10 Awesome Social Distancing Kid Birthday Party Ideas

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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Virtual Happy Hour Cocktail Guide

The Happy Hour Guide

by Carmen Lopez

You're invited to a Virtual Happy Hour!

With the kids being home during this Pandemic, we could all use a break now and then. Take a sip, sit back, and catch up with some of your best friends through Livestream. We have put together some delicious and simple Vocktail -Virtual Cocktail- recipes for a fun night to unwind while practicing social distancing.

Step One:

Choose your platform. The best part of a virtual party is the guests. Picking a platform that works best for everyone is crucial. With the growing technology, there are plenty of options like Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, and Google Hangouts. Though they all are used for the same thing, each platform has its unique features, so make sure to do your research before going with one.

Step Two:

Now, this is the fun part! Choose your Quarantine Cocktail of choice.

Mango Rita

This Margarita concoction is one of my personal favorites. Super easy to make, and the mango adds the perfect touch. You will need:

• Ice

•  A fresh mango- diced

• Mango juice (I use Jumex- Mango Nectar)

• Lime juice

• Tequila of choice (I used Silver Tequila)

• Jalapeno slices – OPTIONAL (if you want to add some spice)

•   Chili powder and salt for rim

To start, grab a shaker, add the mango slices and jalapenos (optional), add lime juice, and muddle together.

1. Add ice

2. Pour in ½- 2 oz. of tequila

3. Add 3- 4 oz. of mango juice

4. Add ½ of lime, juiced

5. Shake it all up

6. In a plate mix together chili powder and salt for rim

7. Dress rim on the glass, add some more ice and pour in your mixture. 

If you don't want to add the muddled mango and jalapeno(optional) slices, make sure to strain when pouring. You can add diced mango to glass as well as sliced jalapeno slices if desired. If you're a mango lover, this is the perfect drink for you.

White Claw Sangria

By now I'm sure everyone has heard of White Claws. If not, they are flavored Seltzers and millennials drink of choice. It turns out you can make any drink with a White Claw in place of club soda. This Cocktail is excellent for a Virtual Brunch with the usual Brunch squad.

What you'll need:

• One bottle of dry white wine (I chose Pinot Grigio)

• Apple Cider

• A Raspberry White Claw

• Raspberries, to taste (you can select a variety of fruits)

• Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau)

How to make it:

1. Combine apple cider, raspberries, Rasberry White Claw, orange liqueur, and a bottle of wine.

2. You can also add apple slices and a cinnamon stick to garnish.

3. You can cover it up and refrigerate for 4 hours up to two days to mix to let all the ingredients infuse together.

4.  Serve chilled.

The next three cocktail recipes are courtesy of @JessieJamesDecker on Instagram. Watch her IGTV to see how easy these recipes are to make.

The Quarantini

To create the Quarantini, you will need:

• Ice

• Your favorite glass

• The sparkling water of choice- (The original recipe used La Croix Berry flavored.)

• Pedialyte of choice- (the original method used grape flavor.)

• One sugar packet (or sugar substitute)

• One lemon

• Red wine of choice

Now that you have all the ingredients, lets put it together.

1.   Fill glass with ice and red wine.

2. Add flavored sparkling water.

3.   Top off with Pedialyte

4.   Finish with sugar (or sugar substitute)

5. Lemon to taste

6. Mix all together and ta-da!

The Quaranita

To create this Margarita with a twist, you will need:

• ·         Two oranges

• ·         Lime juice

• ·         Salt for the rim

• ·         Tequila of choice (I used Silver tequila)

• ·         Ice

• ·         Two squirts of agave nectar

Now, lets put the mix together. For this Margarita recipe, you will need a shaker.

1. Fill shaker with ice

2. Squeeze one orange into shaker

3. Add four shots of tequila

4. Add five tablespoons of lime juice

5. Mix in the Agave (you can always add more to taste)

6. Shake it all up

7. With a slice of your second orange rub it around the rim and salt rim

8. Add a bit more ice to the glass

9.   Pour in the mixture from the shaker and add orange slices to glass for garnish

Beware this drink packs a punch, but tasty. You can always substitute ingredients to your liking.

The Quarantea

What's better than a nice mason jar full of iced sweet Tea on a hot day? Not much, but this twisted tea cocktail is a close second. You will need:

• Simple syrup (if Tea is unsweet)

•   Vodka -of choice

•   Rum- of choice

•     Lemon juice

•    Ice

•   Iced Tea- of choice- (black iced Tea was used for original recipe)

• Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish

Get your ingredients together, grab your mason jars, and let's get to mixing.

1.   Fill a cup with ice

2. Add an ounce of Vodka

3. Add a splash of Rum

4. Add a splash of Simple Syrup (if Tea is unsweet)

5.   Add a splash of lemon juice

6. Top it off with Iced Tea

7. Add your lemon slices and Enjoy!

This Quarantea might be not only your Virtual Cocktail favorite but also your drink of choice for the summer.

Step Three:

Get dressed up to set the party mood. Put on a pair of new clothes that you have bought online during the quarantine. A Virtual Cocktail Party is the perfect excuse to serve some looks online.

Step Four:

Enjoy yourself! You deserve this moment to yourself. Share some laughs and cheers your friends with your Vocktails. If your group is feelings some fun games, check out (Virtual Party Games Blog.) For some fun ideas.

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, check out the LYFETYMES Vendor Marketplace to find party services to help you plan, style, and more for your next event.

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