My brother is having his 33rd birthday in 5 days. What are some "thrifty" ideas I can use to celebrate that are also funny? :)
I am capable of baking as long as the instructions on the box are in English, Spanish or 简体中文 (simplified Chinese), and need to keep the total budget under $20 this year.
What are some things you've done to celebrate someone's birthday at a very low cost?
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- decorate with kid's (Sesame Street, Winni the Pooh) streamers, paper plates,
tablecloth etc.
- have a scavenger hunt - search for picture of a playground, a lollipop,
miniature car, a yo yo....
- play musical chairs with songs from his generation.
- blow bubbles.
- Make cupcakes and let everyone decorate their own with colored sprinkles,
chocolate syrup, whipped cream etc.
- find small toys, put them in balloons and then blow them up. Give one to
everyone when they leave.
* all of these things you can get at the Dollar Store
Have Fun!!!
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My friend is spending her 30th jumping out of an airplane. That’s right, for those who have no fear and still want to feel an adrenaline rush, skydiving is an excellent means for forgetting that you are old. Last year, the nation watched as President Bush, Sr. jumped out of a plane on his 80th birthday.
For the Mourner
For those who just want to mourn the day, dress in black and prepare like you are going to your funeral. I know a woman whose husband threw her a wake for her 30th birthday. He even had a pastor come and do the eulogy. Sit down and write your own eulogy, it might make you realize that you have accomplished more than you thought.
For Those Who Wish to Escape
The great thing about living in America is that there is a spa on every corner. Make an appointment to spend the day away from reality while improving those 30 year-old looks. Schedule a massage, facial, pedicure, manicure or even a haircut, anything that lets you relax and feel luxurious at the same time.
For the Sentimentalist
Sit down and look through your baby book, then make a scrapbook of your life. Look back over your 30 years and relive the memories of time spent with family, friends and other people who drifted into your life. Then make a list of the things that happened to you and the people you knew or know that mean the world to you. I am positive that it will make turning 30 look a lot better.
For the Coffee Lover
Spend the day at a coffee house sipping your true Love. Relax and watch the different generations of people come in and out. Remember what you were like at that age or fantasize what you will be like when older. There is actually a set of four novellas out called Fresh Brewed Love based on romances that occur in coffee houses. Curl up in a book and read the day away.
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M$1. a 33 minute dance
2. a 33 yard race
3. invite 33 people and do a pot-luck of goodies so there would be a 33 item buffet
4. give him a big birthday card with happy birthday written in 33 languages
Maybe a couple more things and you'll have a fun filled evening.
It's good that you are looking for creative and thrifty ways to have a good time.
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or 33 nickels etc!
Forgot the $33 in one dollar coins :-) Too expensive!
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Go to Dollar Tree and buy a piece of block styrofoam and a couple bags of lollipops. Buy a baseball cap and put the styrofoam block inside it and stick into the styrofoam "33" lollipops. Print out a creative 33 SUCKS sign on your computer.
You can also put the bouquet in a creative decorated box. Decorate the box with pix of your brother as a baby and on up to 33!
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I dont know about guys baking things for guys (even family seems a little odd to me) but you could bake him a cake as well (Betty crocker FTW).
Buy him a wallet (a good wallet is always hard to get!)
Dont forget about his birthday punches of course.
Go by a thrift store and see what they have (you can usually find something cheap and fun there)
Maybe buy him some movies that he likes?
Gift card for $10 to a resturant/Movie theater/Blockbuster
I would check ebay (even though it would be cutting it close)
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2. Tell them all to wear something similar/ridiculous, like tube socks or weird hats.
3.Get a kickball.
4.Get some tiki torches.
5.Have his friends all prepare the tiki torches around the field and have them be ready and prepared to take their bases.
6.Tell your brother that your taking him out for sushi for his b.day.. nothing fancy. (wait until sundown)
7. When he gets in the car, blindfold him.
8. When you pull up at the kickball field, give the signal for all to take their places.
9. Lead him to the kickball mound.
10. Take off his blindfold. Give him about 4 seconds, and then the pitcher sends him the ball.
11. Make it a potluck so everyone who doesn't want to play can be getting the food ready at a nearby house.
I did this for an ex of mine once and he NEVER stopped talking about the thrill of it all.
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