by Christine Maentz | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
How are we dealing with the post-covid balloon decor situation? Well, I’m happy to report that things are close to normal in this industry now that we are experiencing looser Covid restrictions. The biggest change we see is that in the past events were... by Christine Maentz | May 11, 2020 | Press Release
Easter morning WBIR showed for a quick story about my participation in One Billion Bubbles of Hope. See the quick interview here. I had also given a previous short interview for WVLT the day before! by Christine Maentz | Apr 18, 2020 | Business
Coronavirus and the balloon industry February 21st was the day we were first informed of the Covid19 Coronavirus pandemic. I received my first cancelation for an event scheduled for the next day. It had been planned for a year! Within a few days, all of my bookings,... by Christine Maentz | Sep 19, 2019 | Business
DIY BALLOON DECOR & IT’S EFFECTS ON OUR INDUSTRY Everywhere you look, someone is building/making/creating something that is normally done by a professional. With the advent of Youtube, Etsy & even Amazon more and more people are attempting to... by Christine Maentz | Jul 10, 2019 | Balloon facts, Events, Services
Balloons – A Sign a Party is Happening! Any time when you were a kid, balloons usually meant there was a party happening. Realistically, it is the same thing as an adult. Yet, also as an adult, we tend not to think of balloons being at a wedding,... by Christine Maentz | Dec 29, 2018 | Business
Looking Back on 2018 with joy! Looking back on 2018 with joy! I’m so grateful for all of the work that came my way. Lots of jobs from existing customers and lots more from referrals! My website was also a factor in generating new clients. Many requests was for... by Christine Maentz | Mar 1, 2018 | Business
Who is The Perfect Client? You might think the perfect client is the one that has the biggest spending budget. Having loads of money to spend on balloons might seem the most obvious but it isn’t. For me, what I appreciate the most is dealing with someone... by Christine Maentz | Aug 24, 2017 | Business
Custom Balloon Centerpieces for Subway Race Against Cancer Building custom balloon centerpieces was top priority for this job. One of my first corporate clients, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, hosts the annual Subway Race Against Cancer, a 5K Walk/Run in the park.... by Christine Maentz | Aug 22, 2017 | Balloon facts
Balloon Releases – The Professional Way There is quite a bit of controversy over balloon releases. Should we allow balloon releases? Are they legal? Are they dangerous to the environment? As a responsible balloon artist, it is in my best interest to be aware and... by Christine Maentz | Sep 19, 2016 | Balloon facts
Balloon Fun Facts You’ve Always Wanted to Know! Where else would you find fun balloon facts? Right here at Volunteer Balloon Decor where we strive to make your shopping experience hassle-free! Since our main goal is to make your quest for balloon decor... by Christine Maentz | Sep 3, 2016 | Services
Celebrating a unique event with unique balloon decor! “Aqīqah, “Aqeeqa”, “Aqeeqah” ([Arabic]: عقيقة) is the Islamic tradition of the sacrifice of an animal on the occasion of a child’s birth. It is widely performed by Muslims and it... 
by Christine Maentz | Aug 14, 2016 | Balloon facts
I wanted to know the real story behind the cost of helium. Rest assured, there is no shortage! Then why has the cost risen so much in the last decade? We know it is the 2nd most abundant, natural element in the universe – byproduct of radioactive decay of... 
by Christine Maentz | May 20, 2016 | Business
Addition of employee in a growing boutique balloon decor business How busy do you need to be to justify hiring help for a growing balloon decor boutique business? Maybe the question should be how successful does a company need to be to justify hiring help? Would...