Frequently Asked Questions...
what to get my friend for her birthday?
My best friend's birthday is in 2 weeks and she's turning 12.I have an idea of putting 12 helium balloons in a box so they float up caring gifts when she opens the box. I'm having trouble finding 12 little gifts to tie to the balloons. I have a $25 budget including the balloons and wrapping paper.I tried the dollar store but they didn't have anything good. Any idea of small cheap but good gifts?
Answer:
I may sound silly, but what about some of the items from a "Friendship Survival Kit"?
Friendship Survival Kit
A mint: you're worth a mint to me.
A button: If you can't say something nice, it's better to "button your
lip" (or to close your mouth before
saying an unkind word )
A tissue: For drying tears.
A toothpick: To "pick out" the good qualities in everyone.
A gold thread: Friendship is the golden thread that ties together our
hearts.
A flower: In the "garden of life" each friendship is beautiful and unique.
Lifesavers: Sometimes we all need a little help.
Cotton Ball: To cushion the rough roads.
Rubber Band: For flexibility!
Safety pin: to bind us together in friendship
Sweet & Sour Tarts: A reminder to appreciate the differences in others.
A Hug & Kiss: Sometimes we all need hugs & kisses. (or Everyone needs
daily TLC )
Happy Faces: Smiling is contagious
Candle: You light up my life
Band-Aid: For healing hurt feelings. (or to help a friend who needs
mending )
Paper Clip: To keep everything together.
A Star: To reflect your inner beauty
Recipe card: To share a favorite with a friend as a symbol of caring
Eraser: To remind you that every day you can start with a clean slate
Small smooth stone: to remind you that rough times refine and polish- use
for smoother tomorrows
Note card: to send a long overdue greeting to a friend or relative
Playing card: a reminder to be playful and have fun
I used to make these for my members of my dance team. You could pick twelve of the ones that will mean the most to your friendship, put the items in colored cellophane, the tie them up with ribbon, on the ribbon attach a tag explaining the item and then attach them to the balloons. It's fairly inexpensive, creative, and different.
Or you could roll up $1 and $5 really tight and attach the to bottom of the balloons. Some of my family did this for me when I graduated high school. I was kinda cool to unroll all the bills; each one was a present in itself. Just be sure the box with the balloons is opened in doors so her balloons fly away with her presents.
Good Luck
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Show & Tell of 12# Balloons Got on 03, 11. 2010.
Tips for a Party Room for Birthdays
Birthday Party tips continued
#8 - Make It Look Snazzy
How can you make it LOOK like there's a party going on? DECORATE!! Here are some great decorating ideas to "party-up" your house:
• Balloons. Not only can they serve as a party decoration, but as party favors or for games too. Have a HUGE bunch of balloons and as the kids leave, give each of them one (or two!). Kids love them and it's a great way to get them out of your house at the end of the party. You can either blow them up yourself with air, purchase them already inflated with helium from a local florist or party shop or call your local rental store and ask about a helium tank and inflate them yourself.
• Streamers. Let's not underestimate the power of crepe paper! Can you think of any better way to say "Here's the Party!"?
• Theme decorations. The party supply store has wall and table decorations for almost any theme you can imagine. Just don't overdo the decorating!
• Street Sign. Have a sign that says "Here's the Party!". Especially if your house (or wherever the party is being held) is hard to get to. Tie Balloons to street signs to guide the way.
TIP: Go with the theme. Whatever theme you choose, scour your house and find anything that fits that theme and bring it out. Have the birthday child help make some of the decorations and turn it into a craft project when they are bored or stuck indoors.
#9 - Give Your Party A BIG Feel
One of the best ways to make sure your child's party is a big success is to hire professional entertainment. Remember, as a rule, professional entertainers perform dozens, and yes, maybe even hundreds of shows a year. What better way to assure success than to hire someone who actually performs frequently? You'll be amazed at what a BIG feel having a professional entertainer at your party will make. Here are a few suggestions of types of entertainers to hire: Magician (my favorite!), Clown, Juggler, Balloon Twister, Puppeteer, Face Painter and so forth.
Try to book your entertainer as far in advance as possible. 99% of all birthday parties will be on a weekend or in the evening.
TIP: Make sure the entertainer has a show that is age appropriate! One "children's" show does not always work across all ages. A show that is appropriate for 4-6 year old children will flop for 9-12 year olds. A professional, experienced performer should have different shows depending on the target age group for the birthday party.
About the Author
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