National Teacher Appreciation Day

All of us work hard at our jobs and we all deserve to be recognized for the hard work that we do, however today I would like to focus on teachers. Teachers are presented with the job of teaching America’s future. These individuals take on the role of teacher, parent, social worker, care taker, nurse, and friend to the students in their classrooms. None of our lives would be the way they are today if it wasn’t for those special teachers in our life. I can easily remember my favorite teacher, Mrs. Maxwell. She was always so caring and truly concerned about her student’s well being.

May 4, 2010 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Take this time to thank the teachers you have had in your life. Send #1 teacher and thank you balloons from Balloons By Mail to your current teachers, your child’s teacher, or the teacher you appreciate from when you were in school. Don’t forget to add a small apple bean bag or an apple for the teacher bear to the bottom of your balloon bouquet. So don’t forget to let these wonderful educators know how much they mean to you and how appreciated they really are.

Mother's Day

Everyone looks at their mother in a different way, but most would agree that moms take on many different roles. Moms are shoulders to cry on, best friends to laugh with, teachers that hold us accountable, and so much more. Because our mothers have so many roles and play such a key part in our lives, they deserve a day dedicated to them!

Mother’s Day has been nationally recognized in the United States since President Woodrow Wilson’s term in office. However, some historians believe that the ancient Greeks started celebrating mothers long ago. Regardless of who started the celebration, it is our job to continue it.

May 9 is Mother’s day, show your mom how much you appreciate her efforts and love with balloons from Balloons By Mail. Choose from one of the pre-designed balloon bouquets created for the traditional mother or a trendy momma. Don’t forget to add a gift to the bottom of the bouquet from the Gifts for Moms page.

Balloons = Smiles

I happen to love math. Now I realize that puts me in the minority, but I am truly proud to say that I do indeed enjoy math. One of the things I like most about math is that there is always a correct answer. I take pleasure in working though a problem to find that there was a purpose and a final answer. I find that I can relate this same feeling to balloons. You may be thinking to yourself, “This lady is crazy!” But it is true. Let me present the equation: AP+1BB+1-6B=HS You may be asking what in the world does that stand for?

Any Person + One Big Box + 1-6 Balloons = Happy Smiles

There it is! No matter what type of person you may be thinking of the odds are if you put them into this equation you will get the same result. So try it out, make someone in your life smile today! Check out Balloons By Mail to find just the right balloons from our huge selection to make someone smile. Pick out anywhere from one to six balloons to be arranged in a bouquet and add a gift to the bottom. We will carefully package your inflated balloons into a box and send them on their way. When the box is opened and the balloons float out, as in math you will always get the right answer… a smile.

A 60th Birthday

As I have mentioned before “birthdays often come in themes.” What about the theme of Over the Hill? When talking about these birthdays people like to include anything from 30 to 80 as OVER THE HILL, but today lets discuss the 60th birthday.

The 60th birthday should definitely be honored with a celebration despite the earlier 50th birthday celebration. Sixty is a great time to look back on all that you have experienced and learned, and a great time to look forward to what is to be learned and experienced. It represents another 10 years of life with friends, family, and fun!

Think of the people who are turning 60 in your life? Do they need a great way to celebrate being six decades old? A wonderful way to ensure they feel loved and enjoy their 60th birthday is by sending a balloon bouquet from Balloons By Mail. Choose from a wide selection of birthday balloons, over the hill bouquets, and other great gift ideas for a 60th birthday. To make your bouquet special choose a “6” and “0” balloon or an over the hill singing balloon to add with a “no” spring chicken or an “Aged to Perfection” woozie. If your loved one has a sense of humor, don’t forget to look through the other Over the Hill gifts as well, and celebrate this true milestone birthday!

NASCAR

When presented with the topic of NASCAR, I have to say I struggled with what to write. Having never been a fan of NASCAR I was at a loss for what to write, so I decided to look into the love of NASCAR. I found that fans of the sport grow very fond of specific drivers, enjoy the suspense of the race, and are intrigued by the possibility of a crash. For those who are NASCAR lovers, proudly displaying their favorite drier on their car, clothes, and other goods is important.

When purchasing a gift for the NASCAR lover in your life it is a good idea to bring that component into a gift. Check out Balloons By Mail to send a NASCAR specific or general racing balloon for a birthday or just because. Don’t forget to add racer specific collector playing cards either!

Ways to Say "I'm Sorry"

As a newlywed I totally understand the need for the words, “I am sorry.” Over the last eight months my husband and I have begun blending our lives together. We have each had to make compromises including what color the curtains would be, where he can hang his prized deer rack, and which family we will spend holidays with. Sometimes, however, we each can be a little stubborn which often leads to a disagreement or a fight. We have found that the power of “I am sorry” is phenomenal. Those three little words make a huge difference in the way the rest of the day, week, and even month will play out for us.

Throughout our lives we need to learn how to say we are sorry. Even though we try to do the right thing most of the time, we still mess up and make mistakes that may hurt our relationships. Saying “I am sorry” is a great way to start mending and rebuilding relationships with significant others, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, etc. However going above and beyond the words can magnify the sincerity of your message. In order to go this extra mile, try sending balloons! Balloons By Mail provides the opportunity to send the perfect unique and personal gift to say sorry. Choose from our selection of “I’m Sorry” balloons to create a one of a kind bouquet. Add floral, love, thinking of you, or other balloons to the bouquet to make it even more special. Don’t forget to also add a weight to the bottom that your significant other would enjoy. For example include a stuffed animal, candy/food, or koozie that is meaningful.

So go on, send the perfect sorry balloon gift and watch as you are forgiven and your indiscretion forgotten!

Happy Birthday Sue!

We at Balloons By Mail truely believe in celebrating life's joys and experiences! Today is our CEO and founder is celebrating her 53rd brithday. In order to celebrate with her and the staff of Balloons By Mail we would like to offer our blog readers a 20% discount on all birthday balloons and gifts! But hurry because this coupon is only good until April 15, 2010.

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Spring is Here!

Spring is in the air! Finally the weather is getting warmer, the trees and flowers are beginning to bud, and we are starting to partake in spring time activities. Spring sports are in full swing, spring cleaning is waiting to be finished, and spring flowers and butterfly's are happy to show off their colors. Although spring is a wonderful time of the year, we do have to remember to be careful.

You certainly can’t have enough fresh air, but watch out for those allergies that spring up around this time. If you know someone who is down in the dumps with allergies, send them a get well soon or smile balloon to cheer them up.

Also remember that even though there is great fun to have outside, we must be careful to keep ourselves protected from the sun. Care for your skin with natural lotions and balms and cover your eyes with sunglasses!

Lastly remember to keep a jacket or sweatshirt with you at all times. Although the days may be warm the nights chill quickly. If you do get chilled warm yourself up inside with yummy soups or coffee to prevent getting sick!

So get out and enjoy the sunshine and warmth for the next few months of spring and into summer!

"Hello Kitty"

In 1974 a new Japanese cartoon came out called “Hello Kitty.” The cartoon was about a white cat with a bow in her hair that would stress “Hello Kitty says be yourself.” By the 1980s every young girl had something with Hello Kitty on it. Today we still see the Hello Kitty character on book-bags, pads of paper, key chains, balloons, plush, etc.

BalloonsByMail.com also carries the popular figure Hello Kitty in balloons and plush that can add the perfect touch to your loved one’s balloon bouquet. So go ahead and pair a Hello Kitty doll and balloon with your happy birthday, get well soon, or thinking of you balloon bouquet from BalloonsByMail.com!