Facebook Featured Fan Announced: John Abrams

 I can not begin to tell you how SUPER excited I am to present this week's featured fan, John Abrams. John has had a HUGE impact on my business through his Rebel Entertainers blog and programs.

Yes, he is on the other side of the country and I have yet to meet him in person but that is the beauty of the information age. Thank the good Lord for the internet!  While John is currently on a hiatus from Rebel Entertainers, his Rebel Entertainers blog is still out there in cyber space and, thankfully, is stuffed with all kinds of fabulous information for a performer ready to take things to the next level. John is busy, busy, busy performing around 500 shows this year! John has impacted my marketing, my performing, my show writing (I'll be using his course to assemble my upcoming show) AND he has been just in general, super encouraging - I am blessed to be able to include him as one of my mentors.

This past year, when I was completely overwhelmed by some of the amazing local talent in the area, John took the time out of his busy schedule to encourage me and give me the best advice ever. With his permission, I would like to share it with you in case you, also, need that kind of encouragement.

John Abrams Encouraging Quote: "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."

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.

Thanks, John!

Enjoy reading about John and be sure to comment on the most interesting thing you learned about John. Apparently, the man is part fish. : )

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Are you a dog or a cat person? 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!

What is your favorite pizza topping? 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.

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)?  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.

What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?  Egg. I love eggs.

Tell us about your family. 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.

What would you like readers to know about you personally? 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.

What is your business? What "do you do?" My main job is performing educational magic shows for kids. My Amazing School Assemblies (the name of my business) include “The Bully Game”, “Random Acts of Character” , “Animal Magic” and more. I also inspire other entertainers to follow their dreams with Entertainer Coaching.

What is the best part of your job?  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.

Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? My wife and my daughters.

Who or what inspires you? Kids.

Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it? See above.

What is your favorite quote? “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” - Walt Disney

What is your favorite magic trick?  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.



How cute is Chili? Hot after an outdoor
show, John invited him to sit in
 the front seat on the way home.

 Do you have a favorite animal that you enjoy using in your shows?  Definitely my Chinchilla. Very cute.

In what areas of the US do you perform? Mainly Southern California. Although I do take an occasional stint to Las Vegas.

How can people reach you?
Website: http://www.amazingschoolassemblies.com/
Email: john@amazingschoolassemblies.com
Twitter: johnabrams1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rebelentertainer
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Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Buca & Balloons - You are invited!

…. invite you to join the fun!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

6-8PM

at Buca di Beppo

2745 Papermill Road

Wyomissing, PA 19610

What is it? An fun opportunity for you to see first-hand how the fabulous combination of Buca di Beppo and balloons, by Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, will make your next event amazing.

What May I Expect? Buca is providing the super cool location, pizza and tours of their awesome restaurant. Creating Exciting Balloon Memories will provide beautiful balloon décor and amazing twisted balloons.

COST: FREE!

Do I need to Register? Yes, please. :)

How do I do that? Register by contacting Michelle Kirn,

Buca Di Beppo’s Event Sales Manager at 610-374-3482.

Call early to be sure to get a spot!

While you are here, take a minute to sign up for Creating Exciting Balloon Memories' Quarterly E-Newsletter - due out next week and for a chance to win a $50 Creating Exciting Balloon Memories Gift Certificate!

Click here to sign-up!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA    

Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Steven Simpson

When I received this week's responses and pictures for the upcoming feature fan, the picture above immediately became my favorite.  What do you think? 

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. 

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 (see picture below)!

I enjoyed reading his answers and I'm sure you will too. Happy reading and have a fantastic weekend!

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Are you a dog or a cat person?

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” (on-a-STAH-shuh) which means resurrection in Greek. Levi and Statia have completely different personalities.

What is your favorite pizza topping?

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.

 

Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school?

In third grade I was given a choice of several band instruments (flute, trumpet, saxophone, or trombone), but I didn’t join the band because they didn’t offer banjo. My musical side lay dormant for many years.

In high school I was on the football, wrestling, and track teams and did a little bit of choir and theatre. I also enjoyed skiing and biking.

Later in life I did pick up the banjo, along with guitar, bass, mandolin, and ukulele. Lately I’ve been learning to play Sweet Georgia Brown (the Globetrotters’ theme) on my tenor ukulele while whistling the melody. I’m a big fan of bluegrass, Celtic, and jazz music, including the string-based gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt.

 

What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?

I believe God created chickens which in turn produced eggs. I, in turn, like to create omelets.

What would you like readers to know about you personally?

My greatest joy and privilege is to know Jesus and to follow him and to share him with others.

What is your business? What "do you do?" 

I follow Jesus (not always very well), 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 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Amityville (near the DB Middle School).

Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?

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.

Who or what inspires you?

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.

What do you do for fun?

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. : )

 

What do you do to relax?

Play music, read, and garden.

What is your favorite quote?

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.

What is your favorite balloon creation?

Miss Balloon Heart’s 9-foot Goliath!

How can people reach you?

Website: http://stpaulsuccamity.org

Email: pastorstevensimpson@gmail.com

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/pastorstevensimpson

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steven-simpson/29/2b0/4b1

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pastorstevensimpson

 

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Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA     

Sign up for our quarterly E-Newsletter for a chance to win

Due out in early July, is our very first quarterly E-Newsletter delivered right to your inbox!

Fun announcement! If we receive 100 subscribers by July 1st, we will be giving away a Creating Exciting Balloon Memories $50 Gift Certificate to one lucky subscriber, to be chosen by random.org. What does this mean? Tell your friends about it to be sure the minimum subscriber number is reached!

In the newsletter, we will...

• Recap our last quarter - remember those featured fans and ooo some pictures!
• Share what our clients have to say
• Let you know about our upcoming public events
• Inform you about any new company news that may be in the works
• Tell you about our favorite companies to work with
• Include any current specials that we may have running

Who is this newsletter great for? Anyone and everyone. Whether you have an event in the near future or five years from now, this is a great way to keep informed about our new offerings.

Balloons are a fantastic way to beautify space for events of all types; Bridal Events, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Corporate Events/Meetings, Birthday Parties, Sweet Sixteen Parties, Graduations, School Events, Proms, Dances, Trade Show/Convention Booth Decor,  and more. Balloons tell your guests "The Party is Here!" and I bet you have a friend or two who would love to know about our services.

What is your next step? Share this post with your friends and sign up for our e-newsletter!

As always, thanks for reading and have a spectacular weekend ahead.

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA     

Dragon for the Reading Pagoda

I hope you had a fantastic weekend.

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 Lovely Events & Occasions. 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.

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.

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. 


The Pagoda staff did recruit some name ideas for this dragon from a few visitors. These are what was submitted:

   Elmer, by Lauren R.
   Pierce (because of his eyes), by Blake R.
   Fireball, by Camille
   Lili, by Lili J.
   Vlad, by Felicia M.
   Ralston, by Charlie R.
   and Mooshu, by Shawna

Thank you for the name suggestions. I think we should combine them all to name this guy:

"Sir Elmer Pierce Fireball Lili Vlad Mooshu Ralston the third." 

I don't know, he looked like he needed a Sir and "the third." 

Sadly, Sir Elmer Pierce etc, etc, etc... was slain this afternoon at the close of public hours.

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.


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!!!  Click here for details.

Thanks for reading. May you have an absolutely fantastic week ahead!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist and Balloon Dragon Slayer
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Dana Wilkinson

YAY! It is Featured Fan Friday and this week our featured fan is Dana Wilkinson.

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!

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.
 

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Are you a dog or a cat person? Dog person

What is your favorite pizza topping? Mushrooms are my favorite topping.

Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school? I played field hockey in school.

What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg? I think the chicken came before the egg.

What would you like readers to know about you personally? 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.

What is your business? What "do you do?" 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.

Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? I think my mom is my greatest supporter. She has always been there for me no matter what I have done in my life.

Who or what inspires you? My kids inspire me. They mean the world to me. No matter what they say or do I will always love them.

Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it? 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.

What is your favorite quote? Live Life to the fullest because you don't know what could happen tomorrow.

How can people reach you?
   Email: Dana29mo @aol.com
   Facebook: Dana Jurist Wilkinson

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Want to learn how you may become our Featured Fan?

Click here. 

 

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Tomorrow is National Donut Day & this week's new centerpiece design..

Don't forget to stop by Dunkin' Donuts for your free donut.  : )

Click here for details.

Below is a Sweet 16 Centerpiece Design I created.

I hope you all are having a wonderful week!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Kristi Barclay-Smialek

I'm thrilled to announce Miss Ballooon Heart's Facebook Featured Fan for this week, Kristi Barclay-Smialek. I had the pleasure of meeting Kristi and her children at Friendly's while I was twisting balloons. She began following me on Facebook and recently left one of the kindest, sweetest comments on my blog after reading about our first Facebook Featured Fan, Stephanie Conlon.

She really dove into these questions and I absolutely LOVE IT! Kristi, thanks for taking the time to share your life with us and best of luck with your upcoming move!

Grab a cup of coffee and take the time to get to know Kristi, yet another amazing and totally cool fan.

Enough of my typing... let's learn about Kristi!
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Are you a dog or a cat person?

I am a dog person. Growing up, my father bred Brittany Spaniels, which are excellent hunting dogs. He trained them to point game in the field when we would go hunting.  We also adopted several mutts, which were always such loving and loyal pets. My favorite dog was our blond Cocker Spaniel, Duke. We lived in Lancaster County at the time and we lost him suddenly to a hit and run driver.

I love cats, very curious animals, but I was born deathly allergic to them :(

What is your favorite pizza topping?

I love BBQ chicken pizza with ranch dressing on the side for dipping, but in general I am not actually a big pizza fan. However, if I have to pick one, I do enjoy Pizza Hut's deep dish with green pepper (picked that topping up from my mom...)

Did you play sports or a band instrument in high school?

I was a cheerleader, and played softball in high school. I took up Karate (Tang Soo Do) in my teenage years, but my true passion is dance. I danced from a young age and as I got older participated in many competitions, conventions, and attended a professional dance school in Lancaster. As an adult I later taught dance through an arts in therapy program for under privileged children as a volunteer. I have participated in the adult "parent" dance numbers in my children's recitals for a few years now, and of course it embarrasses them!

What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?

Such a random question, I am unsure if this should be a philosophical answer, or just off the cuff... so I am gonna say the chicken. Only because I believe in God, but am still undecided about the theory of evolution.

What would you like readers to know about you personally?

I love to be entertained! I love socializing...this butterfly sure can talk, ask anyone who knows me! I love to laugh, especially by making others laugh!

I am very proud that I earned my BS degree with honors (Magna Cum-Laude), in addition I earned scholarships to finish my business degree at a private university. I was selected as a recipient for my dedication as a single mother, my volunteer work through Our Lady of Charity Catholic Parish (where my children attended school and I was faithfully involved for six years as a Children's Liturgy teacher) and for a special creative writing submission I entered. Writing is an expressive outlet for me and I love to put my often random thoughts, or emotional tangents, into words and watch them form a meaningful personal story.

What is your business? What "do you do?" : )

I am the mother of three beautiful and unique children; two daughters and a son. Autumn is 14, Tamara (AKA: Mara is 10) and Leahm will be turning 6 in May and they are all looking forward to this summer. We will be moving into a farmhouse in Boyertown this June and it is a very exciting time for us. I am engaged to a wonderful man, Brian, who is the Ying to my Yang!

We moved here from Delaware County to be closer to family almost two years ago. I was unable to keep my home after my divorce because I was laid off from a management position in the automotive collision repair and insurance claim field, for which I still hold a motor vehicle damage appraiser's license. I am also a notary public and transferred my commission to Berks County last year.



I currently work full time at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in the Emergency Department. I process patient admissions and registrations. It is a very high stress, fast paced job in which one must carry a great sense of humor, and the ability to deflect, rather than absorb the sullen emotions from sad situations. In addition to this I recently became an Independent Designs Representative for Silpada Jewelry. I am truly looking forward to growing this new business venture so that I may work less overtime at the hospital and focus on my children's extracurricular activities.

 Who wouldn't want to spend time having fun and enjoying the company of guests while earning an income versus 12 hour shifts in a hospital?  If you know anyone interested in hosting a Silpada party, have them contact me. The benefits are fabulous!!!

Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work?

I have an awesome, supportive family from all over the country. From my grandmother in Arizona, to my Dad and step-mother in Illinois they are always just a phone call away. I must say that I turn locally to my mother and step-father for everything though. My mom, in particular, has always been my biggest fan! She loves me unconditionally, for which I have no doubt. Since childhood she has pushed me each time I needed motivation. She has presented me with hard ultimatums in which she paints a moral picture about my choices each time I struggle with a life altering decision. She is my 24 hour help line. When I was finishing my degree last year and started my last class, I was exhausted. Mom was there to support me right to the end; she has always been there to remind me of my potential and how much she believes in me.

Who or what inspires you?

Mahatma Gandhi:
Meaning of his name is "Great Soul." He fought for independence with a focus on peace through non-violence. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." was the motto, and the final theme quote of my graduating class from Neumann University in 2010. I have a ring with this quote engraved on it. I picked it as a graduation gift from one of my closest friends, Catherine. I was delighted when she asked me to be the maid of honor in her wedding this summer. She has always been my peace of mind, a rock, when I have struggled for my own independence.

Mother Teresa:
She earned the Nobel Peace Prize for emphasizing love and kindness... there is no one more inspirational in my eyes. My favorite saying, from which her spirit still speaks is, "Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it."

Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it?

Everything almost to a fault... but, integrity is most important to me.

My aunt, Judith Barclay, passed away in a house fire last February and it is one of the hardest losses I have ever experienced in my life. We were very close, it was like losing a best friend. She is with me every day in my heart, in my thoughts. She was a very brave woman, her strength and honesty inspire me to be me; to always be who I am without embarrassment of my faults.


What is your favorite quote?

Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can't prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you're presented with and moving on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation, you can always do something. You always have a choice and the choice can be power. ~ Blaine Lee

How can people reach you?

I would love your referrals!

Website: www.mysilpada.com/kristi.barclay
Email: kristileah77@yahoo.com (or) kristi_smialek@yahoo.com
Twitter: krazileah

Facebook: Kristi Barclay (Smialek)

Getting out of the comfort zone.

Today, I stepped out of my comfort zone. No more excuses.
Yes, I had plenty of them! ; )

In this video I also announce shippable Mother's Day delivery items to PA, USA addresses for next week as well as where I will be tomorrow.



Have an absolutely fantastic Friday, everyone!


Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

You are invited to a Birthday Party!

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC is pleased to announce that we are now one of Lovely Events & Occasions newest vendors. Yippee!!! We are lucky enough to have joined them just in time to be part of their Birthday Party and you are invited, too!
The event is Saturday, April 16, 2011  from 12 - 3 PM

From their website: The birth of two great businesses under one roof...Lovely Events & Occasions and The Well Dressed Cake. Party at our Design Gallery as we celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary of our West Reading Location! Food, Drinks, Cake, Prizes, Live Music & Balloons!

A special gift for all who pre-register! Click here to register now!
Come celebrate with us!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Now, DELIVERING Exciting Balloon Memories to your doorstep

 We have a brand new ordering website to take your order. Watch this site as it grows to meet your every celebration need. Always be sure to place your order in early!


We'll be taking Easter orders and delivering them the Saturday before Easter AND taking orders for Administrative Professionals Week. We will continue to add to the balloon gift options on the website. If you have something you would really like to see on there, let us know!

If you place an order for these first few introductory weeks, use the AdminFreeDelivery code at check out to receive FREE delivery for orders placed BEFORE 4/22/11. ALSO, when you place a delivery before that date AND sign up for an account, we will credit your account $10 towards your next delivery.


If your let your friends know about this offer and they place in the notes of their order that you sent them, we will also credit your account $2 per referral - no limit!

Check it out! Tell your friends and be one of the first in the area to use this super cool and unique way to celebrate!

Click here to view our balloon gifts and delivery ordering website. 

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Tomorrow is Make Your Own Holiday Day!

Really. Truly. I did not make it up.

For me, I'm going to call it "Appreciate My Career" day as I feel truly blessed that I absolutely LOVE what I do for a living.

So what holiday will you create? I would love to know!

Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Melissa Aidukas

I can't believe it has been two weeks already. Our second Facebook Featured Fan is Melissa Aidukas.

Click here to read all about her and how supportive she is of local businesses. Don't forget to post a comment either on the Facebook post or be sure to come back here to post a comment to be entered to win a Dove Chocolate Martini mix.

Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone and enjoy reading about Melissa!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Administrative Professionals Week: Local Deliveries Available

You are "the tops!" Thanks for all that you do!

Wednesday, 

April 27th is

Administrative Professionals Day 2011.

April 24th - 30th is

Administrative Professionals week

(formerly: Secretaries Day).

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories is offering local deliveries to your awesome administrative professionals Mon - Thurs. of that week.

Prices are discounted for this delivery week. 

 Just for this week, we are waiving the "a la carte" fees AND we are not charging extra delivery fees for towns outside of Douglassville. 

You save a minimum of $15!!

 Prices are all inclusive (tax, delivery, etc.) 
and start at  $34.50.

Availability is limited. 

Be sure to place your order early.

Click here for our delivery schedule, gift options and more!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep! I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Moving on a Creative Idea...

So, this morning, after dropping my daughter off at school, running a few errands, including getting my cup of decaf Dunkin' Donuts coffee... I got home and skimmed through my twitter posts. Recently becoming a follower of DunkinPhilly, I saw this post:

"...Hey Philly! Show us your @DunkinPhilly cup! Best pic wins a $5 DDCard today! How about a baseball themed photo today with your DD cup...?"





I looked at my almost empty cup of coffee and decided to take the challenge. : )







Here is what I submitted. No, no baseball for me though.





What do you think? : )

Have an awesome, Tuesday, everyone!


Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep! I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

The Week Ahead..

Hello, all!

This week, Miss Balloon Heart will be appearing at two public events.

The first is her usual, Red Robin, Exeter appearance on Tuesday evening. Then on Thursday, she will be at Pottstown's annual FamilyFest. Here are the details...

Tuesday evening,  Miss Balloon Heart will be twisting balloons table-side from 5:30-7:00pm at Red Robin, Exeter, PA for Kid's Night. Come on out and join the fun. Hope to see you there!






Thursday Evening Miss Balloon Heart will be at Pottstown's Annual FamilyFest, with over 500 attendees, if you want a balloon, you should arrive early! ; ) She will be twisting balloons the entire time, from 5PM-7PM. Rather than repost information about the event, we are going to send you to the Positively!Pottstown Blog for more details:

http://positivelyptown.com/2011/02/24/pottstowns-annual-familyfest-on-march-17/

Thanks, all for reading!

Have a wonderful week!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
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The Unpoppables

Hello, all!

I've been meaning to write a little bit about the TLC show, The Unpoppables, for weeks now but life has a way of getting in the way. TLC, debuted The Unpoppables back in February for six episodes and it ran for three weeks (two episodes a night).



From TLC's website: "The Unpoppables follows the quirky daredevils of New Balloon Art as they wow clients with the most innovative balloon sculptures ever. In each half-hour episode, they’ll travel to a new city, plan the week’s event and scramble to get everything done. "

The show did just that. They created large amazing balloon sculptures under stressful circumstances and with the added pressure of a TV production crew by their side. I can't even begin to imagine creating a sculpture with limited time and then having someone say..."could you stop and say that differently?" or "Ya know what, I need you to do that again but hold the balloon lower as your talking."

Really?

Are they talented? You betcha. Put all of their talent aside for just a moment and you have really brave, brave folk.

The conversations, discussions and gossip about this show in the balloon world has been just as entertaining as well. The discussion boards lit up the first two weeks. Larry Moss, posted this article, from the Washington City Paper, on BalloonHQ. The article, by Erin Petty,  gives us a taste of the reality that has become Katie Balloons life. 

Why do I write this now? Well, guess what... the first season is over and TLC is in the process of figuring out if there will be a second season. Take a minute to let TLC know that you would like to see a second season. If you saw the show and enjoyed it - let them know. If you missed it - tell them the season was too short! Thanks all!

Click here to tell TLC "I want more of The Unpoppables!" ---> http://corporate.discovery.com/contact/viewer-relations/



Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Serving Southeastern PA

Red Robin, Exeter, tomorrow evening!

Tomorrow evening, (Tuesday evening), Miss Balloon Heart will be twisting balloons table-side from 5:30-7:00pm at Red Robin, Exeter, PA for Kid's Night. Come on out and join the fun. Hope to see you there.

Have a GREAT day!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Serving Southeastern PA

Weekend Events: Art of the Wedding, March 5, 2011

We have two big events this weekend in Reading, PA. This post is about the second event, on SATURDAY....

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC was invited to participate in Art of the Wedding at Goggleworks, one of my personal favorite places. Yippee!!  While we will have our portfolio available for your review, Miss Balloon Heart will also be creating balloon sculptures for purchase, if requested by attendees.

This event is FREE and the grand prize is fabulous. If you plan to attend, be sure to register by Friday to be eligible for amazing raffle prizes - after reading the information I am wishing I wasn't a vendor!

Here is some text from their website: 

Brides & Grooms-to-Be: Please Join Us for this Special Event! RSVP Today!

Art of the Wedding is open to the public FREE of charge. Guests who register prior to the event will be eligible for amazing raffle prizes (must be present to win). Giveaway to the first 300 attendees courtesy of Dylan´s Candy Bar.
Please note: Art of the Wedding vendors and GoggleWorks staff are not eligible to enter the raffles.
Register by calling or emailing Margaret Murphy, GoggleWorks Facilities Coordinator, at 610.374.4600 x.115 or mmurphy@goggleworks.org

 Have a GREAT day, everyone!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Serving Southeastern PA