Parents, brush up on your photography skills, and kids, practice your cutest smiles. It’s time for the third annual Balloon Time “Put A Face On Fun” contest.

Now through Nov. 15, 2009, parents can register their children ages 3 – 11 for the chance to be named the next Balloon Time “Put A Face On Fun” winner. In addition to receiving $1,500 toward his or her education, the grand prize winner will participate in a professional photo shoot and will be featured on Balloon Time’s packaging during the next year. Fifty first-prize winners will receive a Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit.

To enter this year’s contest, parents can upload their child’s photo at PutAFaceOnFun.com or at Shutterfly.com, a free Web site that that enables consumers to share, print and preserve their photographic memories. Uploaded photographs must be in GIF (.gif) or JPEG (.jpg) format and may not exceed a file size larger than 200 KB. Professional photographs will be disqualified.

Each photograph will be scored by a panel of judges based on the following criteria: smile, age appropriateness, expression of fun and suitability for appearing on packaging. For a list of official rules, visit PutAFaceOnFun.com.

In addition to registering a child, those who enter the contest can also enroll in the Balloon Time Party Club, giving them access to the monthly Celebrations e-newsletter, full of creative party ideas from Balloon Time’s party planning expert, Penny Warner.

Balloon Time offers a family of helium balloon kits that includes an easy-to-use helium-filled tank, latex or foil balloons and ribbon in one convenient, lightweight, portable box. Balloon Time kits can be found at large retail chains, party goods and grocery stores nationwide.

For more information on Balloon Time or to find a retailer, visit BalloonTime.com.

Be on the lookout for a Balloon Time review and giveaway coming soon here at Moody Mama Says!