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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 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! :)

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Questions Answered By Expert Georgia Blair
In Category Party Planning

Subject	Date Asked

Son's Party	6/25/2008
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 party	6/9/2008
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 centerpiece	6/6/2008
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 Party	4/28/2008
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 graduation	4/27/2008
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 wording	4/23/2008
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, dedication	4/18/2008
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, dedication	4/18/2008
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 girls	4/15/2008
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 URGENT	4/9/2008
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 indoors	4/5/2008
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 forecast	4/3/2008
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 Ideas	3/16/2008
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 bride	3/12/2008
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 wording	3/1/2008
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 wording	3/1/2008
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 wording	2/28/2008
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 AL	2/19/2008
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 party	2/10/2008
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 theme	2/5/2008
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 party	2/2/2008
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 birthday	1/16/2008
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 16	1/2/2008
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 ...
Party	11/13/2007
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 ...
Party	11/12/2007
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 Bithday	10/24/2007
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 Bithday	10/24/2007
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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