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Party on! 5 brilliant birthday bash ideas

 

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Havin’ a birthday and lookin’ for somewhere extra special to party? Here are five totally perf places for a summer celebration that’ll seriously take the cake.

 

Kickin’ It Carnival-Style

Your birthday comes around only once a year, and so does the carnival! Grab your besties and hit the rides because there’s something for everyone, from the most scaredy-cat chica to the most adventurous babe. You can all enjoy pizza and those fab desserts that are only found at fairs, like candy apples and funnel cakes. And maybe if you’re lucky, there’ll be a sweet band or even karaoke.

 

Step Back in Time…

Check out a Renaissance Fair for your birthday bash, and enjoy jousting, Shakespeare, fancy dresses, mythical creatures, and more. There are Ren Fairs all over the country in places like California, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Just find the one that’s nearest to you, and haveth a wondrous day – huzzah!

 

Sleepover With a Twist

All your BFFs have sleepovers for their birthdays, and ya wanna do something a little out of the ordinary. So why not have yours in your backyard? Tell the gals to bring their sleeping bags, and pull out the tents and s’mores. Everybody loves a good game of flashlight tag, and you can also have a competition to see who can catch the most lightning bugs. Then you and your chicas can stay up sharing ghost stories (or the latest deets on your crushes – your pick!).

 

Wet ‘N Wilder Than Usual

Pool parties are so done, right? This year, we’re diggin’ a trip to a water park instead. They’ve got all the cool of a pool with lots more excitement. Pick a park with a neat wave pool or a lazy river so that any babes who are afraid of heights won’t feel left out when ya head for the slides.

 

To the Ice Cream Parlor, Chauffer

Why wait ‘til prom or your wedding to rent a limo? You’ve got a special day comin’ up, so show it off with some of your chicas. Have them over for a fab dinner before rolling out the red carpet and climbing into your sweet ride. Tell the chauffer take you and the gals to the best ice cream place in town, and enjoy an evening of traveling like stars.

 

So chickies, what are some of your most memorable birthday bashes?
 
 

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BY CARRIE RUPPERT ON 7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

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HELP! My birthday is in October and I have recently lost a lot of friends because we have completely different views on everything in life. I'm used to throwing bigger parties, but only one of my parents has a job so I can't do a super big party this year. What do I do? I only have four people as an option to invite so what do I do? I need to plan now because with school coming up fast I won't have time to plan then and I need to make sure I have everything in time for the party. What do I do? HELP! I don't want this to be the worst party ever! AND it is my freshman year of highschool and I am not sure if I want to do a guy/girl (that might be possible) or just a sleepover with my besties. At my school, parties are a big deal and I need to make a good impression on our upperclassmen. HELP! PLEASE! Thanks so much Smile




Hey girlie,

Just scale back your party a little! It can be totally fun - and even sometimes way better - to have an intimate, smaller party than a big blow-out. I love spa parties, where you all go to the salon and spend the day getting manis, pedis, facials, and gossiping the afternoon away! Scope out the spas in your area for the best deals and the calmest atmospheres. Some even serve cucumber water/tea and give you shoulder massages while your nails dry! You could also go out to dinner and a movie, or have a sleepover. Don't stress about impressing people - think about what will be fun for you and what will give you a chance to get to know your friends even better. Those are the best parties!
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by ninabeanaboo on 7/26/2012 10:22:07 PM

 
 

OMG!! That day when this article came is on my best friend's birthday! I went to her house and gave her 12 gifts, she had a girls only party! Cake, pizza, Sprite, Kool-Aid, Samosas, Indian food, and many candies!

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by Susmita24 on 7/26/2012 1:45:11 PM

 
 



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My birthday is in early September, but i usually celebrate it in August with my friends. My mom told me i could do something special with one or two friends, or something simpler with all of my friends. Which do you think I should choose? I love the idea of doing something special and different with my closest friend or two, but i also love having all of my friends together! Help!

 

Hey girlie! Come up with a plan for each and get your mom to approve it.  After that, compare the two- could you do the larger group thing at another time, like around Christmas or in the spring?  If so, you might want to go with a smaller, special thing with your two closest friends.  If you can't ever do a bigger party, though, it would be super fun to have your friends in once place.  xoxo 


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by haleyhay3 on 7/26/2012 10:38:38 AM

 
 



Miss mod!
What colors should I wear? I have peachy skin, lighter green hazel eyes, and super dark brown hair. Thanks a ton and keep up the good work!

 

Hey girlie! Sounds like you can pull off a pretty wide variety of colors.  Dark hair looks amazing with jewel tones, so try reds, greens, blues, and purples.  xoxo 


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by LiaBoo23 on 7/26/2012 1:21:51 AM

 
 

My most memorable birthdays were when I had my parties at a laser tag place and at the aquarium. Also, my birthday is tomorrow! Smile

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by supersingershannon on 7/25/2012 9:28:28 PM

 
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