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Milestone Birthday Planning Guide

 Ideas, Invitations, Decorations & Favors

All birthdays are special, but some are more special than others. Getting older has always struck me as beating the alternative, so I celebrate my special birthday with a vengeance. Don't really have any say in the matter, since my friends and family seem determined to remind me that time is passing.

We have put together milestone birthday party ideas, invitations, decorations, favors and more.  Take your time and plan a birthday party that’s as special as you are.

Oh, no!  The Big 4-0!

For adults, these milestone birthdays are the ones that make you celebrate the passage of time. When they arrive, it's time to look forward to the next decade and look back on a full and happy life. All your friends will remind you that If You're 40, You Must Be Over the Hill! Since most people turning 40 don't really believe they're over the hill, they will accept this theme with good humor.

·         If You're 40, You Must Be Over the Hill

Oh, no!  The Big 5-0!

Now, 50 is a different story. The humorous approach still works for some (my friends were nice enough to use a cardiac crash cart as a drink table and boxes of Depends as centerpieces, but we're a strange group), but, more often, you'll want to be a bit gentler on this day. Maybe you just remind everyone that Fifty is Fabulous!

·         Fifty is Fabulous

Naturally, The Party Girl has some great ideas to help you celebrate these milestone events. Take a few minutes to look over our Milestone Birthday Custom Products. There are invitations, candy bar wrappers (a great favor!), bottle labels and life size cutouts that will make your party the bestest birthday party ever! 

We think these are parties that demand some personalization. If you can’t find what you want we can custom design products for you.  Nobody is better at helping you make this milestone a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable event than The Custom Queen. Call her at (877) 514-8411 for some great ideas and personalized products.

When we think about milestone birthdays we tend to think about the decades (20, 40, 50, etc.)  but don’t forget that the first birthday is a fun one for all (even the birthday kid enjoys falling face first into his or her piece of cake). Sweet Sixteen and other teen parties are important, too.  It’s great to acknowledge that transition from child to adult; wonderful for the celebrant, bittersweet for Mom and Dad. It's a time of great excitement and great optimism. In other words, a time to celebrate.

·        The First birthday

·         Sweet Sixteen

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