Plan A Virtual Party with LYFETYMES Party

There are still many ways to still celebrate with your friends and family and put on the best celebration possible in 2020 you can give them while at home during quarantine and engaging in social distancing. Whether it is a Virtual Party, At-Home Party, Drive-by Party, or Hybrid of them all, we have gathered some innovative ways to celebrate the moments that matter most.

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How To Celebrate Virtually In 2020

Planning a Virtual Party and not sure where to start? You can plan any Birthday Party, Baby Shower, Graduation Party, Holiday Party, and more, with LYFETYMES - the fastest-growing party planning platform and app.

At-Home and Virtual Parties can still be festive and engaging. It does not just have to be a Face-time call, you can make it as memorable as you want and it is important to celebrate those milestones and recognize they have been accomplished. You can plan for free at LYFETYMES or if you don’t have the time or non-technical, head to the LYFETYMES Vendors Marketplace to find a party stylist or wholesale goods to help plan and style your entire party at an affordable price.

There are still many ways to still celebrate with your friends and family and put on the best celebration possible in 2020 you can give them while at home during quarantine and engaging in social distancing. Whether it is a Virtual Party, At-Home Party, Drive-by Party, or Hybrid of them all, we have gathered some innovative ways to celebrate the moments that matter most.

Virtual At-Home Party

The #1 party planning platform LYFETYMES.com | Plan your next party or event for FREE using LYFETYMES. LYFETYMES.com is an all in one party planning site and digital party planning tools and checklists. Perfect for the people or the DIY moms that love to plan parties for their kids or friends! Create your celebration website and share it with your friends. Great for party planning #birthdayparties, #babyshowers, #holidays
The #1 party planning platform LYFETYMES.com | Plan your next party or event for FREE using LYFETYMES. LYFETYMES.com is an all in one party planning site and digital party planning tools and checklists. Perfect for the people or the DIY moms that love to plan parties for their kids or friends! Create your celebration website and share it with your friends. Great for party planning #birthdayparties, #babyshowers, #holidays

Virtual Major Moments- Great for Proposals, Gender Reveal, Sip and See’s, and College Admissions

These are intimate feel-good moments that people are going to love to be a part of even virtually. We will celebrate more of them than ever because we want to connect even more with friends and family, as these are the precious memories that will bring smiles.

Most commonly, you will physically be with less than 10 people, most likely people that live in your home only, and having friends and family join virtually. You can still decorate, open presents, have party activities, etc. You may want to move things traditionally at the end of a party to the front- So start with singing Happy Birthday, Blowing Out Candles, opening gifts, that way if people cant stay they at least get the big highlight!

Add some front yard signs to add to the moment!

There are many sign companies where you can hire (and support small businesses) to come decorate your yard with personalized signs overnight so it is ready to go in the morning! You will be surprised by the smiles, great selfies, and honking you get from well-wishers driving by!

Hosting a Successful Virtual Party

At Home & Virtual Parties can be fun, but if you want it to be as successful as possible, then it does require some planning and effort. Here is a quick rundown of how to get it done!

  • Start Planning Your Party at LYFETYMES -It is a free one-stop-shop for parties.

  • No more Paper Invites-Create your Free Party Website to text/email to guests to RSVP to your party, you can personalize with a picture or a video and share your LYFETYMES Party Website on FB or via text.

  • Add a virtual party link/URL to your LYFTEYMES from any of the services you use like Zoom or Goggle Hangouts, so all they have to do click it and party with you!

  • Add a slideshow link! These are great to include on your website for guests to enjoy!

  • Add an easy registry link for guests to send gifts to your door! Including a registry is a great way to receive cash or gifts directly.

  • Determine where in the house, backyard, or space you will use for the party, a fun backdrop can be great for gift opening, a central focus of the room for photos.

  • Determine Theme and Decor and order to your door ahead of time there are a ton of delivery solutions, like yard signs, food, cake, and balloons that can be dropped outside your door. You can add all your ideas to your LYFETYMES party!

  • Make an agenda, especially for your video call - make sure you have put some thought into the call- the last thing you want is a boring virtual party! You can create an agenda and digital checklist in LYFETYMES to keep you on track for songs and games!

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Best 1st Birthday Baby Shark Theme Party

Best 1st Birthday Baby Shark Theme Party

Looking for kids’ birthday party ideas? Check out this latest blog post for the best inspiration for a 1st Birthday Baby Shark party! Like this baby shark balloon, installments to add a poo to your kid’s birthday party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharkparty #babysharkdecor #kidsbirthday #kidsbirthdayideas #babysharkbirthday #1stbirthdayideas #babysharktheme

This beautiful 1st baby shark birthday party was submitted by Carter 7 Grand Events. This is what she said was her inspiration to create and style this party. “As a party planner/decorator; we are often asked to repeat a popular theme more than once; and BABY SHARK being as popular as it is; we have completed several setups; however, this was our first large setup and our first setup for the theme outdoors. 

It was a very HOT TEXAS DAY, but we managed to pull through. Our client was very excited to celebrate Romir's first birthday party and even motivated and gave us so much eagerness to set up such a memorable event. We took a little bit of everything we had previously set up before and added a little twist to it. 

Having the event outdoors under a tent; gave us a little more imagination to work with; from the balloons hanging from the center of the tent; to the props being placed in front of the water wave custom table cloth that was made by our business owner Carla Smith. The entire setup was  FUN - FUN -FUN. We never draw out a detailed setup map; we just bring what we need and then we allow our creative juices to flow and we create a GRAND-ness. 

Carter 7 Grand Events is our business name; which has a very meaningful meaning behind it; which is part of the reason we love setting up children's events. Carter is the name of the owner of our business’s first son; who passed away during birth; it was her only child; but was the 7th child of her deceased husband, who passed away suddenly 2 years after their son passed away from a blood clot. 

When hired to do children's events; it is always an exciting and fun time for us and most of our inspiration comes from our sweet and precious angels who watch over us from above. 

We would like to invite you all to our business page on Facebook @Carter 7 Grand Events and on Instagram Carter 7 Grand Events

We would like to give a special thanks to She's Making Sweets for the amazing cake, custom candy apples and cupcakes; and also La Casa de Carton for our amazing marquee numbers that we love so much. 

Romir's Baby Shark 1st birthday was definitely one of our favorite setups since dealing with this pandemic. Due to the pandemic of course business for us is not what it once was and parties are not how they use to be. Through the hand sanitizer on each table, and no candles being blown out on the main birthday cake, and food being served in to-go containers; we were still able to bring some sunshine with our decorations; even during the pandemic storm. We pray for the safety and well being of everyone and this too shall pass; we hope very soon. 

We’ve included lots of pictures for you to enjoy every child’s dream party!

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Looking for ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty
Baby shark themed birthday party with water bottle plastic wraps. Check out our latest blog post to see all the fun baby shark details. LYFETYMES is the #1 party panning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #waterbottlewraps #babyshark #firstbirthdayideas #birthdayparty #partyplanning #eventplanning #birthdayfun #babysharktheme
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Looking for ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party and birthday theme chip bags! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #birthdaychips
Looking for table decor inspiration for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #babysharktabledecor #tablescape
Looking for a backdrop setup for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party dessert table backdrop! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #backdrop #babysharkbackdrop
Looking for a fun, creative cake for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark inspired two tiered cake! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #cake #babysharkcake #kidsbirthdaycake #kidscakeideas
Looking for ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #cupcakes #babysharkcupcakes #birthdaywaterplasticwraps
Looking for table decor ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party tablescape setup! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #tablescape #babysharktabledecor #tabledecor #babysharkcenterpieces
Looking for ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty #partysetup #bidspartydecor #kidspartyideas
Looking for ideas for a baby shark birthday party! Check out this latest blog post to see this awesome 1st birthday baby shark party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #babyshark #babysharktheme #babysharkbirthday #kidsbirthdaypartyideas #kidbirthdaydecor #babysharkdecor #partyplanning #eventplanning #party #babysharkparty #birthday #outdoorparty

Vendor Credits:

Party Stylist & Event Planner: by Carter 7 Grand Events

Cake: She's Making Sweets

Party decor: La Casa de Carton

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21st Painting With A Twist Inspired Birthday Party

21st Painting With A Twist Inspired Birthday Party

Need some ideas for a 21st birthday celebration? Check out our latest blog post for a sip-and-paint birthday celebration. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs.  #partyplanning #outdoorbirthday #ideas21stbirthday #21stbirthdaycake #21stbirthdayparty #21stbirthdaythemes #sipandpaintparty

Turning twenty-one is a milestone that almost everyone looks forward to. So, it’s sort of a big deal when it comes to planning the perfect 21st Birthday Celebration.

We loved this 21st Birthday Sip- and - Paint party submitted by @MamiiCreations.

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This is what she had to say about the inspiration for the party: The party was for my little cousin's 21st birthday. Her mother had originally planned a trip to Canada but due to Covid-19 we decided to have a Sip- and Paint party at home for the birthday girl and 10 of her close friends. We went with Rose Gold for the main color because it’s a cute new trend. We used the deck as a section that was set up for drinks and we wanted it to have more of a rustic look while still incorporating the rose gold color. We also included a yellow wreath to add a pop of color.  A lot of the items used to decorate were things that we already owned. We also shopped on Amazon, Party City for the helium-filled balloons and even family dollar for a few odds and ends. The paint pallets were purchased on Amazon. We went with the Paint- and- Sip theme because the birthday girl majored in art and her mother used to do wine tastings. Her aunt (my cousin) also helped a lot in setting up and bringing the vision to life. Everything came together beautifully. We used props from older parties for the photo booth and an old pallet as a photo frame. 


Need some ideas for a tablescape ideas for a 21st birthday party? Check out our latest blog post to see this sip- and- paint table setup. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #tablescapeideas #party-planning #partyplanningchecklist #paintingwithatwist #paintwithatwist
Looking for a 21st Birthday rose gold party backdrop Check out our latest blog post to see how you can re-create this rose gold, pink, white, and gold backdrop! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #paintingwithatwist #sipandpaintparty #backdropping #backdrops #backdropstand #garlandballoon
Looking for some 21st birthday dessert ideas? Check out our latest blog post for some champagne cookies for your 21st birthday celebration! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs!
Looking for some treats for a painting with a twist party? Check out our latest blog post to get some ideas on a painting with a twist inspired dessert table. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #desserttableideas #partydesserteasy #party-planning #21stbirthdayideas #ideas21stbirthday #21stbirthdaycake
Need some snack ideas for a 21st birthday party? Check out our latest blog post to get some ideas on food and decor ideas! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #partyideasthemes #themesforparties #partysnackideas #veggiestray #vegtrays #party-planning
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Need some activities to do for your next celebration? Check out our latest blog post to find out how you can create a painting with a twist party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #paintingwithatwist #paintparty  #paintwithatwist #sipandsee #babyshower #partyplanning
Looking for a elegant 21st birthday girly cake? Check out our latest blog post to get some cake inspiration. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #elegantbouquet #pinkparty #elegantcakedesign #partycakes #weddingcake #birthdaycakes #partyplannning #partystyling
Need some ideas for a painting with a twist party? Check out our latest blog post for some ideas on how to style your own party. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website! Check us out for all you rparty planning needs! #digitalpartyplanning #partycity #birthdaypartydecorations #outdoorpartygames
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6th Birthday Cactus- Themed Party Ideas!

LEA LOVES CACTI. SHE LOVES THE ROUND ONES. I WANTED TO FOCUS ON A FEMININE CACTUS EVENT THAT MAINTAINED A MODERN FEEL. I LOVE THE PAIRING OF TERRA COTTA WITH ALMOST ANYTHING BUT ESPECIALLY WITH SAGE AND PINK. THE BEAUTIFUL PLATES CAME FROM THE LITTLE ARTIST AND WERE THE INSPIRATION FOR THE WHOLE LOOK OF THE LUNCH. THERE'S NOTHING THAT MAKES ME HAPPIER THEN A PRETTY TABLESCAPE SO I FOCUSED ON DETAILS.

6th Birthday Cactus-Themed Party Ideas!

Submitted By The Amazing Party Victoria Petrovsky @queen_victoriap 

Want to throw a backyard cactus themed party? Check out this latest blog post to learn how to throw the ultimate Fan-Cactus Backyard Birthday party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website. Check us out for all your party planning needs! #cactusparty #succulents #terra-cotta #cactusthemedparty #partyplanning #DIYpartyideas #rosegoldcake #dripcacke

It’s been a pretty wild time we’ve all going through these past few months. Emotions are running high and if you’re like me it’s been kind of hard to wrap my head around it all. My niece who is only six understands some of what is going on but not exactly everything, so when we told her she might not be able to have a birthday party this year she was okay with it. Although, that didn’t exactly sit well with me because this little girl has been pulled out of school and had her entire world turned upside down. I felt like I had to find a way to celebrate her. 

Want to throw a backyard cactus themed party? Check out this latest blog post to learn how to throw the ultimate Fan-Cactus Backyard Birthday party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website. Check us out for all your party planning needs! #cactusparty #succulents #terra-cotta #cactusthemedparty #partyplanning #DIYpartyideas

Lea loves cacti. She especially loves the round ones. I wanted to focus on a feminine cactus event that maintained a modern feel. I don’t know about you, but Cacti themed parties are one of my favorite themes. I am showing you how you can throw your own Fan-Cactus Birthday party! 

Need some ideas to help you create the perfect Cactus themed tablescape? Check out this latest blog post to learn how to throw the Ultimate Fan-Cactus Backyard Birthday Party! LYFETYMES is the #1 Party planning website! Check us out for all your party planning needs! #Himalayansalt #shotglasses #terra-cotta #succulents #cactustablescape #tablescapeideas #cactipartydecor

I love the pairing of Terra-Cotta with almost anything, but especially with sage and pink. These beautiful Himalayan shot glasses were purchased from Himalayan Secrets.

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Want to create a beautiful tablescape for a cacti themed party? Check out this latest blog post to get some ideas on how to Throw the Ultimate Fan-cactus Backyard Party! LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website. Check us out for all your party planning needs.  #desserttabledecor #cactusshotglasses #terra-cotta #cactipartyideas #cactipartydecor #backyardparty #bohoparty

The beautiful plates came from The Little Market and were the inspiration for the whole look of the lunch.

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There’s nothing that makes me happier than a pretty tablescape so I made sure to focus on the details.

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Since we were outside, we set up the umbrella for some shade. I decided to decorate the umbrella with this cute balloon garland from Nifty Balloons.

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Cactus shot glasses, pink Himalayan salt shot glasses, sage drinking glasses, and terra cotta bowls. The floral arrangements from Pavan Floral were absolutely stunning and fit the vision perfectly. I couldn’t have dreamt it up any better.

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Sharp balloons provided the amazing balloon cactus that was used as the backdrop for the dessert table. This cute sign made by @Creativeamme on Instagram was also a great touch to one of my favorite tables at the party. 

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The food ordered from Heirloom was delicious and paired great with the theme.

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I also added a charcuterie board filled with greens and some pretty pink flowers to add to the party aesthetic. 

Need some dessert ideas for your cactus inspired theme party? Check out this latest blog post on How to Throw the Ultimate Fan-Cactus Backyard Party to get some dessert ideas. LYFETYMES is the #1 party planning website. Check us out for all your party planning needs! #churros #dessertdecor #cactusdessert #party #partyplanning #dessertsetup #dessertplatter

The lovely desserts were made by Janice Wong, and let me tell you Janice never disappoints with her desserts. You can find her @janice.w0ng on Instagram. 

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She made the cutest cactus macaroons in terra-cotta pots 

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and a delicious rose gold drip cake with the cacti on top. She did such a fantastic job that I didn’t want to mess it up, but I couldn't resist and ended up having two slices. 

Check out this latest blog post for some ideas on how to throw the ultimate Fan-Cactus Backyard

At the end of the day, my niece was smiling and was so happy. She felt celebrated and that’s all I wanted. I hope this inspires you to have a little backyard cactus themed birthday celebration. We all need a little love and celebration.

Vendor Credits:

Flowers: www.pavanfloral.com / Insta: @pavanfloral 

Rentals: www.3littlebirdseventplanning.com / Insta: @3littlebirdseventplanning 

Balloons: www.niftyballoons.com /Insta: @sharpballoons.com

Sign: Insta: @creativeamme 

Music: Insta: @djwillgillwww.djwillgill.com

Dessert: Insta: @janice.w0ng 

Cactus Shot glasses: https://www.burkedecor.com

Himalayan Shot glasses: https://himalayansecrets.com

Dinner Plates: https://www.thelittlemarket.com

Food: www.heirloomla.com / Insta: @heirloomla 

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10 Awesome Social Distancing Kid Birthday Party Ideas

When life gives you a global pandemic, you turn your creative caps on. Although we've been stuck at home, the world around us is still moving. Our kids are missing their proms, graduations, and friends from school. Children's birthdays are being canceled. It might not be traditional, but it can still be special.

We all want to make our kids happy and lighten their spirits even in these difficult times. Here are ten ideas to celebrate your Child's Birthday while practicing social distancing.

10 Kid Birthday Party Ideas For Social Distancing

When life gives you a global pandemic, you turn your creative caps on. Although we've been stuck at home, the world around us is still moving. Our kids are missing their proms, graduations, and friends from school. Children's birthdays are being canceled. It might not be traditional, but it can still be special. 

We all want to make our kids happy and lighten their spirits even in these difficult times. Here are ten ideas to celebrate your Child's Birthday while practicing social distancing. 

  1. Have a Virtual Party!

Virtual parties have been a big talk worldwide recently due to the CoronaVirus. With plenty of streaming platforms to use from, having a Virtual Party can be accessible to anyone anywhere.  Platforms like Zoom, Google Hangouts,  FaceTime, Skype, and more all have unique features for you and your guests to play with. It's essential to do your research before choosing a platform to make sure the platform you select is manageable for all your party guests. You can also check out Lyfetymes Blog to learn how to throw the Ultimate Virtual Party. 

2. Virtual Princess/ Character Visit!

You planned a Frozen party or Superhero birthday party for months only for it to be canceled. There's an even better solution. Your kid deserves to have that theme party, and you can turn it up a notch by having a real-life character of choice join in on the fun. So let it go and let Elsa sing and dance at your child's virtual birthday party

3. Birthday TikTok Challenge

I'm sure by now you have all heard of TikTok. Most kids have been spending most of their time at home practicing their TikTok dance moves. Have the birthday kid pick a song on TikTok for everyone to dance to. Have your friends and family send in their dance version to the song. The fun challenge will get everyone excited and moving. You can even create a unique hashtag for the birthday dance. Seeing all your child's friends and family dancing will put a smile on their face. 

4. Host a Virtual Movie Night

Invite your child's family and friends for a Movie Night In and include the link to Kast. Kast allows you to video share through your screen. Have your child pick out the movie they want to watch with their friends. Once your invitees download Kast, you can watch the film and have a live chat during it. Netflix also currently added an option to watch movies together and chat from your couches. It will be a virtual slumber party!

5. Drive-By Celebration

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Set a time and date for your party guests to line up their cars and drive-by. You can set up a table for gifts and goody bags for your guests to take on their way! Decorate your driveway with balloons, garland, or sidewalk chalk for your guests and your little one to enjoy. To add some extra excitement for the birthday kid, purchase some confetti poppers for them to pop as guests drive by. 

6. Decorate the Front Yard

Kids love surprises. Decorating your whole yard will make your kid's birthday! With these excellent birthday signs, surprise the birthday kid as they walk outside in the morning. You might also get some honks and cheers from neighbors passing by. Make your kid like you're throwing a big celebration even though you can't. 

7. All Aboard the Party Express- Drive-By

If you don't live in a close neighborhood or don't want to bring the party to your location, you can try this alternative! Let your neighbors, family, and child's friends know that there's a birthday celebration coming up. Ask anyone who wants to join in on the party to put up signs, balloons, or anything else in their yards, driveways, or windows on the day of the birthday party. 

Decorate your car with balloons and party decorations and take your children for a drive around the neighborhood to see all the birthday surprises. If you want to set a time, let everyone know so they can stand outside to cheer and sing for the birthday kid as you drive by. 

8. Virtual Game Night

Don't let your kids' special day go without any fun games. Many Livestream platforms allow you to share your screen so the kids can play online. If your kids are at writing age, you can download the Mural app and use it as a whiteboard for Hangman and Pictionary. You can also play games like Guess that Song. Or even have the kiddos bust out some dance moves. 

9.  Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt, especially when there are gifts involved. Start your little one's special day with a fun scavenger hunt game around the house. You can create your clues or find some Birthday Scavenger Hunt printables/ ideas at Playtivities.com. Have the clues lead them to special surprises throughout the house. 

10. Celebrate at Home- Mail it in

Have an at-home celebration for your child like you usually would, minus all the party guests. Decorate the house with balloons and garlands for your child to wake up to. Give your address to your friends, family, or close neighbors and ask them to mail postcards, birthday cards, letters, or whatever they would like for the birthday kid to open. My favorite kind of gifts are the ones that had much thought put into them, so these will be heartwarming gifts. Plus, your child will feel extra special, seeing what their loved ones took the time to do. 

What will be your first Virtual Celebration?

At-Home and Virtual Parties can still be festive and engaging. It does not just have to be a Face-time call, you can make it as memorable as you want and it is important to celebrate those milestones and recognize they have been accomplished. You can plan for free at LYFETYMES or if you don’t have the time or non-technical, check out our LYFETYMES Vendor Marketplace to find party services such as event planners, photographers, bakers, catering, balloon stylists and more.

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    7 Must-Try Virtual Party Games

    So you've settled on hosting a virtual celebration but have no idea what to do during the live stream? What about a few party games to keep things fun! Check out these five completely VIRTUAL party games with little to no prep work!

    7 Must-Try Virtual Party Games

    By April Sharer and Carmen Lopez

    So you've settled on hosting a virtual celebration but have no idea what to do during the live stream? What about a few party games to keep things fun! Check out these five completely VIRTUAL party games with little to no prep work!

    1. Two Truths and a Lie

    Two Truths and a Lie is the perfect ice breaker for a virtual party! It can be played with any number of people. As the host, ask guests to prepare two truthful statements about themselves and one lie. Each person in the group gets a turn. When it Is your turn, tell the group two things about yourself that are true and one untrue thing (your lie). Be sure not to say both of your truths first and then the lie because that makes it easier to guess. Mix the order up each time it is your turn. Everyone in the group has an opportunity to try to guess which statement was the lie. Once everyone in the group has guessed, the person will reveal what was true and what was false. The person that answered correctly can go next. This game can go around as many times as you would like or so that everyone gets a chance to go once. You might learn some surprising things about your party guests!

    2. Charades

    Most everyone knows the rules to this game, so little explaining will be necessary! For those that are unsure how to play, virtually Charades requires the player to mime or imitate a specific action or subject that the rest of the team has to figure out.  Direct your guest to a word generator for their word. Taking turns, each guest acts out the word from the generator as all other guests shout out their guesses. This tried, and true party game will be a favorite at your virtual celebration!

    3. Minute to Win It Challenges

    Minute to Win It started as a game show where contestants had to complete a task using household items in less than a minute to move on. It is now becoming a simple but fun party game. As the host, come up with a list of challenges that can be completed with everyday household objects. It might be a good idea to send out a supply list for each guest before the party to help guests prepare. Also, to ensure that everyone can be included in the challenges. Frugal Fun 4 Boys is another great resource.

    Man Vs. Clock

    In this version, one player will be trying to beat the clock for each challenge you created. They will have to complete that challenge within a minute. It's best for you to keep track of the time on your end. For this game, I recommend choosing a different person for each challenge. You could also divide your guests into teams.

    MINUTE TO WIN IT FOR TEAMS

    Split guests into teams.  For every game, choose one player from each team to go head to head. For example, one person from each team will be given the list of supplies and game instructions. When you say go, the first players to compete will start the challenge. The first team to complete the challenge receives a point.  The guest or team that accomplishes the most challenges wins! These games are fun, inexpensive, and typically hilarious!

    4. Thumper

    This game will keep you on your toes and get your brain working! Each guest chooses a silly face or hand gesture as their "symbol." The host can choose to be the leader and start the game or pick a guest to lead. Make sure every guest shares their Symbol with the party. The leader then performs their Symbol, immediately followed by the Symbol of another player. This player then performs their own gesture, followed by another player’s gesture. Symbols continue to be passed from guest to guest until someone responds too slowly or misses their cue. To take this up a notch when someone makes a mistake, everyone must drink, and that person then becomes the leader for the next round.

    5. Most Likely To

    This casual game is fun to play with a group of longtime friends. Take turns creating "Most likely to ________" statements and ask guests to cast their votes using the chat function on the video call. The person with the most votes can take a drink or do a dare. There are no winners or losers in this game, but should definitely be shared laughs! You can have guests download the Most Likely To app on the App Store, or come up with your own. Beware the app is 18+.

    6. Spin A Tale

    This game promotes creativity and will have guests thinking on their feet. To start the game, make up the first line of a story. Then choose a guest to add a line to your sentence. Members take turns adding to the story until the whole plot develops! Let the story go along on its own route, that is what makes the game fun; you never know what each guest is going to add and where the story will end up.

    Here are some ways you can start your tale…

    ·         Today I woke up at 8 a.m. and saw….

    ·         Sofia woke up on the couch this morning and tried to remember how she got there…

    ·         I was supposed to have a virtual meeting today, but…

    ·         When I looked outside my window, I saw…

    ·         Today during quarantine, I started discovered my hidden talent…

    7. Online Games

    I'm sure you've heard of JackboxTV offering plenty of games to play online. However, besides Drawful2, most of the games have to be purchased to play them. Playingcards.io offers free card games that can be played virtually with your guests. They have also added an online version of Cards Against Humanity.

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      The At Home & Virtual Quarantine Survival Guide

      There are still many ways to still celebrate with your friends and family and put on the best celebration possible in 2020 you can give them while at home during quarantine and engaging in social distancing. Whether it is a Virtual Party, At-Home Party, Drive-by Party, or Hybrid of them all, we have gathered some innovative ways to celebrate the moments that matter most.

      How To Celebrate In 2020

      by Liz Grisham and Katie Cunningham

      Celebrations both large and small have been canceled or postponed that was planned for the Spring and Summer, which are the most popular Seasons for major milestone life events such as Weddings, Showers and Graduations. Not only has this interrupted these important life events friends and family had looked forward to, but the entire event infrastructure we use to help us with these Celebrations mostly made up of small businesses, have been severely impacted.

      Many of us have considered canceling a Birthday Party, Baby Shower, Graduation Party, etc that are coming up in the next few weeks or months due to Social Distancing related to COVID-19. This may seem like a realistic approach to celebrating “when this is over” leaving some very disappointed kiddos, graduates, and moms to be, but the Leading Physiological Experts say this does more damage than good.

      Take Your Party Medicine

      It’s important to revisit why we celebrate milestones in the first place and the positive emotional effects brought forth by continuing it. It is not just important for our children, but there are major benefits that we as adults can benefit from celebrating.

      According to social psychology researcher Fred Bryant and others, when we stop to savor the good stuff, we buffer ourselves against the bad and build resilience—and even mini-celebrations can plump up the positive emotions which make it easier to manage the daily challenges that cause major stress. Which is so important for all of us right now.

      When we have something to look forward to or look ahead to something worth celebrating, we feel more optimistic, according to research led by Hadassah Littman-Ovadia.

      Dr. Allen Schwartz states:  In my opinion, as a therapist, mental health worker, and human being, these (Celebrations) things are not only not childish, but are extremely important. These celebrations are markers of achievements in our lives and the celebrations to recognize or remember these events help to reinforce to each of us our significance as unique individuals. Perhaps the most important celebration of all is the birthday because it demarcates our arrival on this earth.

      Traditions and celebrations surrounding birthdays are important for other, deeper reasons, too, and are a “special – and necessary – part of childhood,” says Heather Ulrich, Ph.D., child, and family psychologist in Asheville.

      “Children come to depend on these events for consistency and continuity in their lives and birthdays, in particular, provide unique benefits for children cognitively, socially and for parent-child relationships,” says Ulrich, who is also an assistant professor of psychology at UNC Asheville and the parent of two girls, ages 4 and 7.

      “Celebrating a child’s birthday allows parents to demonstrate the joy and love they have due to the addition of that child to our world (and the family),” says Ulrich. “Sharing special experiences and creating memories enhances the bond and security between parent and child, and increased secure attachment has lasting effects on a child's self-esteem, development, behavior, and emotions.”

      Celebrating a child's birthday every year helps them to understand “the growing up process of aging each year and assists them in understanding what each age means and its developmental significance,” says Ulrich. “It’s not the party or elaborate celebration that matters; it’s the focus on the individual child for that day and a focus on their new age and development.”

      Neuroscience on https://www.psychologytoday.com/ explains what impacts by having positive celebrations can have on emotions:

      • Celebration Conversations elevate the level of such “feel good” chemicals like oxytocin and the endorphins—neuropeptides produced in the central nervous system. Their release into our system gives us a sense of well-being.

        • Serotonin that is boosted by cheering and pleasant conversations is widely known for increasing motivation and can even transform stress into success. 

        • When you celebrate, endorphins are released inside your body and you feel incredible. When you accomplish something and don't take the time to celebrate, you are robbing yourself of an important feeling that reinforces your success.

        • Conversely, if you fail to celebrate, you are training your brain that what you are doing isn't all that exciting and important. Simply put, the lack of celebration will lead to a feeling of emptiness lower our self-esteem over time.

      So What in the Confetti do we do?

      There are still many ways to still celebrate with your friends and family and put on the best celebration possible in 2020 you can give them while at home during quarantine and engaging in social distancing. Whether it is a Virtual Party, At-Home Party, Drive-by Party, or Hybrid of them all, we have gathered some innovative ways to celebrate the moments that matter most.

      Virtual At-Home Party: Great for Birthdays and Baby Showers

      Most commonly, you will physically be with less than 10 people, most likely people that live in your home only, and having friends and family join virtually. You can still decorate, open presents, have party activities, etc. You may want to move things traditionally at the end of a party to the front- So start with singing Happy Birthday, Blowing Out Candles, opening gifts, that way if people cant stay they at least get the big highlight!

      Do a Drive-By: Great for Birthday Celebrations

      Even though we’re social distancing, that doesn't mean you can't get into your car! Deck out your car with balloons and signs then drive by your friends or family’s house. Tell them to look outside and start singing "Happy Birthday" when they come out to look! The extra thought, time and attention decorating your car will make anyone smile.

      Trunk Party! Great for Graduation and Baby Showers

      The way this works is you have a specified time and date at your house, you turn your vehicle around or put up a table and friends get out of their car (one at a time) and drop off the gift and set it in the trunk or leave on the table. We have many vendors that offer services that set up some amazing banners and balloon displays in the front yard. You can say hi and wave from a socially safe place.

      Virtual Major Moments- Great for Proposals, Gender Reveal, Sip and See’s, and College Admissions

      These are intimate feel-good moments that people are going to love to attend. We will celebrate more of them than ever because we want to connect even more with friends and family, as these are the precious memories that will bring smiles. These can last around 15-30 minutes, decorate a cute backdrop and have confetti bomb ready!

      Hosting a Successful Virtual Party

      At Home & Virtual Parties can be fun, but if you want it to be as successful as possible, then it does require some planning and effort. Here is a quick rundown of how to get it done!

      • Start Planning Your Party at LYFETYMES -It is a free one-stop-shop for all thing parties.

      • No more Paper Invites-Create your Free Party Website to text/email to guests to RSVP to your party, you can add a virtual party link, so all they have to do click and party with you!

      • Add an easy registry link for guests to send gifts to your door! Including a registry is a great way to receive cash or gifts directly.

      • Determine where in the house, backyard, or space you will use for the party, a fun backdrop can be great for gift opening, a central focus of the room for photos.

      • Determine Theme and Decor and order to your door ahead of time there are a ton of delivery solutions, like yard signs, food, cake, and balloons that can be dropped outside your door. We are obsessing over Hero parties where they dress as our Front line Hero’s reinforcing how critical these roles are in our community.

      • Make a mental agenda, especially for your video call - make sure you have put some thought into the call- the last thing you want is a boring virtual party!

      What will be your first Virtual Celebration?

      So At-Home and Virtual Parties can still be festive and engaging. It does not just have to be a Face-time call, you can make it as memorable as you want and it is important to celebrate those milestones and recognize they have been accomplished. You can plan for free at LYFETYMES or if you don’t have the time or non-technical, head to the LYFETYMES Vendors Marketplace to find a party stylist or wholesale goods to help plan and style your entire party at an affordable price.

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      Best Tips for a Magical Unicorn Party

      Has your child requested a unicorn party for their birthday, or do they just want to hang out with friends this and have some fun? Unicorn parties are the ultimate magical party for kids and we have the best ideas to planning an epic unicorn party!

      Create a Unicorn Party that is Magical

      Do you still believe in Unicorns? It’s been a couple of years and this trend is always at the top of the lists. There have been millions of pictures, decor ideas, purple and pink food combinations shared with edible gold glitter. I mean we really (I’m looking at you moms) have beat this horse to….never-mind.

      It’s not going away anytime soon so slap on a horn and let's talk dreamy decor, gorgeous cakes, and magical moods - it’s what all unicorn parties are made of. We've rounded up some of our favorite ideas for throwing an awesome mythical unicorn party kids will love and will make you look like you have magical powers.

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      Planning Your Unicorn Party

      LYFETYMES is Your FREE Digital Party Planner. We will help you plan your perfect unicorn party stress-free so you can enjoy the party and soak up every moment. Start Stress-Free Planning in 30 seconds: Create a Party Website, manage guests & track RSVPs, add a registry, shop for decor, and more! You will never know how you did it before LYFETYMES. Follow us for the latest party ideas and trends at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/



      Pick a Unicorn Theme

      Didn’t know this was a thing? Yes, it is. Good news is you can't mess it up; it could be pastel and magical, purple and mystical, or rainbow color scheme. Usually, if you consult the H.C.I.C. (head child in charge), then they will let you know their preference. After all, you are their party stylist. Check out LYFETYMES Unicorn Pinterest boards at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/unicorn-birthday-party/ to get inspiration

      Unicorn Treats and Eats

      The gift of Unicorn Parties is that as long as you put edible sparkle, glitter or sprinkles on it, it looks like Unicorn Food! Easy to make Unicorn Dip, Unicorn Bark, Unicorn Fudge, Unicorn Pretzel Horns, Unicorn Sundaes, and Unicorn Party Snack Mix. Click on any the images to get the recipes!

      Unicorn Drink Ideas

      You can also get in the Unicorn Mood with some amazing drinks. Click on the image below to get easy DIY recipes.

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      Healthier Unicorn Party Food Options

      OK, we get it, you cant just pour sugar on everything. Click below to stay on theme and not become the most hated parent in the group!

      Unicorn Party Decoration Ideas and Unicorn Party Favors

      The best part of a Unicorn Party is Decor! Here are the top picks for the Ultimate Unicorn Party! We have researched Amazon and looked at the customer reviews and selected the best rated products.

      Unicorn Party Activities

      With every great Unicorn party are the Unicorn Games and Activities. And let’s face it, you and the other parents will appreciate anything that will drive down the sugar rush and tucker those kids out. A great DIY idea that is cost effective, great take home gift and party favor is Unicorn glitter play dough. Click on the image above to get the steps from a bubblylife.com

      Other activity ideas that make our horns glow?

      Make it Super Special for the “Star of The Show”

      There is nothing better than owning your role as the H.U.I.C. (Head Unicorn In Charge) by adding some special items to really make her stand out. Below are the favorites and a hot Unicorn toy idea for 2019/2020!

      Most Important tip for a successful Unicorn Party?

      Enjoy the moment and take in the experience. If you would like to share your party ideas, pictures and memories, contact us at LYFETYMES here to be featured on the #1 Party Planning Site!

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