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Nov 25, 2020 · 1. Write a letter. The good old pen and paper letter never fails. 2. Pick up takeout from a favorite restaurant. It’s your loved one’s special day. Her belly deserves to be happy, too. 3. Sing...
- Go balloon crazy. It’s true: balloons and birthdays go together, no matter how old you are. That’s why you should check out a place like Balloon Saloon to help make your day even more special.
- Go camping. If you live somewhere warm or your birthday is in the summer, celebrate it outdoors! You can sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows, and get some fresh air.
- Have a virtual luau. Since going to Hawaii isn’t an option for your birthday this year, bring Hawaii to you and your friends! How? By sending leis to all of your friends, and having them all dress in their best Hawaii apparel for your Zoom birthday party.
- Head to the theater. Celebrate with show tunes thanks to BroadwayHD! You can have a front-row seat for your birthday at one of 300 shows. So take your pick, get dressed up and enjoy your virtual trip to one of NYC’s most treasured shows.
Aug 12, 2020 · Research suggests that birthdays help motivate people to make important changes—like exercising more or starting a healthier diet—and to more deliberately pursue life goals. Birthdays apparently help us to put our “old self” behind us in favor of a future, evolving self, which aids us in moving forward on our life path.
- Treat yourself. If you’ve been eyeing a special pair of shoes, comfy chair, or piece of art, now’s the time to splurge. You’ve had to ring in your birthday during a global pandemic twice, so if you can treat yourself without blowing your budget, consider this your sign to do so.
- Have a “yes day.” The concept of a “yes day” has become more popular and even spawned a movie. And what better time to try it than your birthday? Anything you want is an automatic “yes,” so if that means sleeping until noon, making waffles for dinner, booking a ticket to your favorite museum, watching an all-day marathon of Real Housewives, or whatever else strikes your fancy — it’s yours.
- Set a theme for the day. Remember when you were a kid and you got to have a Disney Princess or Mario-themed birthday party? You can still do that as an adult, only the theme may change from “The Little Mermaid” to Harry Styles’s “Watermelon Sugar” video, the board game Clue, or your favorite piece of surrealist art.
- Gather safely. Human connection is essential, and everyone is majorly burnt out on Zoom calls. You can see your vaccinated and low-risk friends and family on your special day if you do it safely.
Wondering how to plan an adult's birthday party while social distancing? While we continue to deal with COVID-19, you probably shouldn’t count on throwing a wild birthday party rager. But take a deep breath, relax, and remember you can still celebrate!
- Brittany Barber
Apr 17, 2020 · healthy at home. birthdays. Celebrating events like birthdays can help us find moments of joy and normalcy during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are ways to make this day special from afar.
Jul 17, 2020 · 1. A birthday cake candle to make a wish. Catbird. Not to fan the flames, but this candle's sure to be a favorite. Find it for $20 at Catbird. 2. A getaway bag for your travel partner in crime. Amazon. It's perfect for the trip you two have wanted to go on for a while. Find it for $78 at Amazon. 3. A beer table for socially distant outdoor time.
