Tween 13th Birthday Party Ideas Preteens Think Are Cool

You may already know that tweens are a tricky age as they are no longer children but not yet adults.  As many tweens long to grow up and have more teenage-type experiences and socializing, this article suggests ways to give tweens a birthday symbolizing the older more mature young woman she’s becoming. Offering a taste of the adult life, these tween birthday party ideas involve fun, engaging activities that many tweens already love.  Enjoying these activities with their friends will make it a memorable birthday party, and give her a peek at the exciting things to come.  Ideas include a spa party, rock climbing, video game tournament, or a rock and bowl party.

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Dolly Parton Themed Birthday Party Planned By Miley Cyrus

Having seen Dolly Parton perform last year, we think a Dolly-themed costume and music birthday party is a fabulous idea.   (This is the first time I’ve felt I had something in common with Miley Cyrus.  Amazing!).   Dolly’s wonderful sense of humor, sparkly dress and incredible musical talent is inspirational.

“And being such a fan, Cyrus and her guests plan to dress like her idol for the November 23 party.

“I want to rent out a cool place and play all Dolly Parton music and have everyone dress up as their favorite Dolly moment.” Miley explained.”

Miley Cyrus Planning ‘Dolly Party-Themed Birthday’.

Birthday Party Quotes, Sayings for Cards, Invitations

Though we’re partial to the “Look Who’s 40″ type of birthday sayings, there are more elegant ways to express birthday wishes in invitations or greeting cards.   Whatever you’d like to communicate, someone else has probably said it better, so we look to quotation guides for just the right happy-funny-irreverent-etc birthday quotes.   We like QuoteGarden for exactly this reason.

Here’s a selection of birthday quotes from QuoteGarden, with more after the jump:

The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left.  ~Jerry M. Wright

Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.  ~Charles Schulz

I’m sixty years of age.  That’s 16 Celsius.  ~George Carlin, Brain Droppings, 1997

There is still no cure for the common birthday.  ~John Glenn

Happy Birthday Quotes, Sayings for Birthdays, Birthday Card Ideas.

Birthday Gift Ideas For Teens: Where To Start?

Some say a great teen birthday gift is hard to find.  But today’s market provides endless new products that can support a teen’s varied interests.  In fact, many of the best birthday gifts for teens, are also ones enjoyed by adults.  We suggest finding out a teen’s primary interests as a starting point.

If a teen is a music aficionado, you might consider ipod speakers (regular or travel size), headphones, an itunes gift card, or an ipod dock alarm clock.

For an outdoor enthusiast, try hiking gear such as a swiss army knife, a nifty compass, bicycle accessories or stylish water bottles.

For the media junkie, a collectors’ set of their favorite books like the Lord of the Rings is something teens will keep for years to come.  Special edition DVD box sets or computer games also make great gifts.

If the teen is into beauty and fashion, a great jewelry box or natural makeup kit would be much-loved.  Teens also love a makeover, and you could schedule a makeover session with a cosmetologist at a local department store.

The best part of these gifts is that they show you support and encourage their interests, which teens are sure to love.

Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas For Special Teens

A girl’s sweet sixteen party can be a nostalgic, family-oriented event or a friend-filled, all-night celebration.   Either way, a 16th birthday is an important rite of passage and there are infinite ways to celebrate.

We came across this list of ideas after the jump.  While they don’t include a lot of specifics, it should help get your party ideas flowing.  In keeping with yesterday’s post, you could even have a car-themed birthday party, celebrating the new 16-year-old driver on the road.  If that’s too scary, we also like the idea of an intimate dinner party with friends at an elegant restaurant.  A spa party can also be fun and relaxing, and a great way to spend time with your friends.  Or, you may prefer a more co-ed theme such as a luau or mall party.  Enjoy!

16th Birthday Party Ideas – LoveToKnow Party.