It’s your birthday?! Well, we can’t let the day go by without sharing some fun from our PSECU team. Birthdays should be packed with memories, traditions, and cake, of course. We asked our employees how they like to celebrate their big day - who knows, you might find inspiration for your next celebration!
Pizza Party at Midnight
“Some people start their birthday with a special breakfast, but not me! Every year, my family and friends (if available) enjoy a late-night slice to kick off my birthday.”
Surprise Balloon Avalanche
“Not a tradition for me, but for my kids. Every year, I carefully rig up balloons to my kids’ doors so they tumble out when they open the door in the morning. It’s a really fun way to start their birthday.”
One Slice of Rum Cake, Please
“Rum cake has become a favorite thing after trying it on our honeymoon in October 2021. Homemade rum cake has become my favorite birthday request. If you haven’t tried it yet, rum cake might just become your new favorite, too.”
Pajama & Movie Night
“I don’t really do anything too crazy, but I do enjoy getting cozy in my pjs, popping some popcorn, and relaxing on the couch while watching classic birthday-related movies, like Big, Sixteen Candles, or 13 Going on 30.”
Brunch Bash
“The Saturday before my birthday, I love to host a birthday brunch and invite my close friends and family. I typically do something fun like a build-your-own waffle bar with some fresh fruit or put together a charcuterie board and serve mimosas to celebrate.”
The Annual Birth Story - Remix
“There’s a tradition where my mom tells me and my sister our birth stories every year. But she always seems to add new details, so it’s fun to see what she’s going to say and how much I recall.”
Brewery Tour
“For the past 3 years, I’ve planned a mini brewery tour with friends. We spend the day trying out new brews, sampling pub food, and enjoying local spots we usually don’t get to. It’s just a relaxing, fun day with friends and a favorite way to celebrate.”
Birthday Interview
“Since my son turned 3, we’ve done a birthday interview. We’ll ask the same questions, like, ‘What’s your favorite color?’ ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Who’s your best friend?’ We write down the answers and take a picture of him holding up their age with the answers. It’s really fun to see how the responses change each year, and it’s a wonderful keepsake. As you can imagine, some of the answers are hilarious!”
BONUS! Favorite Cake Flavors
Birthdays aren’t complete without something a little sweet, right? Take a look at some of our employees’ favorite birthday cake flavors or other treats to indulge in!
- Vanilla Birthday Cake with Buttercream Frosting - Try this recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction.
- Strawberry Cream Cake - Lauren's Latest has a recipe for you.
- Classic Cheesecake - This recipe by Sugar Spun Run is simple - no water bath required.
- No-Bake Birthday Truffles - Try this non-traditional birthday cake treat from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.
- Vegan Chocolate Cake - Give this chocolatey vegan cake by Nora Cooks a try.
- Easy Rum Cake - Soak in the flavors of this rum cake from All Recipes.
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