Kids are running amuck, a boy is standing on the couch swinging a hockey stick, and a girl is running around showing off her pink ruffle to anybody who will pay attention to her. I think to myself, “I am a babysitter this afternoon”. The event started by me being greeted at the door with … Read more
I was skimming Facebook while my son was dosing off to sleep, and I read a friends posting that he only had the one event scheduled for August and was hoping his phone would start to ring soon. I am not a big fan of waiting for the phone to ring, I like to chum … Read more
Everybody stepped back and there I was, standing alone. Congratulations, you win! You have been volunteered to make a balloon sculpture. I am exaggerating, but I do have a person who makes sure I get to show off my skills. I have made free balloon figures for people’s birthdays, teachers, my son’s Valentine’s Day gifts, … Read more
This is the time of year when I struggle to keep focused. Nice weather, family activities, and the weather drain me physically. It is nice getting up in the morning and having breakfast outside on the deck, watching the birds feed at the bird feeder. I check to see how the vegetable garden is progressing … Read more
This summer, two new movies are coming out, Monsters University and Despicable Me 2. In both movies, there are characters that I enjoy making, both of which have only one eye. Over the years, I have seen blockbuster movies come and go, but it is the movies that people buy and repeatedly watch that generate … Read more
I am like most people, I have a routine and when that routine is disrupted it take massive dedication to get back on track. It is easy to get overwhelmed, toss up your hands and give in. I have learned that this does not help my career or me. What I do is dig deeper, prioritize … Read more
I hear it all the time; we will have more activities than just you. We will have bouncers, games, and activities that will keep the kids occupied. These things help reduce the balloon line, but line twisting is never a walk in the park, it is more like a marathon. As I loaded my balloon supplies … Read more
Admit it or not, recommendations drive a significant portion of an entertainer’s business. When not actively seeking referrals from past clients, we often depend on advertising to attract new business. I’ve dedicated considerable effort to expanding my clientele over the last three decades. Despite the vigor I invest in acquiring new clients, it’s noteworthy that … Read more
Its 9:00 pm, the sun set an hour ago, and the Wisconsin’s state bird, the mosquito is buzzing about. Standing in the dark, swatting mosquitoes, exhausted from a four-hour twist fest, and the remaining kids in line still want a balloon. I only do a couple of these events each year that has me working … Read more
Here is a line technique for better control of a line while giving the appearance lines are smaller. I look up, and all I can see are eyes looking back. Moms are standing, smiling, yet I can see in their eyes they have other places to be, things to do, and standing in line for … Read more