Birthday Ideas

Many families have their own traditions for celebrating a birthday.

You may choose to hold a family birthday party, just invite a few friends around or prefer to have a full blown party with all the friends and neighbours invited.

Of course, nothing remains static and it's essential to keep creating and changing your traditions as children grow from childhood to adults.

The Perfect Birthday

Wishing you a birthday
that's a truly happy day,
The very kind
that you would choose
if you could have your way.
One that's filled
with happiness,
good friends to share it, too
A day that brings
warm memories
to last the whole way through.

Milestone Birthdays for Adults

For adults, celebrating those milestone birthdays may be something which is not anticipated positively, so a big surprise party can be planned as a way to celebrate .

The big milestones commonly celebrated are:-

18th, 21st, 40th, 50th, 60th and 65th (which often coincides with retirement), then further birthdays such as 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th tend to be mostly family affairs.

Party Supplies

It's fairly easy to plan a themed birthday for these milestones, as banners, balloons, plates & napkins with the relevant numbers on are usually available in any party shop .

 

Birthday Party Ideas

There are as many birthday party themes as your creative mind can imagine. Birthday parties can be based on anything you like!! Consider the recipient, what are their hobbies, favorite TV shows, travel destinations, music, or is it a milestone birthday that will give you a birthday theme. Here are some popular birthday party themes that will get your creative juices flowing. I'm sure you can come up with many unique party ideas for your next celebration.

Birthday Celebration Ideas

• Romantic Birthday Celebration
• Simple Birthday Celebration
• Surprise Birthday Celebration
• Travel Trip

Birthday Cakes

The birthday cake has become a symbol to mark a birthday celebration. They are often made of sponge cake with some kind of cream filling and icing on top. The cake can be decorated to coincide with the party theme. Add some candles and you are ready to sing Happy Birthday to that special person who is celebrating their birthday. Icecream cakes are becoming very popular as an alternative to the traditional birthday cake but you need to keep it in the freezer until about 20 minutes before surprising your guest with the cake.

Cool Birthday Gift Ideas

Who doesn't like receiving gifts on their birthday? but when it's another shirt or tie that you don't need, or a box of chocolates you shouldn't eat, it's difficult to feel thrilled about the gift. Most people like to receive gifts that are personalized in some way that makes them feel special. It doesn't have to be expensive but it does require thought and effort to come up with something that is unique and creative.

Special Birthdays

For more ideas on celebrating a milestone birthday:-

• 1st Birthday Ideas | First

  Celebrating your baby's first birthday is a special time for you and your extended family. Easy party & gift ideas to make the day a memorable occasion.

• 16th Birthday Party Ideas

  The sixteenth birthday party is traditionally the first "grown up" party for your teenager. Tips on choosing gifts, organizing celebrations and creating experiences to remember.

• 18th Birthday Gift Ideas

  Tips on how to celebrate an 18th birthday "coming of age" - with information, party theme and gift ideas to make their day sizzle with excitement

• 21st Birthday Party Ideas - celebrate in style!

  Top 21st birthday party games & ideas. Celebrate your coming of age with a bang!

• 30th Birthday Party Ideas & Celebrations

  Turning 30? Great birthday party celebration & gift ideas, whatever your budget. Great experiences to remember ...

• 40th Birthday Party Ideas & Celebrations

  Celebrating a 40th birthday? Ideas for celebrations for turning 40. Parties, gifts, jokes, limericks and quotes

• 50th Birthday Party Ideas & Celebrations

  You only turn 50 once, so make it a memorable occasion! Creative party ideas, special birthday supplies and absolutely no over-the-hill jokes

• 60th Birthday Party Ideas & Celebrations

  For someone who's reached that special age, there's only one opportunity to find the right 60th birthday party ideas and gifts for a celebration that's really special!

• 70th Birthday Party Ideas

  Planning a 70th birthday party is a one-off opportunity to create a wonderful celebration of reaching another special age or decade

Useful Resources

Birthday Gift Ideas for Guys - creative and inexpensive suggestions for presents for the man in your life