Special Tenth Birthday With Musician

The MacMedic: A special tenth birthday: "Since she was very young her favorite musician has been Craig Taubman. A couple of weeks ago when I had taken her to the children medical center for her appointment we passed a sign advertising a concert being put on by Taubman on October 3rd, today, her birthday. What could her mother and I do except to arrange to get tickets.

So this afternoon we took her to the concert. The concert was part of celebration/kickoff of a fundraising campaign for the local Jewish Federation so there were the expected displays from the organizations that receive support from the Federation and various activities for the kids.

This was actually the second time we had tried to take her to one of his concerts. The previous time was a couple of years ago, she was looking forward to it quite a bit and was devestated when Taubman got sick and had to cancel the concert. We had written him a letter and he had agreed to meet with us before the concert. One of the only ways we found to make her feel better was helping her to write a letter to Taubman telling him that she wanted him to get better soon and how much his music meant to her. He sent back a handwritten note thanking her for her letter.

When we arrived it was still well before the concert was supposed to start..."


What could be better for a huge fan than this?? Up close and personal with her favorite musician. What a tenth birthday!

An American Girl's Seventh Birthday in Sweden

Lydia's Seventh Birthday: "Lydia had her seventh birthday on September 1, 2003. This year she got to have not one, but two parties -- a family party on Saturday, and a 'kid party' on Sunday! She had a great time both days, and tried very hard to convince us that she should have yet a third party on Monday, her actual birthday! Alas, she had to ontent
herself with just two days of festivities, and it was back to school as usual on Monday."


This looks like the 'kid party.' See the non-blonde little girl? That's the guest of honor. I love the rainbow cake. How cool of her parents to post pictures on the web for all her American friends and family to see and share her life in Sweden!

Ode to Seven Year Old Son

One Child Left Behind - Brandon Rogers: "Tristan,

Tomorrow you will be seven years old.

And to celebrate this occasion, your mom and I are going to take you to the Oregon Coast for a few days to torment the starfish and the hermit crabs, because we had such a great time there two years ago. We’ve thought about what to do for you for some time now. That’s because your mom and I have already planned out your entire existence."


What a great gift this posting is! It summons up a loving grandfather, family history, and much more--with humor and feeling. The boy will remember his seventh-birthday trip for years to come, I'm sure. But it will be years from now before he fully gets the gift of this writing from his father. Beautiful.

30th Birthday Pull Up Your Socks

...mumblings... : From my head to your computer via a keyboard.: "The feeling that I needed to change/do something started as my 30th birthday loomed last year. The idea that I was going to be older, and therefore presumably more mature, evolved into me realising I should take more responsibility for the impact I have on the this world and for the legacy that I would leave behind.

So I started to change my attitudes and involvements with things like recycling, charity and the environment. Just little things at first, but like they say - 'Every little helps'.

Feel the same way?
Want to make a difference?

Here's where you can start:..."


This is not a party, and it's not a celebration where you go somewhere and have a blast. In a way, it's better. This is marking a birthday the best way there is. He has two links to get going on making the world a better place one baby step at a time. Cool!

A Girl's Sixth Birthday Party at a Bowling Alley!

Sarah's Sixth Birthday: "Sarah celebrated her sixth birthday at the local bowling alley. She invited her family and kindergarten firiends. About 22 kids enjoyed balloons, bowling, cake, pop, treats, party favors and watched Sarah unwrap a generous supply of wonderful birthday presents."


And a great time was had by all. They have photos to prove it! Check out the neon shoes.

2nd Birthday

Renaissance: Feeling Blue, Teaching Blue, Seeing Blue........: "As if I didn't already have enough plans for the next few months, I just received a dollhouse from a lady on Freecycle. It is the first and best thing I could have gotten. I am so excited about working on it. It needs a lot of work-but it will be such a wonderful thing! I have also recently gotten some tomato cages and a toddler bed for Corynn. I was never able to 'win' anything-and then all of the sudden, I win THREE things in one week! wow! I plan to set up the toddler bed when Corynn turns two. Kind of as a 'big girl' birthday treat. She is getting to be so big!"


Here's a milestone event for a two-year-old. A "big girl" bed. Celebrate with cake and family and you've got a party! Presents could be sheets, blankets and pillow for the new bed, books to read in bed, nighties or pj's, a stuffed animal or doll to hug.

Did anyone ever invent a clock with a bed instead of a number for the hands to point to at bedtime? And with a cartoon sun waking up for the hands point to when it's time for "big girls" to get up?

SF Giants Birthday--Cursed?

Locke and Demosthenes: SF Giants: "It seems to me that the Giants are losing a lot of games this season. Maybe it's because Barry Bonds isn't back yet (he had knee surgery). My uncle took me to a game on Saturday night with my cousins, and they lost (again). I think someone put a curse on me that whenever I go to a baseball game, the team I'm rooting for loses. But we had fun anyway. We went through the ritual at the begining of the game that my cousins always do, which was getting fried calamari. My Uncle Tom ordered it, and the lady asked for his name, and he said 'My name's Sol, Sol Rosenburg' which is uhhhhhh.... I have no idea who but my cousin uses a sound board of him to do prank calls. So when the calamari was ready the lady said 'Sol?' and we thought it was hilarious. There weren't any tables open, so we sat on our jackets on the ground, all four of us, in a little circle. We dipped the calamari in the sauce as we listened to a lady with a HORRIBLE voice sing the Star Spangled Banner. She changed keys three times. Awful...

Well anyway, we got to our seats waaay above home plate and watched the rest of the game. It was fun, even though the score was (when we left) 16 to 2, Florida. Hopefully I can break the curse when I go on my birthday to another game."


See there? It's a "can't miss" idea. Even when a birthday boy's team loses, he has a good time going to a game on his birthday.

Games for Everyone

Tara's Blog: Games for everyone: "I was recently quoted in an AP article which can be found here.

My conversation with the journalist got me thinking about a lot of topics about the game industry, so I said, Hey, I bet the world wants to hear my thoughts, so here goes, I blog.

Since the article came out, a lot of people have asked me why don't more women play games. I think it's all about perception. Most women think there are no games that they would like. And a large part of the problem is the kind of games that get all the press. The kind of games like GTA. Sure, we all hear about The Sims, but it is always cited as the exception, the one game that is different, that women like.

Well I'm here to tell you that I'm a woman, and I like lots of different kinds of games. And I can tell you, there's a game for everyone. Yup, everyone."


Fascinating and full of links to games! Can't miss this! Let a simple web game help entertain your guests.

51st Birthday Review: Lifetime of Current Events

Water Dissolves Water: Birthday in Pascagoula: "But today's big story (at least for me), is it's my birthday. Fifty one big ones.

So just how old am I? Let's put it this way - I was four months old when the first Air Force One was inaugurated for President Eisenhower. I was born the same year as the Interstate Highway System, the polio vaccine, the four-minute mile and the Newport Jazz Festival. I was born the year of Brown v Board of Education, and the year before Rosa Parks refused to go to the back of the bus. I was born the year after Mt. Everest was first successfully climbed.

I was also born along with, and grew up besides, rock 'n' roll. I was alive when Elvis Presley recorded 'That's All Right, Mama' and Ray Charles recorded 'I Got a Woman.'"


This is a fascinating account of what's happened to musicians and other celebrities in America in the course of this man's life so far. Good reading and a unique gift to himself and us.

Ice Cream Social Birthday

ramblings of a drunken sailor… » Blog Archive » Birthday Edition: "Today was my 24th birthday which turned out to be better than your average Monday. My coworkers surprised me with an afternoon ice cream social and then after work I met up with a few friends in the city for dinner and drinks. All and all another good week…"


Mmm, ice cream. Wish I could have been there.

Seriously, this is such a cool idea for a bunch of coworkers to celebrate a birthday!

Birthday Plane Tickets

Dennis and Jane’s Travelblog » A Spot of Tea in Hokkaido: "We went to Hokkaido (the big island in Northern Japan) for my birthday a few weeks ago. They sell Birthday Tickets, so Jane and I were both able to get a discount on our flights. It was the perfect time to go because while Kanazawa was deep into the rainy season, Hokkaido doesn’t have one. But it rained for our first two days anyway."


What could be better than this for the devoted traveler than to go some fabulous place at a fabulous price for your birthday?

Birthday Activity: Hunt For Perfect Christmas Tree

Wampum: Eric's birthday activities: "Today is Eric's birthday, and we're off to cut down a Christmas tree. Yes, here (er, he-ah) in Maine we're not forced to pick up half-dead bundles of dried sticks at some temporary lighted lot; instead, Mainiacs and their offspring get to bundle up and trudge out through the snow to a whole field of fresh spruce. Thus begins the hunt for the perfect tree."


And after finding it, they take it home where friends are coming for dinner and tree trimming. Nice!

Having A LAN Birthday Party

Having A LAN Party: Setting up, choosing computer games and location.: "When Sam Cooke wrote the old R&B number 'Having a Party', he probably never envisioned Unreal Tournament.

Playing anonymous opponents over the Internet is fun, but it pales in comparison to facing down your opponents in person, seeing them sweat, and reveling in their cries of anguish as you pummel them mercilessly. Or maybe you want to gang up on the computer, playing 'co-op' in games that support that feature. In either case, it's time for a LAN party!

Face it; we are social animals, and for as much as any of us like playing online, it's never as visceral an experience as playing in the same room with friends or cohorts. A LAN party isn't just about gaming, but it's about the shared experiences during the gaming. After the party, people hang around and talk about the best moments during the sessions. Sometimes they talk about it for weeks afterwards. The water cooler effect of popular TV shows pale in comparison."


This kind of party is just the thing for your computer game whiz! This site tells you how to go for it. What a memorable birthday a LAN party would be!

Poker Night Birthday--Good Idea or Not?

If you can't stand the fat man in the corner: First Ever Poker Night: "Thanks to Ivan for hosting the event, his parents for letting us use their garage, Aaron for teaching me a bit about the game, Jo and Butch for stomping my ass and taking advantage of me like REAL players do. Thanks to Butch also for inviting me. Thanks to all for a great time and a lot of good laughs."


I guess it depends on whether you win or lose, and what kind of people you play with. This fellow had never played before and felt good just having survived.

An avid poker player might love a poker night birthday, and would likely host it. Maybe someone new to the game would have a blast.

Birthday At A Lake

Single Mom Dating-or I got divorced for this?: "My 8 year old daughter is one of those really cool kids that is happy with just about anything. She is truly appreciative and grateful (that's me & her in the pic). Not that much grief involved when it comes to her-and all she wants is a beach party for her birthday. Nothing too fancy, just burgers & brats with a friend or two at the lake. How can you deny her when she's so great? The kid asks for pajamas for Christmas for crying out loud! So I'm driving today to the other side of town to pick up her little crew so they can frolic in the lake-I just hope the Ecoli is down today. I would feel bad about dropping her friends off with extra arms."


Mom, food, friends, lake. This birthday girl got her wish.

Birthday Girl at Ninety

Open Writing: Birthday Girl: "It is not everyday that someone reaches their ninetieth birthday. Statisticians have determined that only one in a thousand make it that far. My mother, who was born Louie Bennett, made it on the twentieth day of May, 2005. I flew to England to help her celebrate. I had last seen her in June of 2002, and had been surprised at the signs of ageing show on her face, and her sometimes yonderly gaze and conversation."


This story touched me. Celebrate your birthdays while you can!

I don't care how or where. Just take the time to connect with yourself and your loved ones any way you can manage.

Build a memory to savor all your life and theirs.

Egyptian Birthday Bash

The Bachelor Girl » Blog Archive » Club Mwah’s Egyptian Birthday Bash: "The Club Mwah show was an extravaganza that was a feast for the senses. Female impersonators mimicked famous ladies like Liza Minelli and Marilyn Munroe. Recreations were done of famous movie scenes such as Chicago’s “Cell Block Tango” and All that Jazz, with the latter done in black light, making the lurid neon green wigs and “bandage” costumes contrast wonderfully with the performers’ purple bodies. The hour-long show ended with a parade reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro, with the birthday celebrant, Robert Blancaflor, joining the dancers on the float; and the guests were gamely dancing along to form a boisterous conga line."


This kind of birthday celebration is about as far from home-grown as you can get!

Do-It-Yourself Birthday Dinner Party, Choose a Filling, Wrap, Eat

Tidings | Canada's Food & Wine Magazine : For a Do-It-Yourself Dinner Party, Choose a Filling, Wrap, Eat: "Busy schedules and the amount of work involved can sometimes daunt us from hosting as many dinner parties as we might like. Then you have to take into account varying tastes in foods, allergies... Whatever happened to keeping it simple?

Do-it-yourself dishes, such as wraps, could be the solution to this dilemma. Just prepare all of the separate ingredients ahead of time and allow your guests to put them together their way. Nina Simonds from The New York Times has some suggestions (and recipes) to help make your next event a success."


This is a great birthday party idea, especially if your crowd isn't all that much on playing games. Eating takes longer because the guests chat, laugh and have a good time as they put together their own wraps.

Hoover Dam Birthday Trip

midnightmagicka: Picture Extravaganza: "We planned a big trip to Las Vegas to celebrate Adam and Val's 21st birthday, so that's where I've been for the last few days. On our way there we passed the Hoover Dam, and it was about 6:15 AM so it was barely 105 degrees outside. GOOD GOD why did we have to be in Vegas during the hottest week of the year?"


Hot damn! Or, a successful, if scorching, birthday trip to Las Vegas with the added attraction of a peek at Hoover Dam.

Psychic Birthday

Phil Gardner - Mulled Whines: "In other news, Lisa and I now have tickets to see purple charlatan Colin Fry at the end of August. In the words of Lisa, 'we're officially going to chat to the dead on my birthday'. I'm hoping to get a message from my deceased cat, Oscar. He left rather suddenly, and I'd just like to know that he doesn't blame me for over-feeding him Felix."


Interesting choice of activity on a birthday. Colin Fry is an Australian psychic. The birthday boy is a U.K. writer. Will he hear from his cat?

Birthday Party Idea: Play Taboo Game

Taboo Game - AreYouGame.com: "Here's truly unspeakable fun! You've got to think fast, talk fast and avoid saying TABOO words. If your team shouts out the correct secret word, you get a point. But be careful! Your opponents will be looking over your shoulder, making sure you don't say any of the TABOO words. If you do and they catch you, they sound the buzzer and score the point! Includes 504 TABOO cards, card holder, buzzer, timer, score pad. 2 AA batteries required (not included). For 4 or more players.

A 1990 Mensa Select Award Winner.

Joyce from LaMarque, TX
I need more cards, I've played this game so much.
A year ago a friend bought this game to a party. I loved it so much on my way home I went to the store and bought one. I have played it so much with family, friends and anyone who visits me, that I need more cards. I wish I could buy cards in different editions. My family ranges in ages from 8 to 55, and we all love this game. I've given a copy of this game to every household I frequent to make sure I can play wherever I go."


A family birthday party needs entertainment for a wide range of ages and this game fits the bill. The only way I see this not working is if there's a party-pooper / spoilsport type in the crowd. See if you can assign him or her the job of serving refreshments or something, whatever floats their boat and keeps them happy while the rest of you play and laugh yourselves silly. CLICK HERE

Teen Party Game

BirthdayZ by ShindigZ: "To Speak or Not to Speak?

Give each player a bag or goodie box with 10 small treasures in it (candy, chocolates, little favors). Have bags labeled with players' names, so they don't get mixed up. Let players know at the start of the game exactly when the game will be ending—this game can be played throughout an entire party if you so choose. The object of the game is to catch fellow players saying one of the forbidden words or phrases:

* Choose 5 or 6 words or phrases related to the theme of your party.
o For example, for a New Year's party, you might select: MILLENNIUM, NEW YEAR, TWELVE, CENTURY, TIMES SQUARE
o For a luau, you might select: PALM TREE, LEI, COCONUT, BEACH, TROPICAL
o For a Retro Party, you might select: GROOVY, DISCO, FAR OUT, SMILEY FACE, PEACE, YEAH BABY
o For a Wedding Shower, you might select: BRIDE, GROOM, GIFTS, HONEYMOON, RECEPTION

(Select words or phrases that would be natural for guests to say considering the occasion.)

To help players, post the words prominently on a board where they can be seen often. If someone is caught saying one of the words on the list, that person has to give up a treasure from their stash. The player with the biggest haul of goodies at the end of the game is the winner! Lots of fun!"


In a birthday party, your words might be CAKE, CANDLES, AGE, WISH, and so on. Visit this site for tons of great party tips!

Birthday Memory Book

Celebrate a Hero - Personalized Birthday gift - Birthday Memory Book - 50th birthday: "Imagine being told why you are special and loved.

Celebrate someone's birthday with a gift book that is filled with thoughts and wishes from family and friends.

It's the one gift that will be treasured forever! This is about giving the best present in the world -- love and appreciation!"


Now here's an idea that really knocks me out. Imagine the look on your birthday celebrant's face on seeing a book all about them from their loved ones. The nice folks at Celebrate a Hero make creating a memory book an easy project the whole family can have fun with! Check it out.

Karen

Birthday for the Boss: Blueberry-Hazelnut Streusel Coffee Cake

Watch Out for Mama: Blueberry-Hazelnut Streusel Coffee Cake: "I made this last night for my boss's birthday breakfast today. It turned out great. Our resident domestic diva (NOT ME, believe it or not -- we have a real Martha Stewart type on staff here) even asked for the recipe. I was very flattered. So here it is.

Blueberry-Hazelnut Streusel Coffee Cake"


Here's a different kind of birthday cake. She gives the complete recipe. Sounds yummy!

Karen

Ready-Made First Birthday For Frazzled Parents

First Birthday Theme Parties: "First birthdays are the magical celebration of the transition from baby to toddler. Select from one of our themes below or consider one of our preschool themes.
Use this occasion to start your own birthday tradition such as planting a tree, taking a picture next to a favorite object, saving a momento from each year, making handprints, or saving a newspaper clipping."

Children love family traditions. What better time to start a new tradition than on the very first birthday? But, come on, there's so little spare time when knee-deep in baby-care!

Birthday in a Box offers a great solution, with seven choices. I particularly like the Baby Einstein package, but there are six other choices.



Karen

Birthday Atop A Mountain

Granite Rants: "So we moved back up the ridge and after a brief bit of investigation, found an area offtrail that provided enough flat open space on which we could pitch our tent. Indeed, at this elevation finding a suitable ground for placing a tent is not simple. Stunted spruce trees are often space about 2 feet from each other. The forest is incredibly dense in this environment and to find an area that has broadly spaced trees and flat open ground free of rocks, stumps and roots is not an easy task. However, we did find an area that was not perfect, but would suit us and allow us to set up the tent - then we could cook dinner and eat! I brought with us a backcountry stove and firing it up was easy. Dinner wasn't haute but it was hot and that's what mattered. Also, my wife was a sweetheart and packed in a special treat for me - M&M brownies with a candle on top (it was my birthday). It was truly a fantastic moment and she made it better.

The sun was setting and we were very close to one of the best vantage points in all the Whites - the airy perch known as West Bond."


West Bond is what we see in the picture. What an unusual and gorgeous setting for celebrating a birthday!

Karen

Serving Alcohol At A Birthday Party?

Party Ideas For you: " Wine and spirits can set your party off or create great problems

Wine and spirits can definitely make you the host with the most but can also be your biggest headache. First rule at least with the current laws in the US, is to watch your guests consumption or make arrangements for housing them (my preferrence) or to set up some type of designated driver for them.
The other problem can be that nice people on occasion become 'not so nice' after a few alcoholic beverages. Just a word to the wise."


Perhaps your local friendly bartender could give advice on how much alcohol per person to plan for.

Karen

Birthday Slide Show

dinnerware center: "A Night of Nostalgia
A great idea for any anniversary party, big or small, is a slide show. Start the show of with pictures of the couple when they first met and progress through the years of children and grandchildren. Don�t be surprised to see a few eyes get misty during the show. Add some memorable quotes throughout the show, and play some touching music that reminds them of certain times in their lives."


I see this great suggestion for an anniversary party could work for a birthday, especially when the celebrant hits a milestone birthday or has had an especially life-changing year.

Karen

A TV Fight Night Birthday

Bailey G AZ: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUMAN ! ! ! ! !: "Truman came over, having some friends over for the big fight on HBO - wanted to know if I wanted to come over for beer. Lots of people there - average age though - 24. Lots of boxers from Truman's gym, including some of the ones that I saw fight at the only fight I've ever been to... "


Here's an idea for the sports fans with birthdays. Of course, it's just a matter of luck if a fight or sporting event falls on the special day!


Karen

A Birthday Outing To Park And Zoo

Just A Picture: "Yesterday Patrick and I took our nephew to Irvine Park for his birthday. It was fun-filled day full of bike riding, lizard hunting and exploring what the park had to offer."


Here's another great way to spend a birthday besides party and cake. Would someone you know love this?


Karen

Moorish Birthday Cake How-To

Sarah Discovers How to Eat: My Mother’s Birthday Cake: "A Moorish Cake


Last night, after the difficult day of looking for supplies, I started on Mum’s birthday cake. The Moorish Cake is in the Basics Etc. chapter, and is bascially an orange-flavoured almond sponge with an orange syrup poured over after baking."


A different kind of birthday cake, from Nigella Lawson's How To Eat. Check out the photos of the process!

Karen

A Simple Birthday Gift--Love

Not Just Another Pretty Face: 28 March- My 24th Birthday: "28 March- My 24th Birthday


I'm so happy, my 24th Birthday was one of the best and most memorable ones ever. It was filled with people that I care about and things that I enjoy doing. Many unexpected people remembered my birthday and I have never felt so loved in my life. So popular, so accepted."


Here's a young woman who knows it's all about love.

This makes me feel remiss for every time I didn't call a friend on his/her birthday! A simple, "Hi, I'm thinking about you on your birthday" warms their not only their heart, but also yours.

So, who ya gonna call? Leave a comment. Inquiring minds want to know.

Karen

Mother's Birthday Gift: Recipe Book of Memories & More

musings: For Mom: "For Mom
My sisters and I are getting together to celebrate my parent's milestone birthdays this year. My mom is quite an extraordinary cook. For her birthday present, we've put together a recipe book of memories, quotations, pictures, menus, and other memorabilia to help commemorate her passion and her love."


What a great gift for a mother with a passion for cooking!

Karen

Bad Night Birthday

Rock N' Roll All Night And The Everyday: R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell: "I always cranked his music to get psyched for a show. 2 days before he died, we were playing Istanbul Turkey for the first time. After the show, we had a 6 hour drive to the next town, Ankara Turkey, where we had a gig on December 8 (Ralph Santolla's birthday, & the night Darrell & John Lennon were killed). On the way to the show, at about 4 in the morning, we stopped by the side of the road to get gas & something to eat. Unbelievably, they had about 30 cassettes for sale. One of these cassettes, on the side of the road in Turkey, was Pantera's 'Far Beyond Driven'. This was crazy we thought"


Go here for insight into rock life according to Sebastian Bach in his tribute to Dimebag Darrell. Wow!

Birthday Present for a Knitter

Jennifer Knits: Another Diversion: "The scarf looks a little wrinkled because I have been carrying it around in a birthday present from my sister:



Thanks Marie for the beautiful knitting bag! It has lots of pockets on the inside for carrying around needles and patterns and stich markers with enough left over to conceal the rest of the detritous I carry around every day. This present will be getting much use."



What a perfect birthday present for a knitter! If she's lucky it's big enough to carry the Harry Potter scarf she's knitting AND the latest Harry Potter book!

Checkerboard Birthday Cake

The Yum Blog: YumYum Bakes a Spectacular Cake!: ". Through a series of events, I found myself committed to baking a cake for a fellow co-worker’s Fourth of July Birthday. She had seen a picture of this red, white and blue ‘checkerboard’ cake in a magazine, and I mentioned that I had a set of three cake pans and the ‘checkerboard’ insert at my apartment. I intended to lend them to her, but she convinced me to make the actual cake, and when another co-worker challenged my ability (“You don’t cook or bake!”), I was hooked."



This is a sugary 4th of July version of a checkerboard cake and it was a great hit. The cook offered a brilliant idea for a healthy version, too. Way to go!

Birthday Pie Instead of Cake

Earnest Recipes from a Reluctant Cook: "I baked three buttermilk pies for Andrew's 17th birthday simply because this was his third 17th birthday celebration. Everyone was tired of cake. The pies drew rave reviews. Add white Blue Bell ice cream on top and everyone, especially Andrew, asked for thirds. Success!! "


What a good idea! I know a man who would love a birthday pie every year. He drools anytime anyone says the word "pie." Slurp!

Let Them Eat Cake

i want a little bit of everything...:

everyone, say hi to......

: "The very first year in anderson, Celene got me a cake (one whole cake) for my birthday, and there were only TWO of us!!! thank goodness Janice 'tagged' along, and we ate the cake behind J8! haha. that was a very memorable birthday i had! "


Here's one way to party--eat a whole cake with a friend or two. Maybe best for college students, but I see the appeal!

Birthday Love Notes

Lovingyou.com: Romantic Birthday Ideas: "'Our' Birthday
It was my birthday but by the end of the night it seemed like it was his. I planned this for awhile to surprise him even though it was my birthday and not his. It was an evening at home and I did the usual champagne, candles and snacks, etc. What I also did was write out about 30 love notes and coupons to my future husband, then roll them up and insert them into a balloon and blow them up. The notes were all different. Some told him to kiss me or rub my back. Some were coupons for him he could redeem at a later date, and some were just me telling him how much I love him. I placed them all over the place. In the tub, on the bed, in the sink, under tables, etc. I also dressed in a very sexy nightie and silk robe. When he walked in he was in shock. I handed him a pin and explained in order for him to know what to do he needed to pop a balloon. This went on for about 2 hours. He was having a ball looking for a balloon and popping it to find out his next mission. He was actually disappointed when they were all gone. It's months later and he still has all the notes. "


Great link here, people! Look at Renee's story. She found a simple, yet amazingly effective way to celebrate her birthday--and it turned into a gift for both of them!

Is July 14 Your Birthday? Which US President Shares It?

Georgia Nicols' horoscopes for July 14: "IF JULY 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president (born in 1913), shares your birthday. You have an amazing influence over others whether you try to achieve this or not. You have charm, intelligence and the power of persuasion. Most of you will use this for a higher purpose. The year ahead is full of fresh starts and new beginnings."


How's your day going so far? Happy birthday!

Carrot Cake Birthday

"WHEN BLOGS ATTACK!": "K. also got me a light pen, for when I’m watching a movie in the theater, and want to take notes. Finally, when we got back to the family compound in Sheepshead Bay, she made me a carrot cake. Not some wussy, Betty Crocker, pre-packaged carrot cake, either. A cake from scratch, recipe taken from The Dessert Bible! K. will probably tell you that we split the labor between us fifty-fifty, but I think that’s generous. I merely mixed dry ingredients, while she did all the tough stuff.

After enjoying the moist, dense, cream cheese-frosted carrot cake, we heard explosions in the distance. Glancing out the nearby window, we saw fireworks bursting in mid-air from the direction of Coney Island. Since my birthday falls somewhat adjacent to that of our great country, fireworks were hardly a surprise. Still, to see them so close… We climbed up to the roof of the house, K. set a towel over the warm tar, and we enjoyed the free incendiaries. Man, were we exhausted by the end of the evening. Thank goodness birthdays only come once a year…"



That carrot cake sounds lovely to me!

Adult Birthday Wish

monique at play: "Thursday, July 07, 2005
birthday wants


it's such a whorish thing to do, i know. there are people on the streets, evangelists asking for money on tv, and one too many stray animals. yet i can't help but be completely, utterly, selfish and wish for lots of sweet kisses, a few good spankings and a wee bit of puckering* for my birthday on sunday; the shame of it all.

oh, and lets not forget the biggest ass piece of cake a person can find."



Kisses and cake. That's not so much to ask for at any age.

Personalized Gifts by Mail

Things to sell by mail: "19 Personally Speaking

interestingstuff said:

Today’s up-market gift service strives to find new and more interesting ways of conveying those age old messages ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Merry Christmas’, and so on. Teddy bears have the message embroidered on the sashes around their waists, aeroplanes parade long flowing banners with appropriate messages for all and sundry to see; giant crosswords come complete with clues and answers relating to the life, interests and characteristics of recipients.

Other highly personalised gift services operating primarily by mail, include personalised children’s story books, with details about the recipient built into the text; bride and groom books including personal details of wedding party and guests; and on a far less expensive note, numerous smaller personalised gifts are available to that person seeking a unique gift for someone special. Bookmarks, pens and pencils, brooches and other items of jewellery, cups and mugs, eggcups and cutlery, all can be purchased, personalised, and dispatched direct to the intended recipient. If you need any more ideas on highly personal gift products to offer by mail, look through ‘Exchange and Mart’, ‘The Trader’ and most glossy women’s magazines, particularly at Christmas time."


Hey, hey! Is there such a thing as a personalized birthday crossword puzzle? That would be cool.

Ok, I'm biased. I'm a crossword puzzle freak. But I'm not the only one. Who do you know who is one?

Wonderful Birthday Thing

The scariest part of life is living...: It is...: "
July 10
It is...

* 18:46
* 10th July
* Eve of France trip
* Eve of my birthday
* 7 hours till my birthday

Yeah. I'm feeling tired I may to get to bed really early cuz I don't really wanna sleep on the coach and it's gonna be a long day tomorrow. My MP3 Player rules, my Vans rule, my parents rule <3 they gave me a wonderful birthday thing today. Heartness."


Heartness is all that counts, lucky birthday girl!

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The Smith Family: Dennis - Sunday (Matt posting)

The Smith Family: Dennis - Sunday (Matt posting)

Here's a birthday idea no one wants, thanks to Mother Nature!

A Birthday with Prime Rib

Liza said: "Anyways, last night Chris and I went to the Great Lakes Shipping Co (I think that's what it's called) for his birthday and I had prime rib. God bless prime rib. ..."

Let's call this Prime Rib Rapture. It wasn't even HER birthday!

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