Devin and I both love our day jobs. Every once and a while you discover a hidden talent that makes you think that you should quit your day job. Several weeks ago we had the chance to help out at Westmore Elementary school's carnival. We were told that Devin would be driving a small tractor to give kids rides. When we got to the carnival, we went to plan B which was to help with the bake sale. Next plan C rolled around, which was to make balloon animals. Well, to make a long story short, we have discovered a hidden talent as seen in the picture. Ok, so we didn't make the balloon creation in the picture, but we learned very quickly to make up really cool balloon "things." Some of our most popular items include: flower hats, dogs, swords, cats (that look like dogs), giraffes (that look like dogs), and butterflies. A word to the wise, because we are now balloon experts....if you go in pursuit of a career in making balloon animals, be aware that if you do if for 2+ hours straight your fingers and hands are going to KILL.Tuesday, May 22, 2007
We're Quitting Our Day Jobs
Devin and I both love our day jobs. Every once and a while you discover a hidden talent that makes you think that you should quit your day job. Several weeks ago we had the chance to help out at Westmore Elementary school's carnival. We were told that Devin would be driving a small tractor to give kids rides. When we got to the carnival, we went to plan B which was to help with the bake sale. Next plan C rolled around, which was to make balloon animals. Well, to make a long story short, we have discovered a hidden talent as seen in the picture. Ok, so we didn't make the balloon creation in the picture, but we learned very quickly to make up really cool balloon "things." Some of our most popular items include: flower hats, dogs, swords, cats (that look like dogs), giraffes (that look like dogs), and butterflies. A word to the wise, because we are now balloon experts....if you go in pursuit of a career in making balloon animals, be aware that if you do if for 2+ hours straight your fingers and hands are going to KILL.
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We also learned that if a young kid asks for a butterfly, and you give them a balloon that has two loops and a broom-handle like body, the kid's going to love it. You see, children's imagination is much more healthy than grown-ups. You tell a kid it's a butterfly, and they see a butterfly. It's amazing how a child's imagination fills in where your talent lacks.
I stumbled upon your site on the web. The carnival sounded fun. Sorry your fingers hurt from the balloon animals though.
On the bake sale fundraising topic, a few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about this pretty neat fundraising program called iBakeSale. It basically allows you to fundraise for a variety of causes large or small simply by shopping at hundreds of retailers in their program. You can keep the cach-back on purchases or donate them. It's easy and free, which is something that more busy parents need instead of the time consuming bake sales and raffles. I'm sure you'd agree. Check it out if you get a chance.
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