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Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley My sister's birthday is coming up soon, and it's a big year, so obviously I'm concerned with making it as special an event as possible. I have to say that I don't think she's quite as excited as I am. For example, she nixed the clown on the basis of "that's creepy and I'm not five years old." What can a party planner even do with such a client?   In the Spotlight How to Make Balloon Animals One thing she's not going to talk me out of: Balloon animals. Lots and lots of balloon animals. So far, I can make a circle and a large intestine (TM Steve Martin).              More Topics Has the Economy Affected Your Travel Plans? About.com Survey How Spammers Get Your Email Address Internet for Beginners Spend Less on Halloween Candy Single Parents October Book Releases Bestsellers Halloween Yard Decorations Landscaping The History of America's National Parks 19th Century History Follow Us on Twitter About.com Which Pumps to Use for Balloon Animals This might be why I haven't become an expert yet: I've been blowing up balloons myself, without a pump.   The Best Balloons for Balloon Animals Also, I'm pretty sure the balloons I chose were, um, on the cheap side. Put it this way: Thus far, they make better noisemakers than animals. Although all those exploding balloons could be hilarious at my sister's party.     Sponsored Links   Cell Phone Picker Find the Best Cell Phone for You Simply answer a few easy questions about size, price and features, and you'll receive a personalized list of the five phones that best match your requirements. Today Ads Inflatable Animals Send Balloon Bouquet Party Decoration Shop Party Supplies Party Supply Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.