AboutGeorgia Blair Expertise Are you planning a child's birthday party at home? Want to make it more exciting than exhausting? A little expert advice can help make it a more memorable event. The Party Fairy's strategies for successful parties can help parents turn down the chaos level and turn up the fun. We specialize in fantasy tea parties - but whether you're planning a sweet and nostalgic tea party or a rough-and-rowdy treasure hunt for boisterous little pirates, we have plenty of tips, tools and techniques to share. Need an idea for a centerpiece? A party game? Wondering whether the activities you have selected are age-appropriate for your guests? Not sure what to do with the two little boy cousins invited to a very girlie-girlie tea party? We can answer a variety of questions on many topics. Chances are good that we've heard your question before - but if not, we've created an entire business from the ability to create and imagine workable programs for children!
Experience As the owner of The Party Fairy, I have personally conducted more than 500 birthday parties for children on a paid basis - and did this free of charge for years before I decided to trun it into a business. All told, I have probably conducted more than 650 parties. My parties feature original storytelling, games and crafts - and offer parents the complete package of party decorations as well. I travel to preschools to perform storytelling programs which combine improvisational drama and interactive role-playing with children, and conduct a variety of imaginative programs for children as part of the special events offerings at The Party Fairy Store. I also host themed summer day camps for children.
Organizations None are relevant.:) And don't worry; nothing odd. Just church and school organizations.
Publications New York Times regional newspapers chain (I was an employee for several years and worked at various newspapers during my 20-year journalism career) I also worked at many smaller newspapers throughout Alabama
Education/Credentials I was a journalism major many, many years ago - shortly after the world was created. :) Although a journalistic background is not particularly relevant to the business of children's party planning, a communications background could prove useful in answering questions from the public. Other Party Fairy employees whose opinions may be sought for particularly challenging questions include a former elementary school music teacher, a newly-graduated marketing major and a new MBA grad. :) What a mixed lot we are!
Awards and Honors Hmmm....
The only ones possibly relevant here are several Associated Press newswriting awards
Past/Present Clients No one of national note or significance (yet!) because my clients are all pretty much under 9 years old! But to their parents, of course, my little clients are all shining stars! :)
Expert: Georgia Blair Date: 6/25/2008 Subject: Son's Party
Question My son was suppose to graduate in 2007 but he played around in school so wasn't able to graduate with his peers so he had to go back and finish up the following year,he did finish up and passed,in 20007(December)He was to graduate in May 2007-I was so mad at him that I had thrown out the invitations I had bought.So my question to you is how do I word the invitations',He is a good kid and I think he need's a party,Having it on July the 4th and will be making the invite's myself,so any idea's you can give sure would be great. thanks misty
Answer Well, here are some ideas....
What if, on the front of the card, you say:
No fireworks,
no fanfare...
until now!
Then, when you open the card, it could say:
Please join us as celebrate
John's graduation from
The University of Wherever
with a Fourth of July Bash
from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.
at the Smith home
123 Any Street
In smaller type, flushed left, you could add:
As most of you know, John graduated in December 2007 but we
were unable to celebrate at that time. We think it's high time
for some fireworks and fanfare! But it's really your presence that would light up his eyes (or you could substitute light up the night or even light up the sky) -- so we hope you will be able to join us! RSVP by July 2 to John's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parent, at (000)000-0000.
The smaller note at the bottom addresses the obvious question for your guests, and explains that John did indeed graduate back in 2007. By simply stating, "but we were unable to celebrate at that time" you erase any other questions. You don't need to say why. Your close friends will know why. Anyone else doesn't need to know why the celebration was delayed -- and it would in fact be rude of your guests to inquire about the reason for the delay. It also attempts to deflect the guest's attention away from the obvious question about the delay and redirect attention to the important part -- that it would mean a great deal to your son to have this particular guest attend.
I really hope this suggestion is helpful to you! Congratulations to your son on finishing after all, and have a wonderful celebration for him!
