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About Georgia Blair
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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 600 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 750 parties.

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.

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! :)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Georgia Blair 
In Category  Party Planning

SubjectDate Asked

christmas/birthday wording11/19/2009
  Q: My daughter will be turning 11,and I need help on wording a birthday party invitation with a ...
  A: I'd love to help you word your invitation. I'll need a bit more information, please... For example, ...
christmas card wording11/17/2009
  Q: I was hoping for your wisdom and great wording for my christmas card this year. I was looking for ...
  A: I like the way you worded it better than mine: Visions of sugar-plums dancing in her head, Olivia ...
christmas card wording11/17/2009
  Q: I was hoping for your wisdom and great wording for my christmas card this year. I was looking for ...
  A: Awww, thank you!:) OK, I took what you gave me about your children and played around tonight with ...
Santa Party11/16/2009
  Q: Last year I asked my dad to dress up as Santa and come eat and pass out toys to a few close ...
  A: Here is an edited version of a verse I just created for two little girls having a Christmas tea for ...
invitation wording11/15/2009
  Q: We are planning a party for our daughter who is turn 5 and our son who is turning 10. We are doing ...
  A: This one was really hard, I must say!:) I tried to use a game theme for you, and highlight their ...
Birthday invitation11/14/2009
  Q: My daughter Angeline is turning 3 and she loves Minnie, I want to make her invitations but I need ...
  A: Here is the verse I offered to another mom a few months ago for a Minnie Mouse themed party. I ...
adoption dedication ceremony and reception11/11/2009
  Q: My husband and I are preparing to adopt two children (7yo girl, 4 yo boy) from the foster care ...
  A: Bless you for being foster parents, sharing your home and your hearts with children -- and how ...
polka dot party11/9/2009
  Q: My daugther wants to have a polka dot party for her 6th birthday. I need help with wording for the ...
  A: Here's a verse that might work for you...Just replace the name Katie with your daughter's name. :) ...
Joint father and son birthday party invite wording10/29/2009
  Q: I asked a question on 10/28/09 about wording for my sons and husbands joint birthday party. You ...
  A: Hmmmmm.... I have to confess my mind is still exhausted from our trip to Disney World! Thank you so ...
birthday party wording10/29/2009
  Q: I am planning a "baking party" for my little girl's 4th birthday. The kids will be decorating small ...
  A: :) I thought about your question on the plane home... Since the girls are all 4, and it's a tea ...
birthday party wording10/23/2009
  Q: I am planning a "baking party" for my little girl's 4th birthday. The kids will be decorating small ...
  A: Very cute idea for a party! :) Lends itself very well to lots of fun party favor ideas, too. Wilton ...
5 yr. old camping b-day party10/20/2009
  Q: I'm throwing my soon to be 5 year old son a camping birthday party. Most people invited are good ...
  A: The good news (I think!) is that most parents of 4 and 5-year-olds will not want to stay out late ...
Please Help! Xmas Eve 6th Birthday10/15/2009
  Q: I stumbled upon this site when searching for invitation wording ideas. What cute ideas for ...
  A: This event sounds wonderful! What a lovely way to celebrate your daughter's Christmas Eve birthday. ...
musical birthday party10/11/2009
  Q: We are planning our son's 2nd birthday party and he loves music. Any ideas would be appreciated. ...
  A: Sounds like you have a great start for a fun celebration for your little music lover. Here are a ...
help?9/26/2009
  Q: im planning a party for a girl turning 12. please give me some creative ideas, because i am running ...
  A: Girls this age generally love taking a small group on an outing, then returning home for a ...
birthday invite wording9/26/2009
  Q: The Minnie Mouse invite wording for my daughters you did for me was a really big hit thank you. So ...
  A: Molly, you are so kind to want to leave a good review, and I do appreciate that! But truthfully, I ...
birthday invite wording9/26/2009
  Q: The Minnie Mouse invite wording for my daughters you did for me was a really big hit thank you. So ...
  A: Well, it practically HAS to be a "How the West Was ONE" theme, doesn't it? LOL I don't suppose we ...
Bakery Party8/24/2009
  Q: I am trying to save money and would like to have my daughter, Reagan a baking party at home. She ...
  A: Rene Here are a couple of ideas to occupy the children at your home bakery party while the cookies ...
going away to college party7/21/2009
  Q: Help.. I have writer's block Can you help me with the wording on an invitation for my son's party. ...
  A: I do little children's parties and not high schoolers, so I'm not sure how much help I can really be ...
Invitation wording7/20/2009
  Q: I am planning a Mini Mouse party for my 2 daughters and I can not come up with the invitation ...
  A: The very sweetest mouse we know Wears big red dots and a funny bow Her name is Minnie and she's so ...
summer birthday party for 10 yr old girl7/17/2009
  Q: I am having a boy/girl party for my daughter who will be 10 yrs old. I have a large yard w/ a 18 ft ...
  A: Cindy You might consider incorporating a fun, tropical theme and staging activities to tie into ...
my sweet 16 party7/15/2009
  Q: I am having my sweet 16 on December 31 which is my actual birthday. I am having a mini fashion show ...
  A: Karley Glitz and glitter happens to work quite well for a New Year's Eve fashion show in ...
Boys fishing party invitation wording7/9/2009
  Q: I love making my son's party invitations. I have always come up with great ideas about the wording. ...
  A: I'm not sure exactly what kind of party you're planning....Will your son and his friends actually go ...
Multi-Aged Party5/30/2009
  Q: My daughters (teens)would like to have a going away party for a girlfriend/teammate (also a teen) ...
  A: Cindy First, let me apologize for not having a lot of time to devote to you this weekend; it is a ...
Birthday Party Idea For Two5/1/2009
  Q: My son is turning 9 and my daughter 6 one week apart. We always do the parties together to save but ...
  A: Oh, rats! That one is my stock answer to moms who want to have a party for siblings of different ...
Birthday Party Idea For Two4/30/2009
  Q: My son is turning 9 and my daughter 6 one week apart. We always do the parties together to save but ...
  A: Here's a very easy solution for you, and with summer fast approaching, this one happens to be a ...
Invitation wording - fairy garden party (4 yo)3/28/2009
  Q: My daughter requested a Fairy party this year, and as we also invite boys, we decided to call it a ...
  A: One of my favorite poems is "The Butterfly's Ball and Grasshopper's Feast," written by William ...
13th birthday idea2/9/2009
  Q: My birthday is October 20, 2009. I want it to be very awesome, but i cant seem to think of the right ...
  A: Elise I can offer a few general ideas, but would need a little more info from you to develop some ...
My guy friend and I want to throw an awesome b-day party...1/27/2009
  Q: yeah, so I'm having my thirteenth birthday party in a couple weeks and we're having it at my church. ...
  A: Bailee -- I love your question. So many teenagers want to have mixed gender parties with exactly the ...
5th birthday party1/7/2009
  Q: I am wanting to plan a campfire birthday for my 5 year old little girl...she is wanting to have hot ...
  A: and thanks for following up. :) If you're happy with the Backyard Bonfire theme, let's just go with ...
5th birthday party1/7/2009
  Q: I am wanting to plan a campfire birthday for my 5 year old little girl...she is wanting to have hot ...
  A: I'd love to help, and thanks for asking! :) To better help you I'll need a bit more info... What ...
ideas for party1/2/2009
  Q: Our Women's ministry are one the sponsors for a young lady who will be be travelling to Europe with ...
  A: Bon Voyage Event The easiest way to raise money for this young woman would be to host a ...
Kids birthday party12/30/2008
  Q: When I choose a theme for a kids birthday party how do I let the quests know I would like the theme ...
  A: Happy New Year, Brady! Thanks so much for your patience during the holidays; I have been traveling ...
Could you please help me im having a sleepover and i dont know what to do my house is pretty small.?12/15/2008
  Q: okay so im 16 and i've had my share of sleepovers the only thing is i've never had a big sleepover ...
  A: Angelica Take heart. Since no one much sleeps at sleepovers, this problem may not be as difficult ...
12th bday party11/5/2008
  Q: My daughter is having her 12th birthday in 2 weeks and we are needing help with the wording for the ...
  A: Renee I am so sorry; I did not see this question earlier! I hope it's still in time to help you. ...
Sisterhood of the traveling pants theme-birthday party11/1/2008
  Q: I need help with how the invitation should look and what it should say. Thanks!
  A: Cynthia Since I haven't seen this movie, I almost declined to answer this one, but did a quick ...
Combining birthday party & baptism10/16/2008
  Q: We are planning the baptism of our 5 mo old son at a 10 am church service for family only. At 12:30 ...
  A: Phia What an exciting day you have planned! :) As for your first ...
fairy birthday party of 3 yr old10/8/2008
  Q: I just came across your site on searching. I am planning a fairy birthday party for my 3 year old ...
  A: Here is a little poem I have used before. It seems the most appropriate for a 3-year-old: A sweet ...
Going away party for child9/30/2008
  Q: I am hosting a going away party for my daughter's best friend. She is 5 years old and so are most of ...
  A: Wherever you go, No matter how far, ...
Theme for Silent Auction9/26/2008
  Q: My child's school is having a silent auction gala in Feb 09. It will be adults only and were ...
  A: Hmmmm.... Sorry for the delay. Frankly, your question is out of my area of expertise. Although ...
50th Birthday Party Favors Bags9/19/2008
  Q: I am hosting a 50th birthday party for my husband in November.We are expecting 50-60 guests.I would ...
  A: Nikki I will have to look up 1958 to see what was happening then in order to come up with some ...
Southern inspired goody bags?9/17/2008
  Q: I'm having a party for my 2 year old son's birthday. The guest list is mostly comprised of adults. ...
  A: Mardi Gras Parade The very first thing that comes to mind (and probably the easiest, too!) in ...
My sweet 16 [ moulin rouge themed party]9/15/2008
  Q: so i am starting to plan my moulin rouge themed sweet sixteen.but have no idea where to start and ...
  A: I am so sorry to tell you that I have never seen this movie, or the opera "La Traviata" on which I ...
Mom's 55th surprise birthday party9/11/2008
  Q: I need some ideas on throwing my mother a surprise birthday party. I would like to go all out but i ...
  A: Invitations to large events for adults often are sent out weeks in advance. But a two-week window ...
Mom's 55th surprise birthday party9/6/2008
  Q: I need some ideas on throwing my mother a surprise birthday party. I would like to go all out but i ...
  A: Start by recruiting some helpers. Any brothers and sisters who might help you pull off his ...
Special Day9/5/2008
  Q: for my best friends birthday i really want to do something special for her to kind of say thank you ...
  A: Alexandra, I think a day out on the town would be a wonderful way to celebrate your friend's ...
Special Day9/3/2008
  Q: for my best friends birthday i really want to do something special for her to kind of say thank you ...
  A: Alexandra To help you, I need a bit more info. How old is your best friend? Would you want to ...
50th birthday party8/31/2008
  Q: I am having a surprise 50th birthday party@ at church seving bbq for @ 50 people we need a great ...
  A: Heather I'm sorry to say I don't immediately know of any skits that would be useful to you, or ...
game ideas8/6/2008
  Q: My daughter is having her 9th birthday party and I need some ideas on what to do for games and other ...
  A: Your timing with this question made me chuckle; I have just walked in the door from doing a ...
Birthday Party not on Birthdate8/4/2008
  Q: My two children have winter birthdays (Dec. and Feb.) so as you can imagine planning a party without ...
  A: LOVE these ideas!! The family movie night basket is a great prize idea!! Since your little one ...
Birthday Party not on Birthdate8/4/2008
  Q: My two children have winter birthdays (Dec. and Feb.) so as you can imagine planning a party without ...
  A: It's acceptable to celebrate a child's birthday at any time of year, and many parents of children ...
Son's Party6/25/2008
  Q: My son was suppose to graduate in 2007 but he played around in school so wasn't able to graduate ...
  A: Well, here are some ideas.... What if, on the front of the card, you say: No fireworks, ...
my 12th boy/girl birthday party6/9/2008
  Q: i'm having my 12th birthday party soon and i can't wait, but i barely have anything to do for a four ...
  A: I think the scavenger hunt might take about an hour. Put a time limit on it, and give the ...
grad centerpiece6/6/2008
  Q: You mentioned in one of your responses that a unique centerpiece for a law graduation party would be ...
  A: After a quick search, I see what you mean! Scales on the Internet seem to be far too pricey for ...
baptism and birthday party.5/12/2008
  Q: I'm having a baptism and birthday party together,the birthday is for my mother who turns 70 and my ...
  A: It's always possible to tie together two separate events into one special celebration once you find ...
Joint Graduation Party4/28/2008
  Q: My son is graduating from high school, and we are having a joint party with a fellow graduate. The ...
  A: Brooke, I would avoid trying to be cute or clever in this instance; just state the basic facts on ...
law school graduation4/27/2008
  Q: Having 80 people to a resturant for my sons law school graduation. Any ideas on how to make it ...
  A: Jordan Your question is music to the ears of The Party Fairy. We just love it when people ask ...
birthday party invitation wording4/23/2008
  Q: i am trying to find wording for my daughters birthday party She will be 16 on December 22nd. I am ...
  A: Hmmmm....This is a tough one. How about trying to make a play on the traditional Sweet 16 theme ...
adoption, birthday, dedication4/18/2008
  Q: It is also her birthday (She's turning 3) and we are dedicating her (like baptism)all in the same ...
  A: As soon as I read that she loves Cinderella, I thought about that song, "A Dream Is A Wish ...
adoption, birthday, dedication4/18/2008
  Q: It is also her birthday (She's turning 3) and we are dedicating her (like baptism)all in the same ...
  A: Good things come in threes! This is a very exciting weekend, and to be just perfect it should ...
soon to be 1yr old and 3yr old girls4/15/2008
  Q: i have girls who's B-days are 5 days apart...do i combine them or do something separate? can i get ...
  A: THREE RING WATER CIRCUS Hello, Kelly I think it would be fine to combine the celebration for both ...
going away party URGENT4/9/2008
  Q: please help me! I'm working on throwing a going away party for my friend. only problem is this ...
  A: I hope your party went smoothly, Regan. Unfortunately, I did not see your e-mail on the day you sent ...
picnic theme indoors4/5/2008
  Q: My sister is hosting a party at work,they do this alot,and they pick diffrent theme's,this time its ...
  A: Misty! :) Whenever I use a picnic theme, I start with an inexpensive circle of ivy as a ...
Help - Rain in forecast4/3/2008
  Q: We are having my son's birthday party tomorrow - it was re-scheduled from last week due to ...
  A: Tisha, Without knowing the ages of the boys, it's tough to suggest the perfect plan. But it IS ...
Boy/Girl Party Ideas3/16/2008
  Q: I have a son who will be six on May 7th and a daughter who will be two on May 31st. Since they both ...
  A: OK, this one is very challenging!:) I have to tell you the truth. I always try to ...
Dessert party for bride3/12/2008
  Q: I'm hosting a party for my sister two days before her wedding. It will be a dessert for bridesmaids ...
  A: A couple of possibilities come to mind, but here's my favorite... A Spa Party can be a ...
13th birthday party!3/8/2008
  Q: I'm having my 13th birthday party in a month and have no clue what to do.I want it to be a boy/girl ...
  A: I usually recommend a DJ for a 13-year-old party with both genders attending. This is the simplest ...
invitation wording3/1/2008
  Q: I am planning an adoption celebration party for my daughter. she wanted a pool party and we want to ...
  A: Sorry I had to leave you hanging this morning while I ran off to work!! :) To answer your question, ...
invitation wording3/1/2008
  Q: I am planning an adoption celebration party for my daughter. she wanted a pool party and we want to ...
  A: Hmmmm....Just thinking....Sounds like the commnity regulations are pretty strict and you don't want ...
invitation wording2/28/2008
  Q: I am planning an adoption celebration party for my daughter. she wanted a pool party and we want to ...
  A: The pool party sounds like a wonderful celebration. I am not clear whether the pool is at your home ...
Housewarming Party in PA, but family in AL2/19/2008
  Q: I moved to Pennsylvania from Alabama about 3 years ago, but have just now bought a house. I have a ...
  A: Isn't it frustrating? You spend so much time and money choosing wonderful gifts for other people to ...
I need help about 13th bday party2/10/2008
  Q: Ok my mom thought i was inviting 30 people when i told her 40 and now I'm inviting 50 people. I ...
  A: Please go to your mom right now and talk to her about this. No invitations should be handed out or ...
valentine party with fake wedding theme2/5/2008
  Q: We are having a valentines party...we sent out invites that have a bride on them and say they are ...
  A: This is a fun and novel idea! I will mull it over and see what other ideas pop up -- but it did ...
90th Birthday party2/2/2008
  Q: We're throwing a 90th birthday party for my father-in-law to be held at a club house. The food will ...
  A: RED HOT AND NAVY BLUE What a wonderful party! Congratulations to your father-in-law ...
birthday party for childs first birthday1/16/2008
  Q: looking for people to decorate banquet room in the Winnie the pooh theme for my daughters 1st ...
  A: You might try posting a request on Craig's List in your area to locate someone interested in doing ...
sweet 161/2/2008
  Q: I am having a sweet sixteen in late October-November. I am very interested into theater and ...
  A: The best way to contain a party budget is to rely on your guests to provide much of the ...
Help on 25th Bday planning...sports? Trendy?12/28/2007
  Q: AM THROWING MY OWN 25TH BDAY PARTY, AND I DONT KNOW WHAT THEME I SHOULD DO? I WONT BE INVITIN TOO ...
  A: Please let me apologize for the delay in my response this Christmas season. We traveled and spent ...
Party11/13/2007
  Q: I am planning my child's 13 birthday party. My daughter has invited about 70 people to this party, ...
  A: Yes, a dj is one of the options I was going to recommend to you. :) We staged a dj party for my own ...
Party11/12/2007
  Q: I am planning my child's 13 birthday party. My daughter has invited about 70 people to this party, ...
  A: I'll need a little bit more information to help you. Are the guests all similar in age to your ...
Need Help on a Bithday10/24/2007
  Q: ! I never had a birthday party and I gonna be 20 in December so I wanna make this awesome birthday ...
  A: Without knowing you and your friends and what you really enjoy doing, or your budget considerations, ...
Need Help on a Bithday10/24/2007
  Q: ! I never had a birthday party and I gonna be 20 in December so I wanna make this awesome birthday ...
  A: Annie I agree with you that if you are turning 20 and have never had a birthday party it is high ...

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