Birthday Ice Cream Sundae Social: Make Your Own Sundae Party!

Posted: September 8th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 13th Birthday Party, Birthday Party Activity Ideas, Cheap Birthday Party, Kids Birthday Ideas | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off

The website, Thoughtfully Simple, is true to its name.  She presents a beautifully photographed ice cream sundae bar party concept.  Elements include festive personalized cups and decorative labels for the topping buffet.  A lovely tablecloth, serveware and unique bowls help make this one classy spread.  We loved how small, relatively inexpensive details, such as having hot fudge in a simple glass pitcher, make an enormous impact on this elegant birthday party idea.

An excerpt from the post:

“Remember that ice cream party theme I shared a while back? Well, lets take dessert themed parties to the next level! Consider hosting a sundae party. Why? Well, there is something about ice cream that everybody loves. Perhaps it is because it’s cool or smooth- perhaps it the simple reminder of childhood that delights. Whatever the reason, ice cream rocks…and so does this sundae party theme. Created by Amy Moss of Eat Drink Chic, this sundae party takes place in a hip ice cream parlour…and she gives you DIY steps to recreate your own!”

via Sundae Party Theme | Thoughtfully Simple, Party Planning Tips, Modern Gifts, Hostessing.


Kids Birthday Parties For Animal Lovers

Posted: July 18th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 13th Birthday Party, Volunteer Birthday Party Ideas | Tags: | Comments Off

Most kids have a natural affinity for engaging with animals.  Why not turn this into a birthday party?  Here are a few ideas for a fun, educational kids birthday party where furry friends are welcome! Read the rest of this entry »


Teen Fashion DIY Birthday Party

Posted: July 10th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 13th Birthday Party, 16th Birthday Party Ideas, Birthday Party Activity Ideas, Eco-friendly Birthday Ideas, Teen Birthday Party Ideas | Comments Off

Attention teens into fashion!  How about getting together with a group of friends and some sewing machines?  Take a diy fashion design class at a local college or community center and learn to personalize your t-shirts or jeans.  Read the rest of this entry »


10 Knockout Birthday Party Ideas For Teens: Glamour, Cooking Class, Makeovers

Posted: May 19th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 13th Birthday Party, 16th Birthday Party Ideas, Birthday Party Activity Ideas, Teen Birthday Party Ideas | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Birthdays are a great opportunity to try new things you might not do every day. Teens love activities that combine camaraderie, indulgence and a great time. These 10 suggestions are sure to provide teenagers (as well as adults) with an unforgettable birthday party.

1. Glamour/Hollywood: A dress-up event in an elegant setting complete with photographers and even a limousine ride.  Do a drive-through at your favorite fast food joint.

2. Dancing: A nightclub theme where you’ll dance til dawn. Create your own party mix or hire a dj to keep the party going.

3. Pool/Beach Outing: If your birthday falls in warm weather, invite your friends for swimming, barbecue and outdoor fun.

4. Karaoke: Rent a karaoke machine or reserve a karaoke room and sing your hearts out.

5. Salon/Makeover: Book a session for you and your friends at a beauty salon. Nails, makeup, tanning – make yourselves beautiful!

6. Art/Graffiti: Wait!  It’s not what you think.  Rather than defacing property, create a template on wall-sized heavy paper. Have the group design and create a mural together that can be saved and hung as artwork remembering the day.

7. Cooking Class: Reserve a kitchen session at a local cooking school.  Have a professional chef teach cooking techniques and guide the group in preparing a gourmet meal themselves.  Then, of course, enjoy the meal together.

8. Amusement Park: Give all party attendees a full-day pass to an amusement park. Think roller coasters, free falls and thrills!

9. Fine Restaurant Meal: Select a classy restaurant and invite your friends. Reserve a party room at the restaurant for large groups and have a special, personalized dining experience.

10. Helping Others: Spend a day helping those less fortunate. It’s an unusual but rewarding event that will make you and your friends feel good while giving back to your community. Then, treat yourselves to a pizza party for all your hard work!


13th Birthday Party Ideas – From Tween to Teen!

Posted: April 30th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 13th Birthday Party | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Perfect for the tween who is crossing over to become a teenager. It’s a big deal so let’s start looking at some fun teen party themes. Thirteen is one of the milestone birthdays, like 16, 21, 30, 40, 50 and so on.

There are some really fun party themes that are perfect for a turning-13 teenage birthday party. Let’s look them over and see if you can’t find the perfect one for your budding teenager!

A Twilight party is one of the more popular birthday party themes this year for tweens. With the release of the book saga by Stephanie Meyer, of the movie, Twilight plus the anticipated release of Twilight’s New Moon this fall…this movie and book sensation is certainly one you should consider if your teen-to-be is a Twilight fan.

Hannah Montana is another popular tween to teen 13th birthday party theme. Music and karaoke are the highlights at this kind of gathering. Pull out the old karaoke machine, or borrow one, and video tape your guests as they croon away to the songs on the screen. Have you ever gone to a karaoke party? You will be laughing all night long! It’s so much fun and there are some great party favors you can give out, like toy microphones, CDs and Posters. Have someone take still photos of your singing sensations too…you cannot get enough pictures of this amazing contest of singing skill! After your party be sure to send a copy of the CD to your guest stars as well.

When is your child’s birth date? You can have a seasonal party theme for their 13th birthday party. Summer is perfect for a pool party, Spring is garden party season, Fall is Halloween…now that’s a really great 13th birthday party idea!

Halloween 13th birthday party ideas Invite everyone to come dressed up in a costume and let them know you are having a Costume Contest! Get some goofy Halloween party prizes like candy eye balls or fake lips…there is so much to pick from Play Halloween games like Make a Mummy…that’s where teams are formed and each one has to make one of the team members a Mummy using toilet paper (TP), It’s unbelievably funny to watch these kids work the TP around their teammate. Halloween gives you so many decorating ideas and the number 13 works right into that perfectly! Mark your front door with the numbers 13 for your address. Halloween is good for trivia games too. Who lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane? The answer is The Munsters! Okay, that might be a little before your 13 year olds time…but someone might know! You can have your son or daughter make up their own scary game of trivia to play. They will know all the scary movies that are popular with their age group…even if I don’t! Food is another reason to have a Halloween 13th birthday party. There are hundreds of silly and scary party food recipes you can use. Makes me wish my birth date was in October!

Winter parties are fun too. Use Snowflakes as your decoration theme…that will look so pretty. Or use a Ski or Ice Skating theme if you like.

You can take teens to a movie and go out for a pizza later, or have your party at a bowling alley where everyone can bowl and eat from the snack bar. That might seem more like a mature party for them rather than a kids type party at home.

Whatever theme you decide remember the entire point of a party is to have some fun, and that includes you Mom! Welcome to the teenage years!

Ms. Party Ideas is Jill Gallo and she writes about fun party stuff! Find more party ideas at http://www.partyideasparade.com Jill loves to write about all kinds of unique party ideas and enjoys swapping good party ideas with you. You can find some great tips for a Halloween party or the Twilight theme that is so popular today at http://www.partyideasparade.com/twilight-party-ideas.html