Whether your teenager wants to celebrate at home or go out, these themes are a hit! When kids are young, birthday parties are easy, or at least it may have seemed that way back then. As Jennifer Ciampi, a Massachusetts mother of two, says, “When they were kids it was: book a place they could run around, get a sheet cake from the grocery store and call it a day.” Add in a goodie bag , and your job was done. But now that they're older, things have gotten more complicated. But all is not lost. Deciding what to do for the milestone teen birthday parties offers parents the chance to bond with their teens. “Teen and young adult birthday planning is more tailored to each child’s personality and likes,” Ciampi says. With these birthdays, there is an opportunity to create epic memories that will last a lifetime. To help you figure out which birthday party theme for teens is best, we’ve come up with a list featuring ideas from actual families with teenagers. Whether your teen seeks acti
Gather your best gal pals, because it’s time for an epic Galentine’s Day party! Galentine’s Day, a holiday invented by Leslie Knope on the show “Parks and Recreation,” falls on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect time to celebrate your besties and how awesome the girls and women in your life truly are! Here’s your How To Guide for throwing the best Galentine’s Day Party around!
You’re ready to host a beautiful party for your girlfriends, but wondering where to start? Never fear – we’ll walk you through everything so throwing your party is simple and fun!
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Galentine’s Day Party Theme Ideas
Every group of gal pals are different, so you’ll have to figure out what will work best for you and your friends. Are you more mimosas-and-pajamas people, or would you prefer a glam night out on the town? Do you all like to craft, or read, or eat, or drink wine? Choose your theme based on the passions that unite your friendship. Here are a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing…
- Pajamas and Pancakes (think brunch with mimosas, of course)
- Crafting Party (focused on your latest Pinterest obsession)
- Sugar Cookie Party (decorate heart, x’s and o’s with pink-and-red icing and sprinkles)
- Wine Tasting (focusing on pinks and reds)
- Ladies Night Out (start at home with cocktails and apps before calling an Uber to take you out)
You can also reach out to your girls and ask them what they’d like to do. If your group decides they don’t want a theme, you could always go for a classic red-and-pink theme and incorporate plenty of hearts and x’s and o’s.
Galentine’s Day Invitations
Cute invitations are a must for your Galentine’s Day Party and going the extra mile with paper invites (instead of text, email or a Facebook event) will show how much you care. You can make your own with heart and martini or Galentine’s Day stickers on Valentine’s Day-themed cardstock, or you can print your own with one of the super fun Galentine’s Day designs we found on Etsy. Seriously fun.
Galentine’s Day Decorations
When you’ve decided what type of party you’re going to throw, it’s time for the decorations. Personally, this is my favorite part of any party. Transforming your home (or location) into party central is always a blast, especially if you have friends helping you out. Here are a few Galentine’s Day decor ideas that will fit most party themes:
A few other ideas to consider when decorating:
- Print out cute Galentine’s Day or friendship quotes and put them on the table and around the house for some extra decor.
- Put out jars of pink candies on your dessert table or as your centerpiece.
- Hang up some string heart lights for extra ambiance.
Galentine’s Day Food and Drink
It’s not really a party until there are food and drinks, right?! You can tie your food to the theme of your party or make your gal pals their favorite sweet treats! Here are a few ideas:
Dipped and Decorated Pretzels
These super easy-to-make treats can be easily customized and always taste great!
- Melt some candy melts in the microwave (go for pink or white melts).
- Dip the pretzels in, then roll them in Valentine ‘s-themed sprinkles.
- Put pretzels on wax paper and let them dry.
Waffle Bar
If you’re doing a breakfast-themed party or brunch, why not put together a waffle bar! This is also a perfect nod to Leslie Knope (Galentine’s Day founder), who adored waffles.
- Decide on a place for the bar.
- Set a plate for fresh waffles, plates and utensils at the beginning of the table.
- Put various fruits (strawberries, blueberries, etc) in bowls and set on the table after the waffles.
- Do the same with a few sweet treats (chocolate chips, melted caramel, sprinkles, etc.)
- Finish the set up with a couple cans of whipped cream and a bottle of syrup and you’re good to go!
Sweet Treats
You can also make your favorite cake and top it with this Galentine’s Day cake topper, try our I Love You S’More Cake or check out our roundup of Valentine’s Day Cupcakes to find the perfect sweet bite for your friends!
Galentine’s Day Playlist
Music is a pretty important part of any party because it determines the vibe and tone of your event. You’ll want your Galentine’s Day playlist to be full of positive, girl power anthems. Ask your girlfriends what their favorite powerful anthems are and make a playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Ugly Heart by G.R.L
- How Far I’ll Go by Alessia Cara
- Ready For It by Taylor Swift
- Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato
- Homemade Dynamite by Lorde
- Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce
- Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys
- Wings by Little Mix
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain
- Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani
I hope your Galentine’s is full of friends, food, and love! Be sure to Pin this post for later as you’re planning your party!
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