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Bay Area Birthdays

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About
My business is a bit different than the other kids' entertainment websites in the SF Bay Area because I'm the only website that doesn't advertise on google AND I'm not just the owner, I'm the LEAD performer. Meaning: the gal you see in photos and whom answers your phone call or text message- IS THE SAME PERSON who shows up to perform at your party!! I don't send sub-contractors or a random girl in costume, like some of the bigger companies do. So you NEVER have to worry about who's coming. You also won't need to worry if who is coming has experience, or is brand new to working with kids- it's always me! And I've been entertaining kids for more than 7 years!! Added bonus: when you hire me, you have MY DIRECT PHONE NUMBER at all times. So if anything comes up, or you need to change something about your order (even on the SAME day as you party) you can reach me. When you hire a Big company- they can't give you the phone number of who's coming (because sometimes they don't even know!), and unless your actress calls you to confirm (a lot of times they don't) before the party- you just hold your breath and hope she shows up, and that whoever shows up is good. When you hire me- all that stress can be avoided. The only drawback: I'm not *always* available to pick up the phone. I'm lucky enough to be hired to go to parties almost every single day (Ask about the weekday discount!!), plus, I'm a real person who has to go grocery shopping, and to Dr./dentist appointments, and yoga class, and so I may not always pick up the first time you call- but I do return phone calls/texts within 24-hours, during the week. Often quicker, for urgent requests, on the weekends. But I can promise, if you hire me, I have a 100% reliability rate for showing up, and I'll be there :) I love what I do so much, I have to pinch myself sometimes. ITS MY JOB to help parents make their kids really happy on their birthday (Or at their parents' company picnic, store opening, pre-school spirit day, etc.), and there's nothing better than the sound of happy children. Is that cheesy? I take great pride in my work, and know that there's a really small window in a child's life that they ACTUALLY BELIEVE in magic & make-believe. And I know that it is REALLY REAL for them. I make it my mission to preserve that belief for as long as possible. I've had parents tell me often, after their events, that their child believes they met the "REAL" Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Tinkerbell, Snow, SuperGirl, etc. It's really the highlight of my week when I check my emails to find another happy parent has left a 5-star review or emailed to tell me how their kid just can't stop talking about me. One time, a mom sent me photo of her sleeping child because she wanted to show me that she refused to remove the necklace she received from me (as her magic bday gift, in the magic show), and insisted on wearing it to bed. She was clasping it between her two tiny hands. Too cute :)
Overview

Hired 325 times

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2 employees

12 years in business

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2019

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2016

Services offered
Event type

Birthday party

Festival

Holiday party

Halloween

Balloon art type

Simple balloon twisting

Face Painting services

Yes

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Grace W.

Sep 29, 2014

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It was a very wonderful experience. The kids was enjoying the balloon twisting. Watching them interact with Jen was great, nice one. So much fun. Thank you soo much for making my baby's birthday party a memorable one :)
Face Painting
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Dipti A.

Sep 29, 2015

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Jen did fantastic job for my Daughter's birthday party. She dressed up like Sofia and she was looking real one. My daughter was surprised to see her crown, her pendant , her gown etc. She was twisting balloons so artistic and fast. People were praising her. I will highly recommend Jen for KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Costumed Character Entertainment
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Eileen L.

Oct 16, 2017

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It was very easy working with Jen at Bay Area Birthdays. She was very professional and responsive, and the children adored her. We had a big party so we only had time for balloon twisting. But we would definitely consider hiring her again for a smaller party with a magic or puppet show.
Balloon Twisting
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Michael L.

Oct 22, 2016

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It was a great experience with Jen coming to my house and entertaining a group of 15 kids for 1.5 hours. Jen is great at everything she does, like magic shows, face painting, twisting balloons, etc. Highly recommended!
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Debbie S.

May 2, 2016

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Jen was fantastic! I hired her to do balloon twisting at our school's fun fair. From the minute I contacted her through the entire event she was professional, responsive to calls/texts and very personable. Would definitely recommend her.
Balloon Twisting
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Jennifer Lee Broderick

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