Looking for something better than those plastic birthday banners? Look no further - I have your reusable and handmade solution right here. The Polka Dot Tot Spot carries several versions you'll be delighted to pull out year after year.

I love products that reinforce family traditions, and your kids will get extra excited for their special day when they see you hanging the family birthday banner. And you'll be happy knowing that it both looks great and isn't something that will clog up the landfill for hundreds of years. I call that a win-win!

The Polka Dot Tot Spot is also happy to do custom orders for different colors, different words on the banner, and almost anything else you can dream up. Right now if you order a handmade birthday banner ($38) you get one of her adorable birthday shirts for half-off.

She also makes soft fabric balls and blocks, so you can get some serious shopping in while perusing her store. I see the balls and blocks as the perfect emergency gift to have on hand if you anticipate being invited to a lot of First Birthday parties in your future.

- Erika