Did you know Box of Balloons has a shop? We like to call it the BOB shop and all proceeds go back into our organization. Operating a nonprofit, like any business, is costly so the online shop gives us a way to raise some funds so we can continue making birthdays happy for children in need. Our BOB Shop items rotate in and out and many items are limited quantity. This upcoming weekend in honor of Back to School we are hosting a BOB Shop Sale! Our amazing water bottles (which keep your liquid really cold) are perfect for at school lunch time or after school activities. I fill my with ice in the morning and it is still freezing cold in the afternoon. Felt boards are so popular and would be ador
Here in the Box of Balloons world Summer means sun, fun and chalk! We hosted our annual Chalk It Up event again this summer where we encourage people to get outside and chalk it up in their own communities for Box of Balloons. All summer long we encouraged supporters to chalk the sidewalks of their local park, outside their workplace or even their favorite pool. Spreading awareness for our mission and vision is one of the easiest ways people can get involved from anywhere! Chalk is easily accessible, fun for all ages and can make a big impact on sharing our name and mission. To all who participate and chalked it up for Box of Balloons...thank you! It has been another successful, colorful, ha
Each time as the one year mark approached for my kiddos I was filled with excitement, I finally got to plan a birthday party! Now we all know a one year olds birthday party is more for the adults and less for the tiny child who has no clue what we are celebrating but ONE is a big milestone and definitely work celebrating. Here are some tips we love to help keep the first birthday celebration simple, affordable and memorable... BE CREATIVE It can be challenging at one to know what your child likes or dislikes outside of food and being held but many time parents are starting to see their little personalities come through and that can translate nicely into a birthday party theme. For my son's f
