Why We Love Balloons, Especially FREE Ones

If you haven’t been to The Party Source in a while, you might not know that we have the region’s largest supply of party supplies for every occasion.

Perhaps we’re best known for our extensive collection of balloons in every shape and size imaginable.

The Psychology of Balloons

So, what explains our love affair with balloons?

At their core, balloons tap into elements that stimulate the pleasure centers in our brain: color, movement, anticipation, and playfulness. Let’s take a deeper look:

Color

Bright colors activate the brain’s reward centers and deliver an instant mood boost. Studies show that vivid colors, especially reds, yellows and blues, are linked to energy, fun and celebration. Which means that a cluster of brightly colored balloons suggests that something fun and exciting is about to happen. Can you say birthday party??

Movement

Balloons move like living things—bobbing, floating and moving unpredictably in ways that mimic the kind of playful movements that attract people, especially young kids. Balloons look like they’re dancing and, thus, resemble other things that captivate kids, such as bubbles and puppets.

Celebration

Balloons are tied to positive memories: birthdays, school parties, weddings, etc. They are, in effect, a universal symbol for joy and celebration—a signal that good times are ahead.

Sensory Stimulation

For kids, especially, balloons connect with multiple senses, such as:

• Glossy texture
• The weightless feel of the helium pulling the balloons upward
• Batting the balloons around

And don’t forget the anticipation that, at any moment, the balloon can pop!

FREE BALLOONS AND MUCH MORE AT TPS!

The Party Source is the region’s go-to destination for party supplies of all types: balloons, paperware, decorations, and seasonal and special-event supplies.

And we have FREE balloons for the kids.

We also offer in-store pickup, curbside pickup, and local delivery! Delivery in Northern Kentucky requires a $35.00 minimum and a $5.00 delivery fee.

We can have curbside and in-store pickup orders ready in as little as two hours. All customers receive a notification by email or text when their order is ready for pickup. Same-day delivery orders can also be ready in as little as two hours.

The party before the party starts at The Party Source, Exit 5 off I-471 in Bellevue.