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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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My 13th birthday is in September and usually falls on the first day of school. I live in NY and this year its just going to be my parents and my little siblings celebrating my birthday. Any ideas for my birthday that wont affect school?




Hey babe, that sounds like a good excuse for your fam to go out to a super-sweet restaurant for dinner. Is there somewhere close by that you wouldn't normally go to? Or you could all go out bowling - that can be really fun with a small group.  
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by ilovejulia on 7/25/2012 3:54:57 PM

 
 



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My 14th birthday is this Sunday, July 29th. I still have yet to come up with anything I want to do. My best friend has been at camp for 3 weeks and is coming home this Friday, July 27th. We already decided that we'll do something together when she gets back, so for my birthday I want it to be just her and me. We have sleepovers all the time, and I want something fun for us to do that won't get boring. Any ideas or suggestions for what I should do on my birthday?
Thank you(:




Hey babe, happy early birthday! That's perfect that your bestie is coming home just in time, too. Is there anywhere special you can go together, like an amusement park? Or even somewhere a little less expensive, like a mini-golf course or a cool museum? If there's nowhere like that nearby, you could go out to eat somewhere and order things that you wouldn't normally try. Just be adventurous!  
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by karalyse426 on 7/25/2012 2:12:21 PM

 
 

Umm, I don't mean to put a damper on things, but you spelled chauffeur wrong... Great ideas anyways. Smile

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by alice106th on 7/25/2012 12:26:03 PM

 
 



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I am turning 13 in October, but I am open to having a party this summer too. Do you have any low-key but unique ideas? Ok so only two of my friends like each other, but the rest of my 3 friends are very important to me and I want to share my big day with them too. How do I celebrate with all of them separately? My closest friens are the 2 that get along, so do you have any ideas for a fun day with them? However I also need ideas and advice on how to celebrate my birthday with my friends that don't get along bcuz they're special 2 me as well. Please help!




Hey girl!

Maybe you could split the day up, and spend half of it with some girls and the other half with the other girls? For ideas, you could plan trips to fun places around your area (I don't know where you live so I'm not sure what attractions are nearby) or you could do a fun activity like see who can get the coolest/wackiest/best deals for $10 by going to the same store or mall. You could have a dance party, go bowling, mini-golf, arcade, etc. Stock up on some party games (board or video). Also, ask them if they have any fun ideas to contribute! 
Kelly G.

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