Balloons are so bad for the environment. I wish they'd be outlawed.

18,000 waste pieces from balloons found in Great Lakes
https://www.wkyc.com/article/tech/science/environment/18000-waste-pieces-from-balloons-found-in-great-lakes/95-1d0dd995-61b6-4ff0-8d08-d5c9e110deb8

Dollar Tree is the best

Your party balloons probably won't make a difference, but there is a helium shortage right now. You may have a hard time finding it, and given it is a finite resource, you may want to reconsider the helium balloons.

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Anonymous wrote:Seriously, people cannot handle these tiny details of their life?? Call the supermarket and use speakerphone to wait on hold if you have to.

I KNOW, RIGHT?!? I can't believe the OP even posted this.

I can’t believe YOU took the time to post this.

Is being snarky and rude such a huge part of your identity that you had to take time out of your day to be a jerk to someone you don’t know?

Anonymous wrote:Dollar Tree or FAmily Dollar on Georgia Ave Wheaton or Georgia Ave DC

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar haven't had helium in stock for months due to the shortage and increased prices.

Dollar Tree or FAmily Dollar on Georgia Ave Wheaton or Georgia Ave DC

Party City will too.

yes, Giant florist will do it.

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, people cannot handle these tiny details of their life?? Call the supermarket and use speakerphone to wait on hold if you have to.

I KNOW, RIGHT?!? I can't believe the OP even posted this.

Seriously, people cannot handle these tiny details of their life?? Call the supermarket and use speakerphone to wait on hold if you have to.

Places like Hallmark will charge a fee for inflating your own balloons. I imagine it is the same for the grocery stores.

No, no, I HAVE the balloons already (read the original post!). I just need to know if the Giant or Safeway will fill them. Not sure what their policy is.

I was hoping for a quick reply, as calling the store for anything can mean a painful wait on hold (and DS is uber needy today...sigh).

Thanks again.

Party Warehouse on Brookville Rd in Silver Spring. There's also a Party City in Wheaton Plaza now.

Our local Giant has helium baloons. Do you ever see helium party balloons attached along the check-out lines?

I would just call the florist at your local Giant or Safweay and inquire?

I have the ballons, but I 'm just not interested in getting the little helium tank at this point.

Will Giant or Safeway fill them? Or do I need to go to Party City? It's a little bit of a hike (we're in Silver Spring).

Thanks!