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A perfect birthday party starts with the perfect birthday party invitation.  And your seasonal birthday party is no exception.  Pick the perfect invitation; add the right food and drink menu and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect party no matter what the season.

Spring

A spring birthday party is a great time to celebrate ‘spring fever.’  Everyone has been stuck inside all winter and is looking forward to getting outside for some spring fun. Take advantage of the weather with garden parties, yard games, and carnival parties.  Borrow your invitation colors from the pastel colors of the season and you’re off to a great start. Pick a menu that’s easy to eat and serve outside and you’re all set for a spring birthday that won’t soon be forgotten. 

To make sure your spring party is a success make sure you have an indoor ‘plan b’ as the spring weather, while mostly sunny, can be unpredictable. 

Summer

What would summer be without a backyard barbeque?  Celebrate your next summer birthday with a hot grill and cool beverages.  There are tons of great outdoor themes for your summer birthday. Set up games in the yard for a sports theme.  Decorate with some flags and sparklers for a 4th of July theme.  Blow up some beach balls and make sure everyone brings their flip-flops for a beach theme.  Mix up some fruity punches for Hawaiian or tropical themes. Your summer party is only limited by your imagination.  Make sure you have plenty of sunscreen on hand to prevent an accidental sunburn.  And keep the cool drinks coming, both kids and adults can get thirsty playing outside in the hot sun.  Or consider hosting your summer birthday at a local pool to keep your guests cool. 

Sometimes, kids with winter birthdays miss out on the outdoor fun of a summer birthday.  Plan a ½ birthday this year instead of a traditional birthday party.  This is also a perfect ploy anytime of the year to keep a surprise party secret.  Nobody expects to celebrate their ½ year birthday.

Autumn

Fall may be back to school time, but it doesn’t have to be the end of fun.  Autumn can be a great time for a fun Halloween-themed birthday party, autumn harvest party or even a back-to-school birthday party.  It doesn’t have to be Halloween to have a costume party for your fall birthday.  Celebrate the fall harvest with a menu full of fall treats like caramel-apples and pumpkin pie.  Invite your guests to bring their favorite fall dish and you’ve got a delicious fall pot-luck.  Host a birthday hay ride and give our guests a wonderful autumn memory that will have them asking to be invited back next year.  Don’t forget some warm drinks to take the chill off.  A hot apple cider is the perfect sip for a chilly autumn evening.

Winter

Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year for a birthday party.  Host a sleigh ride or ice skating party to get your guests in the winter mood.  Keep your menu hot and hearty and your guests will be satisfied and jolly.  Warm drinks are also a must.  Try peppermint hot chocolate, hot buttered rum or even egg nog to warm up the birthday festivities.   If you’re determined to not be stuck inside invite your guests to come dressed warm and take to the yard to build snowmen, snow forts or have a snowball fight.  If the weather isn’t too cold, you might want to build a bon fire and roast marshmallows for s’mores.

Any season can be perfect for celebrating a birthday if you just know how to take advantage of seasonal opportunities.  Get creative and make your next birthday party shine.

Find your perfect seasonal birthday invitation at MyExpression.com.  You’ll also find great seasonal birthday resources to help you make the most of the season.

The really nice party costumes have been designed for the bonsai population – yes, the children. Being children, they probably enjoy and carry off all sorts of dresses very gamely and hence it must be a pleasure to theme dresses around them. Children have this innate imagination of being someone else, and hence their costumes must be as varied as their imagination.

If there was ever an occasion or event where grown-ups are a little too shy to wear costumes at, it would be seasonal parties, with Christmas and New Year the exception to the rule. Those two seasons are probably every adult’s favorite parties to dress up for. Easter, on the other hand, being a more religious celebration is where adults tend to get a little conservative about.

Now this rule applies not to children, and Thank Heaven for that, as for them Easter is just another day when they dress special. Easter bunny costumes are very popular among kids and they can be found in all possible colours and sizes. The bunny costumes may come in any one of the following forms:

-Simple white rabbits are traditional. The bunnies are simple white for Easter and may or may not have a carrot in hand.

-There may be contemporary bunny costumes. These are none other than bunnies, but may come in different colours and designs. Sometimes they may even come dressed in other suits and costumes – something like a costume wearing a costume!

Some other variations of the Easter bunny outfit could be close mimics of familiar rabbit-like figures. One of those is, naturally, the Bugs Bunny costume. The “What’s Up, Doc” character is unmistakable with carrot and buck teeth in a traditional grey and white ensemble.

Bunny costumes for Easter are also available for babies and very young children. Specially made to cater for these young costume wearers, the bunny outfit are relatively simpler – bunny ears in a bunny-looking coat and shoes with bunny ears sticking out are often all there is to the costume.

Sometimes bunny costumes come with the additional accessories of bunny nose and teeth. These are usually the modifications of the traditional bunnies which may come in the garb of circus ringleader, magician, sailor and even doctor complete with coat and stethoscope. Though usually associated with kid’s costumes, they are also available in adult sizes.

The bunny costumes for adults is available for both the sexes. For men, the costumes are large sized and come with bunny ears, hood and a bobtail. The material is soft cotton on the outside. The Easter bunny costumes cover the wearer’s body from head to feet, including the fingers which become the paws. On the inside, the material of the costume is made as comfy as possible. But the wearer may still find it difficult to carry it off if he wears it for a long time.

The women, on the other hand, rarely have bunny outfits that really resemble rabbits and real bunnies. Bunny costumes for women are usually flirty affairs – comprising a bustier with fake bunny ears on a headband – and worn at adult parties. Sometimes, they come in a two-piece outfit; a bra top and mini skirt or hot pants. As these costumes are usually worn for evening events, they are often made of some shiny material or decorated in glitter and cotton wool. They are also available in different colors, although black, white and pink are hot favorites.

Interestingly, bunny dresses are available in sets of two Easter bunny costumes – one for the papa or momma and one for the baby. These look very sweet as they have been matched in colour and design by the designers. Keeping in mind the comfort of the child, the face of the costume is often left open; hence bunny noses are often provided as additional accessories.

For babies and toddlers up to the age of 4, costumes with zippers are the best as they are both convenient and comfortable. They are convenient in the event of a very much-needed “toilet break” and comfortable enough for the kid to get into and out of easily. It would also be a smart idea to get costumes that are a little loose to allow free movement.For babies and young ones up to the age of four, it is more convenient and comfy to go for zipped up bunny costumes. The kid can get in and out of the dress with ease, owing to the zipper and the frequent usage of the toilet also causes no issue. One more point to be considered – look for a trifle loose garments to ensure comfort.

The paired adult and baby costumes are a great idea as parents/guardians gel well with children during their fun games. Also, the child would find himself under the un-irksome guarding eye of his parent because of these paired costume.

While a birthday is a time for great celebration, it can also be a time for reflection.  Your child’s birthday invitation is the perfect place to share your words of wisdom, notes of reflection and inspirational messages.  Some inspirational messages can be serious and somber, but if you choose the right words for your birthday message, it can be uplifting and stirring.  Picking just the right words can be a challenge, so here are a few tips and ideas.

 

Religious Words

A popular choice for your child’s birthday is a passage from a religious text.  Your child’s religious education can be a source of great inspiration, especially on a birthday invitation. Just remember to keep the text light in tone.  There are many inspirational stories and humorous anecdotes that still carry a religious theme.  Pick any of these and make sure to steer away from any dour or heavy message on this joyous occasion.

 

Word from cartoon characters or superheroes

A few words or catch phrase from your child’s favorite cartoon character or superhero can not only make a great birthday invitation, but it can provide an instant theme for your party.  Keep the theme going with decorations, party favors and even a custom cake with your child’s favorite cartoon character.  You may have to watch a few cartoons to find just the right words, but it could mean so much to your birthday kid. 

 

Words from real-life heroes

Words from sports heroes, athletes and celebrities, etc. can make the perfect inspirational messages for your child’s birthday invitation.  These real-life heroes can also lend a hand to developing an unusual theme.  Pick a few words from your child’s favorite NASCAR champion for your racing themed birthday invitation.  A quote from an astronaut can provide the perfect blast off to your outer-spaced themed birthday party.  Using these real-life examples can provide the perfect words for your birthday invitation and a unique and tailor-made theme for your birthday kid. 

 

Words from literature or a special poem that your child loves

Does your child have a favorite book or poem?  Why not choose a few lines from that favorite book, story or poem for your child’s birthday invitation.  Find your child’s favorite book from today or years ago and borrow a few lines for an inspiring message for a distinctive invitation.   A few funny or witty lines from a classic can add class and style to your invitation.  Dr. Seuss, for example can be a great choice for children of all ages. 

 

Taking the time to find just the right words for you child’s birthday invitation can make an ordinary invitation into a very special treasure.  Friends and relatives may choose to make your invitations into keepsakes to mark this special occasion.  And your birthday kid will be amazed with their unique and exceptional birthday invitation and theme. 

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