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Birthday Cake Party Planning Prank (comedy video)

October 19, 2012 By Comments

Party planners know all too well that the birthday cake plays a major part of planning birthday parties. Birthday party planning often involves the element of surprise. Quite often, when planning a surprise, the opposite can happen and the surprise ends up being on the unsuspecting participants.

Party Planning Pranks Done in Good Taste Can Be Quite Funny

Who doesn’t like a good clean prank? It always seems to be that the prank is carried out on someone that is just trying to be helpful. But a prank that doesn’t insult or attack anyone is often received with humor.

Case in point. In the video below the prank unfolds as a stranger tries to help a party planner (in this case in the form of a clown) deliver the birthday goods and, in particular, the birthday cake with lit candles. Well, you’ll just have to watch the video below to see how it all unfolds…

 

 

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Boy Birthday Party Ideas – A Superhero Party for Your Super Boy

May 25, 2012 By Comments
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Every parent’s goal is to make sure their son’s birthday is amazing, unforgettable and, well, just plain super. We plan and we plot and we go a little bit crazy trying to ensure that this one is the best party yet. And what better way to create a super party than to throw a superhero birthday party.

Comic books, and superheroes, burst on the scene in the 1930’s and have been a prominent part of pop culture since. And who, child and adult alike, hasn’t gotten lost in the adventures of Superman, Ironman or the Flash? Their popularity and staying power are a testament to our love of superheroes, usually just regular people with extraordinary powers.

Boy Birthday Party Ideas – Deciding the Theme

A great birthday party  theme that can be incorporated throughout the day seamlessly will help contribute to the success of the party. And the best way to ensure a successful theme is to discuss it with the birthday boy. You know he eats, breaths and sleeps all things superhero, but what kind of theme do you and the guest of honor want?

Is he batty for Batman or super excited for Superman? If he is absolutely crazy about one particular superhero you can theme everything around that one superhero. A general superhero theme is also a lot of fun and is a sometimes a little easier due to the broadness of the theme.

Boy Birthday Party Ideas – A Super Day for your Super Kid!

Your superhero invitations will inform your guests of the theme. They can be store bought or downloaded from one of the many online invitation sites such as evites.com. Since most boys (and many girls) are crazy about superheroes, have the guests dress up as their favorite hero or villain. Be sure to have extra costumes on hand for those kids who didn’t want to dress up but change their minds once they see how cool everyone else looks all dressed up.

Standard party games can be geared to your theme (pin the cape on the superhero) and decor is fairly simple. Every local party and dollar store has tons of superhero decorations and party favors. You can easily turn your basement into the “secret lair”….accessible only to super awesome superheroes. A little online research will fill in the details of your son’s favorite hero (if there are any details that you’ve actually missed) and allow you to add some fun and interesting tidbits to the day.

Boy Birthday Party Ideas – Capping off a Super Day

No matter how great a party is, every kid loves (loves, loves!) the cape to every party, the loot bag! At a superhero party the possibilities for a loot bag are endless. But in addition to all the super superhero gear you can include, a comic book is a great addition. If you’re looking to watch costs, plan ahead and visit thrift shops, second hand book stores and garage sales for mint condition second hand comics.

Every little boy (and most big ones!) dreams of being a superhero and having special powers. And now you can make your son’s dreams come true for the day when you throw him a super amazing superhero birthday party!

 

 

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12 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas

May 3, 2012 By Comments
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Coming up with 12-year-old birthday party ideas can be a hard task. Just ask any parent that has a young one around that age. You see, 12 is an age where a lot of people go into, what I refer to as, “the tunnel”. The reason I call it the tunnel is that in and around the teen years children are starting to be hit with a whack of hormones. The tunnel comes into play because, at this stage of their life, their parents are often the last people on earth that they want to talk to. For anybody who has children in and around that age and are wondering how long this tunnel is, well the other side seems to be in the latter part of their teenage years. Sorry. But the good news is that not all go into this stage.

12 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas That Are 12 Years in the Making

I saw this video below recently that a very proud father did for his 12-year-old daughter. You see, the dad took short video clips of his daughter every week of every year since her birth. He then posted his video online and low and behold it has become a bit of an Internet sensation. Not that this birthday party idea can be easily implemented, especially if the birthday boy or girl is just about to turn 12. But, for anyone reading this, it just might be a great idea of something that you can start today and finish, well, I guess when you want it to be done. In this dad’s case he posted the video below after her 12th birthday but he is continuing to add his video as his daughter ages. I sense a future wedding video.

Talk about 12-year-old birthday party ideas that are literally 12 years in the making. And counting…

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3 Places to Visit for 15-year-old Birthday Party Ideas

April 29, 2012 By Comments
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If you have a soon-to-be 15-year-old in your family then you’re most likely wondering what the heck can you do to make their birthday special. And let’s face it, it can be a daunting task to make sure a teen birthday party is one that the birthday boy or girl themselves, along with all of their friends, will find memorable. Probably the number one task you are thinking right now is what 15-year-old birthday party ideas are there where you’re invisible. Sorry but that’s probably what your teen is hoping for the most.

If you do a Google search for birthday party ideas or 15-year-old birthday party ideas then you’ll see that there are literally millions and millions of sites that you can choose from. Well, we here at “Plan an Event” have taken a look at some of the searches in order to save you valuable time. From here we present, what we feel are, three sites that you’ll find helpful when trying to determine and finalize your 15-year-old birthday party idea.

15-year-old Birthday Party Ideas-Three Sites Worth Visiting

Perfect Party Ideas.com – what I like about this website is that they provide you with bullet points for 15-year-old birthday party ideas. Here you’ll find topic ranging from 15-year-old birthday party locations, 15th birthday party idea’s for girls and boys, 15th birthday party games, 15th birthday party activities, 15th birthday party food, and of course 15th birthday party gift ideas. Basically an overview of all of the topics that you will want to cover when planning a 15th birthday party.

Buzzle.com – while this site isn’t limited to just birthday party planning, it does have great information on party ideas for 15-year-olds. Here they run through some party theme ideas and then give a brief outline of how you can implement these ideas for yourself.

Teen Party Ideas.com  – this site is solely dedicated to birthday party planning. For their teen party ideas, they have dozens of links to various teen party themes. Themes range from; amazing race party, beach party, dance party, a movie themed party, pirate party, sleepover parties (yikes), etc. You would be hard-pressed not to find 15-year-old birthday party ideas that would be a hit.

15-year-old birthday party ideas are plentiful. But you can spend a lot of time searching on the Internet for the better quality websites. In addition to our website (a plug, but heck why not), we like to take a look at other birthday party idea websites and present to you what we consider to be some of the more better ones out there. After all, you know all too well how hard the planning can be for a teen’s birthday party.

 

 

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Girl Birthday Party Ideas – Same Time Each Year!

April 23, 2012 By Comments
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So it’s that time of year again, your tween is approaching another birthday and you are struggling to come up with the greatest way to mark this special day. Tweens are entering that uniquely amazing time in life when everything slowly, but surely, begins to matter. Birthdays and birthday celebrations are meant to be a very special occasion in a girl’s life and development. So if you are searching for some fun (and so much more) think about planning a sleepover for your tween’s next party!

Girl Birthday Party Ideas – Who Doesn’t Love a Sleepover!

Girls just love, love, love sleepover parties, no matter the reason, occasion or age. Sleepover parties are the bomb and the perfect way to celebrate. Sometimes just the thought of a house filled with tweens doesn’t hold the same thrill and excitement as it may have in the past. But what tween doesn’t just love getting a select group of their BFF’s together for a night of amusement. A sleepover party is the perfect chance for your tween and her friends to celebrate and spend some quality time together. It has been said that sleepover parties are the first opportunity for a tween to flex their rights-of-passage muscle. Oh the fun that awaits!

Sleepover parties are filled with lots of fun and create memories that will last a lifetime. Remember back in the day when you and all your besties enjoyed late nights, grooving to music, talking and laughing the night away? And don’t forget about all those tasty snacks! These are some of the best parts of growing up.

Girl Birthday Party Ideas – Sleepover Party Planning

While sleepover parties are all the rage for our kids, they can pose a bit more of a challenge for the parents doing all the planning. It is important to incorporate both the parent’s vision as well as the child’s when putting all the party pieces together. Sit down with your daughter and find out what she truly wants and is anticipating for this party. And then the time is now to get to arranging and organizing this fun filled sleepover party. But first there are a couple of things to bear in mind.

Set a budget, stick to it, and reflect that information in your party plan.

Some things never change the majority of parents and experts agree, co-ed sleep overs are a big (BIG) no-no. It is fully recommended that the guest list include one and only one gender. So if the tween celebrating this special day is a girl then all the invited guests should be girls too.

Limit the number of guests you invite. Take into account the blend of friends and personalities. Think about your time, space and the logistics. And be sure to have contact details for all the guests, as you never know.

Choose a theme. Lots of parents just go with the “sleepover” as the theme. But in an effort to make things unfold in a smoother and easier way some parents and kids choose a specific theme. It will ultimately aid in decision making for invites, decorations and activities.

Be sure to have a blueprint that includes meals, snacks, games, activities and the like. Be aware that you will most likely not stick to the blueprint but it will help with maintaining the action and party flow. So think about how you want that party to unfold and include it in the blueprint.

Sleepovers are all about the food and when we say food, truly thoughts go directly to the junk part of the experience. So in addition to the usual fun junk food, be sure to have some healthy snacks on hand for those that prefer a fruit cup to chips and dip (really?).

Make any and all rules clear from the start. And in this situation, parents are the ones that should be seen and really, not heard too. Be around and available. Be sure the party revelers know you’re there. But give them the space to enjoy and create memories.

I don’t know a kid, myself included, and that has been to a sleepover party and doesn’t remember those times fondly. A night of friends, fun, food, laughs and secrets…at some point we all should have the chance to enjoy a sleepover.

 

 

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Kids Birthday Party Ideas Centered around Earth Day

April 22, 2012 By Comments

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For this post we thought that we would present some earth friendly kids birthday party ideas in recognition of Earth Day this year (April 22). Now many of you may be wondering if there are fun ways to be sustainable while preparing for a kids birthday party. Well, the video below indicates the answer can be yes.

The video below provides a few kids birthday party ideas that do not take a lot of time or money to implement. As a matter of fact some of their ideas presented here actually show you ways to use simple items around your house, many of which you’ve probably been thinking of getting rid of anyways, and turn them into usable birthday party ideas.

And while the kids are having fun our planet will thank you. And we only have one planet to live on so let’s make sure we treat it as such.

 

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Ideas for First Birthday Party-Let Them Eat Cake

April 18, 2012 By Comments

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As toddlers approach their first birthday, many parents are wondering how to celebrate this milestone. Ideas for 1st birthday party can also include the adults. After all, most of the real party goers will be distracted by whatever bright colors happen to be in their way at the time. So when considering ideas for first birthday party make sure you also factor in something for the older people in the crowd.

It May Be an Oldie but This Idea for a 1st Birthday Party Literally Takes the Cake

We just couldn’t resist ourselves here. I know, this has probably been done by 90% of parents with a little one turning one. But we’re pretty sure that looking at this video will put a smile on your face. The morrow of this post here just might be “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. And I know any neat freaks are going to cringe (in a good way of course) but, judging by the look on the little one’s face, this seems to be exactly the way to celebrate a first birthday milestone.

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65th Birthday Party Ideas – Meaningful Celebrations!

April 18, 2012 By Comments
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There are lots of reasons for planning a great celebration. If you or someone you love was born in 1947 then you have a huge reason to start planning. Number 65, is a special birthday, a milestone no matter how you look at it. And each and every milestone deserves being celebrated! For some, sixty five is the mark that retirement is just around the corner. But for others, sixty five marks the beginning of some great things and times to come.

For lots of celebrators marking the 65th is the first time in a long while since they’ve actually considered having a  birthday party. Throwing a 65th birthday party is a great way to show someone how memorable, fun and unique they really are. And a wonderful way to give them the best 65th birthday gift ever, a celebration of their sixty five unbelievable years.

65th Birthday Party Ideas – For Your Special Someone!

Planning an extraordinary 65th birthday party for that someone special may take some extra leg work and elbow grease, but it doesn’t have to be totally overpowering or stress you out. As we all know, a party is a party so we understand the merry-making nuts and bolts that will be required. You know there is no party without the date, location, food and drinks. But when it comes right down to it, put on that thinking cap and get those creative juices flowing to come up with just the just right birthday party theme.

There are tons of fun 65th birthday party ideas and themes available to choose from. To create a more enjoyable and memorable celebration, it is important to ensure that the party theme is something the extra special  guest of honor will absolutely love. So take this perfect opportunity for a walk down memory lane and reawaken all those wonderful moments. Then mull it over and choose a perfect, personal theme for that oh so special 65th shindig.

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65th Birthday Party Ideas – Some Great Themes to Get You Planning…

Scrapbook Party – This party is picture perfect in a couple of ways. It’s a great way to choose a 65th birthday party theme while providing a beautiful memento for the guest of honor, all at the same time. Assemble various pictures of the birthday honoree from over the years and fill up a scrapbook. Be sure to leave some extra space so party guests can add their two cents. During the party you can pass it around and allow the invited guests to put pen to paper and jolt down some special wishes and acknowledgements.

Easy on the Ears Party – Take some time to uncover the type of music the honoree loves, as well as any musical artists they follow and just love, love, love. And if this party is encompassing live music, you can simply have the band play some of the guest of honor’s most preferred and loved tunes from days gone by. If live music isn’t in the budget (like for most of us) then just download those same music favorites and play them throughout the evening.

Retro Party –This is a great opportunity to celebrate not only the person but the decade that the guest of honor was born. Uncover the top movies, TV programs, songs, events and pop culture. Add to that the cost of gas, bread, milk back in the day and already you have the start of a laugh a minute, fun filled 65th birthday party.

For some, birthdays at any age can be hard. But by planning a wonderfully special time makes the birthday celebrating that much easier.  There are so, so many 65th birthday party ideas…really too many to list here. But fear not! There is lots of help available to get you planning. So be inspired and resourceful and don’t forget to ask those around you for help. Before you know it, you will be planning the best 65th birthday party for your very special loved one. A day everyone involved won’t soon forget!

 

 

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16th Birthday Party Ideas – Time Ticks By!

April 16, 2012 By Comments
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As we get older one of the first birthdays that really holds some importance for us as individuals is, drum roll please, number 16. For those marking this milestone, it will be the most notable and unforgettable time of their lives. For those of us that have been there, done that, we understand that reaching this pinnacle time makes us feel that we are on the road to our future. For parents, it really does seem like yesterday that their child was just a wee babe and now they’re about to embark on that path to independence. How did we get here so fast?! Before you know it they’ll be graduating college and getting married. But not so fast! Before that can happen, first on the agenda is planning that oh so important 16th birthday party.

16th Birthday Party Ideas – You Say Challenge, I Say Party!

There are definitely challenges when planning a 16th birthday party it truly can be very complicated. You have to find just the right theme, balancing the not too juvenile with the correct amount of “right on” with it. The sixteenth is probably the first of many parties that will include the mix of boys and girls, oh my. And turning sixteen really does means different things to different people. So choosing just the right theme is of utmost importance.

Who better to find out what teens are interested in than a teen? Take this perfect opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with your teenager and see what they are thinking about and what they really want for their celebration. Chances are you won’t agree, and compromise will be involved, but you will definitely be able to come up with the right choice for you and your teen.

16th Birthday Party Ideas – They’re All Sweet!

The sixteenth birthday is all about fun and enjoying yourself surrounded by a gang of your close friends. The truth is, what most teens want is a special day where they feel exactly that, special!

There are lots of 16th birthday party ideas available and here are a few to get you on the road to planning.

Slumber Party – Fun is the name of the game when choosing this birthday party theme. The sixteenth birthday is a great reason (and the perfect chance) to invite the birthday teen’s best buds over. A no holds barred (utilizing good sense) late night, all-nighters filled with fun, friends only chats, movie watching, good food eating and amusing video game playing experiences. A birthday marathon of favorites for all to revel in!

Dance Party – Who doesn’t love to dance to all the most popular and happening hits! So why not take this ideal opportunity to keep an eye out while the birthday teen and all their friends dance the night away! Create the dance party space at home, arrange for a professional disc jockey (or friend) that will spin some tunes. Depending on the budget, you can create great ambiance by adding lights, a fog machine and a disco ball. Add some delicious eats and you’re on your way to planning a party that will be a knockout with the group!

Experience Party – Instead of the “invite everyone you know” kind of party, the experience party is on the rise and becoming a very popular option in birthday party planning. And as your child ages, it becomes easier to throw a fun filled experience party. Find out if there is something out there, new or not, that your teen has always wanted to do. Consider surfing, rafting, zip lining, rock climbing, spa day and camping. This truly is the ideal opportunity to source out a fun activity that will be enjoyed by all.

House Party – This tried and true theme is always a favorite and ideal way to celebrate any birthday, especially number sixteen! There is no better way to celebrate a special birthday than a friendly, loved, big deal kind of get together. Depending on the season it can be an indoor or outdoor party (or perhaps both). By making it memorable, you can never go wrong with a house party. When throwing a home party be sure to tap into all your resources to ensure you plan a party that fits the uniqueness and personality of the birthday teen. And be sure the entire party is filled with fun and joy and every second of the party will be a true celebration for the guest of honor.

So have no fear, whatever you ultimately go with when planning that special 16th birthday party you are sure to have an awesome party. A great time will be had by all and memories will be created that will be cherished for years to come.

 

 

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Cupcake Birthday Party Ideas – Delicious Starts Here!

April 11, 2012 By Comments
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When party planning there is one thing I know for sure, and that is no parent ever wants to plan and throw a birthday party for their child and later find out (when it’s all said and done) that your son or daughter did not like the theme. And because they weren’t crazy about the chosen theme, they really didn’t enjoy the party along with some of their pals. Truly a parent’s nightmare! As we all know, the ultimate goal when birthday party planning for your kid is a fun and enjoyable time for both the guest of honor as well as the invited guests.

Planning a child’s birthday party can at times feel like a huge inconvenience, when in reality the planning can be a great chance to spend some time bonding with your child while at the same time having fun! So make the most of your time and take this opportunity to sit with your child and find out what insight they have and what it is they really want when it comes to their celebration. You can then easily think outside the box and turn those interests, likes and ideas into the party of the year.

So the take away here is when considering the type and party theme for your kid’s birthday party is to always consider your child’s interests to be sure a good time is had by all.

Cupcake Birthday Party Ideas – It’s All About the Cupcake!

So is this the year to tackle something different? Looking to switch the same old, same old for something unique and exciting? If so, why not consider the super, extra special cupcake birthday party, a theme loved by young and old and boys and girls. These days, cupcakes have become an essential at birthday parties and there are so many ways to use this theme to plan the best party ever. So think about taking the cupcake party theme and carrying it through the entire birthday bash…from invites all the way through to the goody bag. Cupcakes are truly global and really, who among us doesn’t just love to celebrate well anything with some delicious cupcakes.

Cupcake Birthday Party Ideas – All Things…Cupcake!

Boys and girls alike not only enjoy making their own works of art but they love, love, love eating them! So by choosing this theme you are already on your way to joy. You can simply go to your favorite online location or retail spot and purchase everything you need to throw a fabulous cupcake party. But if you’re the creative type, here are some ideas to get you stated.

Invitations – When thinking about invitations, just create out of card stock a cupcake and outline all the party details on the bottom or back of the card. Or send a recipe card including your favorite cupcake recipe and again just outline the party specifics on the back of the card. How about taking a picture of the birthday girl or by dress outfitted in her best cupcake duds and viola, scribble the details on the back and you have an invitation. Or if you are able to hand deliver the invitations use real cupcakes with the invitation attached and you are good to go.

Decorations – This is a bit of an easier task. When thinking cupcake party and decorations, any colors will do. Then it’s all about the balloons, balloons, balloons. Choose all sorts of shapes and sizes including the lovely cupcake shape and enhance the balloons with streamers, banners, ribbons and the like. Scatter some cooking utensils around with chef’s hats, aprons and baking racks and pans in the party space to set the tone. And don’t forget to include a colorful table cloth as well as napkins and tableware to get the party going.

Activities – First and foremost the activity of the day is decorating the cupcakes! Set up and decorating are complete with all the fixings. And what about pin the candle on a cupcake, face painting and don’t forget about the always enjoyable, always loved piñata. A cupcake shaped piñata is perfect for kids of all ages and is a most fun addition to any party.

A cupcake birthday party theme is fun filled, popular and appropriate for kids of all ages. By choosing this theme you can easily arrange and host a great party that will be a huge success, so dig in and start planning.

 

 

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