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Birthday

Honoring the birthday of somebody special in your life can be so much fun! Everybody has individual tastes and interests so ideas for themes, entertainment and gifts are endless.  It is so sweet to look back and celebrate a person's growth over the years, who they are today and how truly loved they are for just simply being themselves. Whether you are organizing for somebody else or yourself, be sure to plan in the best interest of the birthday person - for they are what the day is all about!

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME​

  • The birthday boy or girl

  • Special milestone age

  • Champagne birthday (when you turn the age of your birth date - ex: turning 25 on the 25th)

  • Zodiac sign

  • Decade of birth 

  • Personal theme based on current interests: their favourite show, music genre, etc.

  • Classic themes like western, luau, farm, jungle, toga, black tie

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​BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Consider the theme and how you are celebrating

  • Party hats or a sash for the guest of honor

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​DÉCOR​

  • Classic birthday decorations: balloons, banners, streamers

  • What do you have in storage?

  • Do you need anything new to compliment your theme?

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Put on your favourite party time playlist or create a playlist to compliment your theme

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FLOWERS

  • Colours and cuts to match your theme

  • Favourite flowers of the honoured birthday boy/girl

  • Official birth month flowers

    • January - Carnation & Snowdrop​

    • February - Violet & Iris

    • March - Daffodil & Jonquil

    • April - Daisy & Sweet Pea

    • May - Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

    • June - Rose & Honeysuckle

    • July - Larkspur & Water Lily

    • August - Gladiolus & Poppy

    • September - Aster & Morning Glory

    • October - Marigold & Cosmos

    • November - Chrysanthemum

    • December - Narcissus & Holly​

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Birthday cake - or alternate favoured dessert

  • Choose favourite foods of the person being celebrated, themed foods or reserve a table at their favourite restaurant

  • If you are hosting, keep it simple by firing up the barbeque, ordering in, setting up a table of finger foods, or making it a potluck

  • Have their favourite beverage on hand as the signature drink for all to enjoy

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FUN

  • Party games: musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, scavenger hunt

  • Outdoor fun: bonfire, lawn games, pool party, bouncy castle, tobogganing

  • Head out for mini golf, wine tasting, laser tag, a spa day, arcade, restaurant or bar, paintball, batting cages, skating, amusement or water parks, dancing, karaoke, bowling​​​​

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GIFTS & GREETINGS​

  • Of course gifts should be appropriate for your relationship, but here are a few general ideas

  • Birthday card

  • Cash or gift card

  • Adults - favourite candies or beverage, flowers, personalized items, birthstone jewelry, tools, clothing, books, tickets to a local festival, concert, sporting event or trip

  • Kids - favourite candies, toys, clothing, art supplies, books, bubbles, personalized items, tickets for a local kid-friendly event

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Use theme-inspired props or classic birthday decorations like numbered balloons, party hats, blowers or sparklers

  • Look back on previous years with an organized slideshow or photo album

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QUOTES

  • "Happy Birthday!"

  • "Cheers to (age)!"

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TRADITIONS

  • Sing "Happy Birthday"

  • Blowing out candles & making a wish

  • Opening gifts

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Crafts: balloon bunch cutouts by month showing each birthday, homemade birthday cards and party hats

  • Read books and listen to songs about birthdays or have the birthday boy/girl pick their own party music

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WORKPLACE

  • Fill their workspace with classic decorations

  • Go out for a birthday lunch or order in cake

  • Everybody put in for a small gift, flowers or giftcard

  • Have everybody sign a card ​

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