Girls Night Out... An Invitation to YOU!

Balloon Training

So us girls at the party store have a monthly training meeting... Here are some pictures of us learning how to make this adorable butterfly!

Father's Day is Coming Quickly!

Here is just one of many cute little ideas to do for the dad in your life...

Announce it to everyone...

Decorate with a darling Fish Balloon from Pioneer Party...

Top it off with a big bag of Swedish Fish!

Other ideas: Fish for dinner, go fishing as a family, buy a fishing license...

Now if your man doesn't like to fish, then you better come on down and let us help you figure something else out!

Spring is HERE!

This weather is crazy!!  Two weeks ago we were in our swimming suits playing in the sand box, and this weekend we have our boots on stomping in the snow!  

One thing that has made me smile lately is walking into the store every day and seeing SPRING no matter what the weather is outside.  Everything is so bright and cheery... maybe these pictures will give you a little glimpse into what fun lies ahead when the weather is consistently nice outside!

Flowers made from balloons - hanging from the ceiling

Chocolate covered cinnamon bears with a cute card attached...

Mini topiaries hung from the ceiling.  

These are unique decorations for any party - hang them above the table where you are going to be celebrating!

New printed plates/cups/napkins 

Warmers and scented blocks.  

High quality and great scents! 

Fun fish balloon bouquet

In fact, thinking about spring and looking at all those cute pictures makes me want to celebrate right now!  Let's give away something springy!  Leave a comment to enter yourself in for a chance to win... a $15.00 gift card to our store!  Yey!  You have until Wednesday at midnight. 

Happy Spring everyone!

Long Lasting Balloons!

So the other day I was visiting a friend and noticed that her 16" Valentine balloon that she bought her daughter for Valentine's Day was still floating...dwindling by the ground, but still floating.  Then while at aerobics class today a friend mentioned that the fish balloon that she bought her daughter for Valentine's Day was still floating on the ceiling!  Wow!  Over a month of float time!  Definitely worth the extra 15 cents, don't you think?!

So what makes our balloons last so long?  It's the ultra super duper hi-float that we squirt in each balloon.  The hi-float is a liquid plastic that seals the pores of the latex, so that helium cannot leak out of those teeny little holes!  But, what makes the biggest difference, is that we train our "gals" to put in JUST the right amount, and it has to be spread EVENLY around the whole inside of the balloon.  Other party stores might use the ultra super duper hi-float, but the employees might put too much in (which makes the balloon too heavy) or not enough (it doesn't seal the pores, allowing helium to get out), so the hi-float doesn't do the job.  So there you have it!  Our secret is out!  

Another tip for balloons to last a very long time:  allow your balloons at least 2 hours of inside "drying" time before putting them outside.  This allows the hi-float to fully dry and seal the pores of the latex.  

A little bit more info:  hi-float usually gives your balloons 3-5 extra days of float time.  We charge .15 each balloon extra for hi-float, or $1.00 for a dozen balloons...

So we want to hear YOUR experience with Pioneer Party's balloons.  Do you have one? Let's hear it!  

Order your Valentine Balloons EARLY!

Here is a SPECIAL DEAL for all you blog readers! Order your Valentine balloons by Tuesday the 10th and receive 10% off your entire balloon order! Above are just a handful of the Valentine balloons we have - you'll have to come in to see all the rest! The sooner you come, the better the selection! Valentine balloons are just a must, aren't they? Kids get so excited when they have their very own bouquet!

p.s. If you haven't been in our store lately - now is the time! It is FULL of flippin cute gifts, goodies, candies - etc!! You really won't believe your eyes. Come in and see!

Did you Know...?

Even those of you who have shopped at Pioneer Party for years might not know all the services we offer or merchandise that we carry...so here are a few that you might not have realized we have.  We are constantly looking for new and fresh items to please our customers...which is great - there are always new things when you come in!  

This is a picture of a darling mini Book of Mormon that has been wrapped in fabric.  It is nicely made with a foldover magnet to keep it shut, and a ribbon for a bookmark.  These books were sold at Swiss Days and really are great.  They are perfect for putting in your purse or car... or to give to a missionary or someone who just got baptized.  

Balloon wraps - 

We custom-make gifts in a balloon!  You are welcome to bring in your own merchandise, or purchase something from us to put inside.  The opening is about 6" wide.  We have done wedding rings, $3000 in cash (for a payment to a dentist!), and numerous other fun things.  You don't see these around very much - so if you want a unique way to wrap a gift - especially for a child - this is way fun!  

Plant Baskets

These are the same kind you can get at a florist shop, but for seriously 1/3 of the cost!  These are great for funerals - especially since you can get a large one for a good price.  They are also a good alternative to a "regular" present - for birthdays & get wells especially.  A lot of the plants come in a cute planter instead of just a basket...so you can put one on your kitchen counter or bedroom for some nice color.

Ok, so did you learn something new?  

Please comment if you have any questions or want more info!  

Have a great week!