Thank you, Briana, for coming through in a pinch! I have been searching and searching and searching…read morefor a very specific size/shape balloon, and the internet directed me to Northstar. However, my item (16" ampersand) was only available wholesale, with a minimum of 25. Gulp. I need one. Juuuuust one, lonely little 16"-inch-color-non-specific-balloon. I wrote an email, and customer service replied promptly, offering to send me my single balloon free of charge! AMAZING! Who does that anymore?! Thanks again, Northstar!

From the owner: Northstar Balloons is a woman owned foil balloon manufacturing company that sells to…read more retailers and distributors worldwide. All balloons are designed, produced, packaged, and shipped from their Minneapolis, Minnesota facility - making them 100% made in the USA.

We ordered a balloon arch for my daughters birthday during self isolation. They delivered and were…read moregreat to work with! It was wonderful having something a little extra during all this crazy time.

SUCH A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE…read more I needed at least 57 cubic ft of helium for a weather balloon launch my friends and I were doing (for GISH). This shop had the best prices of the couple I was calling around to on a Saturday, needed it same day. The mid-size was WAY more helium than I needed but it was cheaper than buying two smaller sizes still (and worked out because we totally ended up using around 90 cubic ft, they helped estimate for me upon returning the tank). So anyway, good prices, they didn't charge me a deposit for the tank (most places do), they helped answer some of my questions and seemed genuinely interested in what I was doing and what GISH was. Upon return, different shop assistant, same experience! He was super helpful, and seemed interested in our silly weather balloon adventure. They even allowed me to return slightly after hours (I was running 10 mins late past 5, due to rush hour). So from start to finish I just found them incredibly kind, helpful, accommodating, and friendly. On top of competitive helium pricing. Yay!

Went in at 4:45 p.m. on a Friday, all the employees were whining taking brakes or deciding to…read moreLeave because it was a tough day. I only asked for two quick balloons. They're open until nine and wouldn't fill balloons for the rest of the night. Wouldn't let me use the open helium tanks either. Just slow and lazy. Teenagers have it rough filling 1 balloon a minute. Really it's terrible management. You lost at least $100 in the line I was in alone. Other people left too. I can imagine cutting off balloons four hours before close on a weekend?!?

I have shopped at this Party City a number of times (birthday parties, graduation party, engagement…read moreparty, wedding) and have always had an excellent experience. I've found items that I wanted, bought and picked up balloons with no problem, encountered helpful and friendly employees, and checked out with no issues. I am heading there again today for baby shower items!

Karen is very professional and great with the kids. She showed up early to set up. She is…read moreinteractive with each child to get an idea of what will make each of them shine with their original creation. I highly recommend Face Painting by Karen.

From the owner: Located in Lakeville, MN, Face Painting by Karen offers professional event entertainment for all…read moreages. Services include quality face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, Henna, palm readings and more. Call today to schedule for your event!