him. John is one of the most humble people you will ever meet. He has an unbelievably gifted natural musical talent (oh my goodness - lovely singing voice, he always played a mean piano and was the organist extraordinaire and music director for St. Agnes Church in West Chester for years and years) but you won't find him talking about that. I was blessed to meet him in college. He accompanied many of the students and choirs, he was a great vocal coach, too - but he always just kind of just did that to help. John became a great friend of mine and quite honestly, when I think of my college years, the majority of my memories have John Raab in them. I think we had a very entertaining German diction class together... but that is another story. All of my memories of John make me smile.<br />
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Pictures of John are slim pickings, but I found this teeny tiny one of him that was posted when he taught at Taylor's Music School in West Chester. <br />
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<b>Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school? </b>I played no sports or band instrument in high school. I was, however, in choir and orchestra. I played the piano in orchestra and accompanied the choir. I started playing the piano at age eight and the organ at twelve. I started playing in Church when I was fourteen.<br />
<b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</b> The egg came first, of course.<br />
<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b> Personally, I'd like readers to know that I am on dialysis but still get around.<br />
<b>What is your business? What "do you do?" </b>I am a retired church Music Director.<br />
<b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? </b>My greatest support system is my housemate, Joe.<br />
<b>Who or what inspires you? </b>Again, my greatest inspiration is my housemate, Joe.<br />
<b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it? </b>I am VERY passionate about music, ESPECIALLY Opera.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite quote? </b>My favorite quote is "eat dessert first, life is too short."<br />
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</div>Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
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<i>Serving Southeastern PA </i><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-40216381041694316182011-06-12T20:47:00.000-04:002011-06-12T20:47:52.786-04:00Dragon for the Reading PagodaI hope you had a fantastic weekend.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150664735900417.691880.152787740416&l=cf35c8afcc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2lev3cCLSI/TfVMc8A0gGI/AAAAAAAAAvs/P-nNYddshaQ/s400/LEOReadingPagodaDragon12.jpg" width="238" /></a>This was a busy weekend for Creating Exciting Balloon Memories. We had fun twisting balloons and providing decor for a super cool circus birthday party AND we have been prepping centerpieces for events for tomorrow. Along with those projects, we had a large custom arch installation at the Reading Pagoda for a surprise birthday party. The event was coordinated by the lovely and amazing, Heather Pasko of <a href="http://www.lovelyeventsandoccasions.com/">Lovely Events & Occasions</a>. Heather's attention to detail is beyond compare and she brings together the most talented area vendors you are able to imagine. This is a picture of the finished creation that I was privileged to add to this special event. Click the picture to be led to my Facebook Page album with a few additional photos of the location and build in progress.<br />
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Don't forget to "like" our FB page while you are there...and definitely click through to the Lovely Events & Occasions page to see even more pictures of incredible event. <br />
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This dragon not only hung out at a couple of private parties but was able to spend the weekend in the Pagoda to welcome guests during their public hours as well. <br />
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The Pagoda staff <i><b>did</b></i> recruit some name ideas for this dragon from a few visitors. These are what was submitted:<br />
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Elmer, by Lauren R.<br />
Pierce (because of his eyes), by Blake R.<br />
Fireball, by Camille<br />
Lili, by Lili J.<br />
Vlad, by Felicia M.<br />
Ralston, by Charlie R.<br />
and Mooshu, by Shawna<br />
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<i><b>Thank you</b></i> for the name suggestions. I think we should combine them all to name this guy:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Sir Elmer Pierce Fireball Lili Vlad Mooshu Ralston the third." </div><br />
I don't know, he looked like he needed a Sir and "the third." <br />
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Sadly, Sir Elmer Pierce etc, etc, etc... was slain this afternoon at the close of public hours. <br />
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On a lighter note, this Tuesday I will be at my normal Tuesday evening location, Red Robin, Exeter, for Kid's Night. Twisted balloons and free sundaes for children 9 and under. Miss Balloon Heart is in the house from 5:30 - 7:00PM.<br />
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Saturday, I will joining the LEO Design Gallery team at Art on the Avenue from 2PM-5PM. You will find me inside of the gallery - Come check it out!!! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210336019000929">Click here for details.</a><br />
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Thanks for reading. May you have an absolutely fantastic week ahead! <br />
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Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist and Balloon Dragon Slayer<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
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<i>Serving Southeastern PA </i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-75200981856026522732011-06-03T06:51:00.000-04:002011-06-03T06:51:13.404-04:00Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Dana Wilkinson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZCMzWVHSbQ/TW0eDFmeDpI/AAAAAAAAAsc/ddHNqqiQqGo/s1600/FeaturedFanFridaymed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZCMzWVHSbQ/TW0eDFmeDpI/AAAAAAAAAsc/ddHNqqiQqGo/s1600/FeaturedFanFridaymed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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I had the pleasure of getting to know Dana, after an event where I had twisted balloons for her children - she realized that I frequented the Dunkin Donuts that she was working at at the time. Her smiling face would hand me my coffee in the morning. : ) From that point, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Dana on Facebook and was invited to twist balloons for her son's birthday last year. Thanks, Dana!<br />
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Dana is one busy and awesome lady. That passion of hers (yep, you need to read it) - is one that made me smile. Believe it or not, she won two more things this week and her daughter won a bike!!! - I guess she has her mother's luck. Enjoy reading about Dana and have a blessed day. Thank you for stopping by. <br />
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<b>Are you a dog or a cat person?</b> Dog person<br />
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<b>What is your favorite pizza topping?</b> Mushrooms are my favorite topping.<br />
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<b>Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school?</b> I played field hockey in school.<br />
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<b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</b> I think the chicken came before the egg.<br />
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<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b> I am a fun loving person who loves to have fun. I'm always making people laugh just by what I do or something I say.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9DMRRyqWC44/TeJ6fkJXZUI/AAAAAAAAAvY/1hMbLyQVazw/s1600/227957_1870706299918_1608941597_1832492_7018992_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9DMRRyqWC44/TeJ6fkJXZUI/AAAAAAAAAvY/1hMbLyQVazw/s200/227957_1870706299918_1608941597_1832492_7018992_n.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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<b>What is your business? What "do you do?"</b> I work for the YMCA doing the before and after care at Monocacy Elementary Center and I also work at Daniel Boone Middle School in the cafeteria.<br />
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<b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?</b> I think my mom is my greatest supporter. She has always been there for me no matter what I have done in my life.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7PCKxbka1Q/TeLr2cn255I/AAAAAAAAAvg/JyKaWF4J1qo/s1600/251140_1908854613602_1608941597_1880274_6101018_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7PCKxbka1Q/TeLr2cn255I/AAAAAAAAAvg/JyKaWF4J1qo/s200/251140_1908854613602_1608941597_1880274_6101018_n.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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<b>Who or what inspires you?</b> My kids inspire me. They mean the world to me. No matter what they say or do I will always love them.<br />
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</b><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlTynx4zECg/TeJ6b2R8QlI/AAAAAAAAAvU/Ig7uuBIrS3c/s1600/227490_1870721620301_1608941597_1832518_5939929_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlTynx4zECg/TeJ6b2R8QlI/AAAAAAAAAvU/Ig7uuBIrS3c/s320/227490_1870721620301_1608941597_1832518_5939929_n.jpg" width="240" /></a><b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?</b> Well for 20 years I have been winning concert tickets from 3 different radio stations. If its a concert I really want I will try hard to win to them. I think it's the thrill of which concert I will win tickets for next. My daughter loves when I win because she is the one going to them with me. I have tried playing the lottery but I never win. It's something I love to do. I have also won gift cards for Toys R Us at Christmas time too from Mix 106.1. I think that was the best thing I won by far. It was a gift card for $1,700 to spend however I wanted to! Lets just say my kids had the BEST christmas ever that year.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite quote? </b>Live Life to the fullest because you don't know what could happen tomorrow.<br />
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<b> Email: </b>Dana29mo @aol.com<br />
<b> Facebook:</b> Dana Jurist Wilkinson<br />
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</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZCMzWVHSbQ/TW0eDFmeDpI/AAAAAAAAAsc/ddHNqqiQqGo/s1600/FeaturedFanFridaymed.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
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<i>Serving Southeastern PA </i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-35970658249850850332011-06-02T13:44:00.000-04:002011-06-02T13:44:18.307-04:00Tomorrow is National Donut Day & this week's new centerpiece design..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YLre_dxfPUY/TX-MXanzN-I/AAAAAAAAAtc/ADHyPOr-ACE/s1600/DunkinPhillyPic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YLre_dxfPUY/TX-MXanzN-I/AAAAAAAAAtc/ADHyPOr-ACE/s320/DunkinPhillyPic.jpg" width="191" /></a></div>Don't forget to stop by Dunkin' Donuts for your free donut. : ) <br />
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Below is a Sweet 16 Centerpiece Design I created.<br />
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I hope you all are having a wonderful week!<br />
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Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissBalloonHeart">Yep, I'm on Facebook!</a><br />
Twitter, too! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/balloonheart">@balloonheart</a><br />
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</tbody></table>Well, yes, it is graduation time and I had some time to create a Graduation delivery/centerpiece option for this year. This is a fantastic gift for your grad! It will <b>LAST FOR WEEKS</b> and it is a whole lot of fun!<br />
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Check it out! This is a fun picture of my daughter with the graduation gift. Click the picture for all of the details including pricing. Thanks for your time and I hope you are having a FANTASTIC weekend!<br />
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Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissBalloonHeart">Yep, I'm on Facebook!</a><br />
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Enjoy reading about Twister Tess. - "Wax on, Wax off."<br />
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If you want to learn more about how to become a featured fan, I made a video about it. : )<br />
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<b>Are you a dog or a cat person?</b><br />
Both! I love animals. I'm also a horse person, a ferret person, and a balloon animal person! <br />
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<b>What is your favorite pizza topping?</b><br />
Veggies, especially olives. I'm a vegetarian, and have been my whole life-- I’ve never tasted meat at all!<br />
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<b>Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school?</b><br />
I was home schooled, so we always had lots of music and instruments around-- guitar, piano, autoharp, and a Native American flute (part of a project that included a full size Indian tipi in our backyard for a while!). As for sports, I’ve always loved the outdoors, and hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and biking are among my favorite activities! Oh, does Skee-Ball count? We have an old-time, full size Skee-Ball machine in our basement. (At amusement parks we always win long strings of tickets at the Skee-Ball, which always makes people stare. Comes from lots of practice. :)<br />
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<b>What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?</b><br />
Hmmm...... Um, the chicken? I mean, an egg wouldn’t hatch unless it had a chicken to sit on it, right? Don’t tell me you really find that at all interesting. :)<br />
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<b>What would you like readers to know about you personally?</b><br />
My real name is Chelsea. Tess was a nickname given me back when my younger sister was too little to pronounce “Chels,” and Twister refers to my job as a balloon twister! I'm a creative person. I love to paint, sculpt, twist balloon sculptures, make jewelry, and otherwise create things! I also love the outdoors, and traveling. I got to visit the ocean for the first time a few years ago, and can't wait to go back!<br />
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<b>What is your business? What "do you do?" </b>I am a balloon artist, like Miss Balloon Heart! I'm one of the "Talented Trio of Twisters" at <a href="http://www.balloongenuity.com/">Balloongenuity</a>, our balloon business in central Indiana! Balloongenuity was started after my mother, sister, and I went on a vacation where we saw some tourists wearing big, crazy balloon hats. They looked like they were having a great time, and something about it stuck in our heads when we returned. We got out our balloon kit we’d had when we were little, and started playing around with different designs. One incredibly amazing year later, we’ve expanded our art to décor, deliveries, entertainment, a balloon show, and more!<br />
I am also an artist, sculptor, and jewelry maker. I paint oil paintings, and experiment with other mediums like charcoal and airbrush art, but right now I am mostly creating and selling my handmade jewelry. My jewelry is all inspired by balloon animals, from the classic balloon dog earrings to the Hula Monkey necklaces! <br />
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<b>Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?</b><br />
My mom, and my sister-- the other two of the talented trio!<br />
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<b>Who or what inspires you?</b><br />
I'm inspired by lots of things. I paint a lot of animals, especially horses. With the balloons, it's the expressions on the faces of the kids (and grown-ups too!) who receive our creations that inspire me to make each creation amazing and unique!<br />
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<b>Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?</b><br />
Definitely art, balloon and otherwise. I'm always searching for new ways to take things to a new level, new ideas, new designs. I always want things to be as original and unique as possible! I can be a little bit of a perfectionist about details. I’m also passionate in my love of animals-- any and all of them! We have rescued many dogs, cats, and horses, found homes for and care for many of them. I also volunteered at the local zoo, getting a taste of a zookeeper’s life for a while! (Not that it was all that different from being at home….)<br />
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<b>What is your favorite quote?</b><br />
I have to say “Wax on, wax off” from the original Karate Kid movie! Here’s why: When my sister and I were little and would ask our mom “Why do I have do this?”, instead of arguing with us about it, she would simply say “Wax on, wax off!”, complete with arm wave motions. I had no idea why she said this, but I understood it meant “do what you’re told without asking why.” How do you argue with that? Years later my sister and I saw The Karate Kid for the first time. When we saw the “Wax on, wax off” scene, we both pointed at the TV and yelled “That’s it!! That’s where that came from!”<br />
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You can reach me through any of my websites, or through my Etsy shop or Facebook page! You can contact me if you have any questions about my art, jewelry, or balloons!<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.balloongenuity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.balloongenuity.com</a> (balloons), <a href="http://www.artwithatwist.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.artwithatwist.etsy.com</a> (jewelry), <a href="http://www.crystalroseartstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crystalroseartstudio.com</a> (fine art)<br />
Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloongenuity-Ingenious-Balloon-Creativity/118287878191528">Balloongenuity--Ingenious Balloon Creativity</a><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlbkpLlqF1Q/TcrH84a-39I/AAAAAAAAAvA/BxID1Xv0K44/s1600/twistertessfeaturedfanfriday.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Here’s a photo of me and my family, the Talented Trio of Twisters at Balloongenuity! That’s me on the right, in the blue hat. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-9291811326165431792011-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:40:05.407-04:00I hope this finds you doing well. Here is what I have been up to.Hello. I hope you are having a spectacular day!<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: right;"></div>I have been busy, busy, busy... much of my work right now is focused on getting "things in place" by the time my daughter finishes her school year so that I will be able to enjoy our time together as much as possible. Which is why if you follow me closely, you'll see I'm busy putting a handful of different things in place in different areas.<br />
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The <a href="http://christinetheballoontwister.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-what-is-this-facebook-featured-fan.html">Facebook Featured Friday posts,</a> I continue to love, love, love! So far, the featured fans have been a nice mix of local fans as well as some not so local as well as some other balloon artists. I am enjoying learning about each one, immensely and hope you do, as well. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.ceballoondeliveries.com/">Easter/Admin. Professional Delivery Site</a> that I tested in April and May worked well for deliveries ordered and I <i><b>even</b></i> was able to add a last minute Mother's Day Shippable item. Yes, some shipped out successfully to those who were cool enough to be the first to order this offering. Since these items are shipping in a box through the postal service, I am beginning with offering items that are not the most complicated to make and should hold up well in transit. In June, my goal is to offer at least two more shippable items. One will be a birthday cake and the other will be a box of bracelets that may be used for birthday favors. In addition, I will also be adding a balloon twisting kit that may be ordered online. I have been asked by more than a few people - it is coming!!!!<br />
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Look for these offerings at the end of May/Beginning of June. Shipment dates will be available based on my schedule and at least to start... I will be shipping to PA, USA Postal Addresses only.<br />
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I am continuing to update my <a href="http://www.ceballoondeliveries.com/categories/Decor-Catalog/">decor catalog online</a> on the same delivery site. Finding the time to choose the pictures, upload them and correctly catalog them along with my other projects is the only limiting factor there.<br />
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As if I don't have enough going on.. most of you know that I have become a HUGE fan of Facebook. Being a prior software programmer I have been learning and educating myself on how to best use FB for my business. I am in the process of putting together a list of things that have had the biggest impact on my FB page and how to do the most important (<i>top list of things to do with your business FB Page</i>) items. I hope to <b>offer a class </b>on this locally in the fall. If you have an interest let me know. You will be the first to know about my upcoming class. No, it won't be free but if you are in the first class - you'll get the best price, guaranteed!<br />
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If you took the time to read all of this, thank you. I know how busy you are and I appreciate your time. I hope you have an excellent rest of the week and weekend ahead. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A recent guest at Red Robin - How cute is she?<br />
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</tbody></table><b>This week's schedule:</b> I will not be at Red Robin, Exeter this coming week but will return the following week. I will be out of the office most of the upcoming week, checking email on a limited basis. <br />
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May you be a blessing and be abundantly blessed in all that you do!<br />
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Christine Maziarz,<br />
Certified Balloon Artist<br />
<a href="http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/">Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC </a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissBalloonHeart">Yep, I'm on Facebook!</a><br />
Twitter, too! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/balloonheart">@balloonheart</a><br />
<i>Serving Southeastern PA</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647139468534518862.post-29430456306545291342011-05-07T20:46:00.000-04:002011-05-07T20:46:16.041-04:00Happy Mother's Day. You know you're a mom when...I stumbled on a webpage from <a href="http://www.lotsofjokes.com/">www.lotsofjokes.com/</a> and identify a bit too well with the list. I thought I would share it with you. <br />
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<strong>You know you're a mom when...</strong><br />
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<ul><li> You count the sprinkles on each kid's cupcake to make sure they're equal.</li>
<li>You want to take out a contract on the kid who broke your child's favorite toy and made him/her cry.</li>
<li>You have time to shave only one leg at a time.</li>
<li>You hide in the bathroom to be alone.</li>
</ul> ....There is more... <a href="http://www.lotsofjokes.com/youre_mom_when.asp">click here to view the rest</a>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y8rbHrQCJ94/TcXmWu-drAI/AAAAAAAAAu8/ysaE6VpEcXs/s1600/MothersDayMomAndDD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y8rbHrQCJ94/TcXmWu-drAI/AAAAAAAAAu8/ysaE6VpEcXs/s200/MothersDayMomAndDD.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>This is a picture from a few years ago of my mother with my daughter at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. We went to see Mulan and my daughter dressed the part (<i>not uncommon for her</i>). <br />
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While my daughter is blurry, it captures one of my favorite moments with our three generations. I love you, Mom!<br />
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Happy Mother's Day!<br />
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Christine : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0