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Our Top 3 Non-Holiday Family Traditions 0

Some of our favorite family traditions don't involved custom party decorations and lots of planning, sometimes they are low key things we do as a family that bring us a lot of joy! Here is a list of our top 3 non-holiday and non-birthday traditions.

1. Dinner in front of the TV - As a family we eat dinner together at the dinner table every single night. It is the way that both my husband and I were raised, and it is a time for us each day to come together and connect in our crazy lives. I wouldn't change that nightly tradition for the world, but sometimes on special occasions we all eat in front of a movie, and the kids just adore it. As the kids have gotten older I love how they work together to pull the coffee table over so it is in front of the tv, and they set their own placemats and get their own chairs and blankets out. They REALLY settle in for the movie and dinner event. We always end the night with a special movie treat of popcorn and something sweet, which makes this sweet family tradition so much more special!
2. Ice Cream Rides are perfect for the summer when it is hot as all get out and the kids can sleep in the next morning. The idea of an ice cream ride is simple. You put your kids to bed, just as you normally would, and then 5-10 minutes later run into their rooms with an "ICE CREAM RIDE!" exclamation. You all jump in the car in your PJs and go for a super special, late night, ice cream run. For some the idea of pumping your kids full of sugar after their bedtime can give you some real second thoughts about this idea, but I promise the joy on their face through this experience will far outweigh the bedtime wiggles. 
3. Say Yes day can be a real struggle for those of us who like to be in control, which is why I think kids love this so much, because for one day THEY are in control. One day each year you surprise the kids first thing in the morning with a declaration of "It is Say Yes day", and they call the shots from there. No matter what they ask for YOU MUST SAY YES. Of course you can set some ground rules for the amount of time/money each thing can take, but for the most part you'd be surprised at how simple and fun the things they come up with are. Ice cream for breakfast...YES. A run to the gas station for a bubble gum snack...YES. Water Balloon fight...YES. Just say yes. yes. yes. It is just one day, and you get major cool mom points for it!

What non-holiday traditions do you have in your house?

5 Best Spring Birthday Themes 0

Do you know someone with a spring birthday? Spring brings flowers, warmth, rain, and getting outdoors again. Finding custom party decorations can be difficult with so many themes to choose from, but Party At Your Door has you covered. Below are some great Spring birthday themes:

• Tea Party. A tea party is a great theme for any age. For a younger birthday, you could set out juice for the guests to fill their (hopefully not ceramic) teac cups, serve biscuits, cookies, and finger sandwiches on adorable decorative plates.  For entertainment, you could have the guests decorate hats to wear and take home as party favors. For an adult’s birthday, you could add a mimosa bar, centerpieces, and some fun games. 
• Caterpillar and Fruit Party. If you’re a fan of Eric Carle, then this is the party theme for you. Purchase our Eric Carle inspired decorations, hang some multi colored paper globes, and play some fun games. 
• Bunny Party. There are so many different birthday themes that involve bunnies. We have the perfect confetti if you’d prefer a more traditional Easter themed party. Alternatively, you could throw an Alice in Wonderland party for the Lewis Carroll fan in your life. Lastly, you could host a magic themed party. Bunnies are the epitome of spring, and with some many themes to choose from, it’ll be hard to decide. 
• Fiesta Party. When I think of Spring holidays, I think of Easter and Cinco De Mayo. Cinco De Mayo is right at the tail end of spring, and a great way to kick off summer. We have great fiesta themed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party banners. Not celebrating an infant or toddler birthday? We also have a great papel picado themed banner, garland, and cupcake toppers for a birthday fiesta of any age. 
• Woodland Creatures. Spring is when animals who hibernate during winter begin to emerge again. Making a woodland critter themed party perfect for a spring birthday. Party At Your Door is the perfect one stop shop for your woodland critter theme. Choose from our cupcake toppers, photo booth props/party favor masks, and garland. If you can’t find something you need, just message us and we can create any custom party decoration you might need.

Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring with all these party themes and more. For more ideas, feel free to visit our website. 

How to Throw the Best Galentine’s Day Party 0

If you’re like me, and love the NBC classic Parks and Rec, then surely you’ve heard of “Galentine’s Day”. If not, it takes place on Feb 13th when you and your girlfriends all get together, leaving partners at home, to celebrate all your awesome gal pals. To quote Leslie Knope, “It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.”. Here’s a few tips to throw a great Galentine’s Day party:

• Breakfast. Since you likely can’t go visit JJ’s Diner to pick up some waffles, consider a waffle themed party at home. Since waffles are Lesie Knope’s favorite food, it seems like the most obvious choice. You could prepare waffles and then have your girlfriends decorate them with some Sweetums labeled bottles. Don’t forget to set up a mimosa bar, spread some confetti, and order a custom banner from Party At Your Door. If you don’t feel like hosting at home, consider brunch at a favorite local restaurant.
• Volunteer. If there is one thing that Leslie Knope loves doing, it’s giving back to her community, so maybe consider organizing a volunteer event with your friends. You could clean up one of your local parks, volunteer at a women’s shelter, or organize a drive to collect items needed by a local nonprofit.
• Gifts. Arrange a gift exchange at your Galentine’s Day party. You could swap an ovaries before brovaries bracelet, get matching waffle tattoos, or treat yo’ selves with a day at the spa. You could also just sit around sharing what you appreciate about each other over mimosas.

Before celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, consider throwing a Galentine’s Day party the day before. No matter how you choose to celebrate, as long as you’re with your favorite ladies, you’re doing it right. 

-Ashley Willet

3 Best Winter Birthday Themes 0

Winter birthdays always seem to take extra planning. There are so many variables during those months, that party planning can be tricky. During my childhood, I don't think I had a single birthday that wasn't postponed due to snow and bad road conditions. 

We can't help with the weather, and planning around the general business of winter, but we can help by sharing 3 of our favorite winter birthday themes!

• A winter ONEderland is an adorable way to celebrate the big #1, while inviting the weather right in! We have custom party decor in every color and design to transition your house into a winter wonderland, while staying cozy warm inside. We have a banner, this centerpiece and this centerpiece, a high chair banner, confetti, cupcake toppers and cake topper. Something to make every surface of your house festive!
• If adorable critters are more your thing, a winter woodland creature party can't be beat!  There is nothing cuter than baby animals adorn with snowflakes! With this banner, centerpiece, garland and confetti, there will be adorable critters and snowflakes to spruce up your party place.
• If you have a kiddo who adores trains or The Polar Express, you can't go wrong with this winter train party! With a banner, centerpiece, and garland. We've got something to bring the whole place aboard the party train!

15 Must Have Bachelorette Party Banners! 0

There is no better way to create a perfect party, than custom party decor! These custom bachelorette banners can be ordered in any color scheme and with any name, which makes it the perfect addition to a night of girl time fun.

15 Must Have Bachelorette Party Banners

1. This Pop The Champagne She Is Changing Her Name is one of our all time best sellers. Classy and Fun!

2. The She Found Her Lobster banner is great for your Friends love friend. It can of course be paired with our other Friends themed decor to complete the look!
   

3. The customized <Name>'s Trading Her Tail For A Veil banner is for the beach bound party.

4. If your bride to be loves tacos as much as I do, then there is nothing better than this Taco Bout Love banner and adorable rose and cactus garland combo.
   

5. For a summer bachelorette party, a lemon theme is a refreshing theme and pairs perfectly with this She Found Her Main Squeeze banner. 
   

6. This Last Meow Before The Vow banner is PURRRRRfect for your cat loving friend. 

7. You can never go wrong with the classic Miss to Mrs banner, as it is the reason for the party after all!

8. The big day is all she's been thinking about for months on end, so why not put that date up big and bold at the celebration with this custom Wedding Date Banner.
   

9. Since there is always plenty of drinking at a bachelorette party, why not make that the theme! This A Drink or Two Before I Do banner is cute and on-point for the night's activities!

10. Once again, tacos, need I say more? They belong at every party, even at her <Name>'s Final Fiesta.

11. <Name>'s Final Flamingle is an adorable summer and beach theme for those ready to hit the bars and mingle one last time!

12. For the wine loving bachelorette in your life, this Pour The Wine His Last Name Is Mine banner is a great choice.

13. We love starting off the night with this Pop the Bubbly She is Getting a Hubby banner and a flute of bubbly for everyone to kick off the festivities!
    

14. <Name>'s Last Ride banner pairs perfectly with this confetti, and lots and lots of whisky!

15. Last Fling Before the Ring pretty much sums up the reason for the evening, and you can't go wrong with that!

Now that you have your banner and theme picked out, you're well on your way to planning a festive and fun bachelorette party. If you're needing to round on your decor with any cupcake toppers, custom drink toppers, confetti, etc. we've got your covered! Just poke around the shop, or email us with a special request!

Cheers To A New Year 0

2020 is right around the corner. Take a second to think about that. 2020. That sounds like the far away future from some sci-fi movie. It is not, it is almost here, and we have your New Year's Eve Party decor for you to ring in the new year in style!

This year we have added two new banners to our line of new year's even decor, a Kiss Me At Midnight banner and also a Best Year Yet banner. 

Other products we offer for your New Year's Eve Party Decor is a Cheers to a New Year banner, Tonight We Party banner, 3 piece centerpieces, 2020 confetti, and "cheers" straw toppers. 

So no matter if you're decorating for yourself as you celebrate in your pajamas and tuck yourself in at 10 pm, or if you go all in for the New Year's Eve party with decor, drinks and friends galore, we have something for every decor need!

As always, if you need something you don't see, no problem, just send us a message and we'll create something custom just for you!