Social Distancing Birthday
During this time of social distancing many kids are feeling the heartbreak of having their birthday parties cancelled. Consider still having a “party” with everyone including presents to help keep some normalcy during these crazy times. A birthday by mail invitation perfect for those that are social distancing. Ordering and sending a present through Amazon is probably the easiest way to send a gift to a party-less birthday guy/gal. If you or your household is practicing total quarantine, people could also drop off gifts. Here are some more tips on throwing a “social distancing birthday party”.
Include Friends You Couldn't Otherwise Invite: consider making a Zoom account because, unlike Google Hangouts and other video conferencing apps, it can support calls with hundreds of participants. Another approach to the Zoom party is to use it as a platform for a surprise. Invite a friend to what they think is a one-on-one video call and have a virtual surprise party waiting with all their loved ones.
Get Dressed Up: Clothes are a performance, an outward symbol, a message to the world. But clothes are just as often a reminder to ourselves: that we are worth small joys, and that we know just who we are — even when no one else is there to reassure us. So go ahead and wear a tiara, and it just might make a bad situation a little bit better.
Choose A Theme: there is no reason not to make the celebration as fabulous as possible. Choose a theme, decorate and have fun!
Send Out Invitations! Make it feel more like a typical birthday party and send out some invites to get everyone connected.
Plan Activities: It's not just kids that might need activities to help celebrate during this time. Think of things like "share screen" karaoke, dance parties, drinking games, and charades. I think when all this is over, we’ll be running toward each other and being very deeply grateful for and not taking for granted the way we gather.
The best gifts for a quarantine birthday:
Not sure what to ask for or what to give? Here are a few ultimate quarantine birthday present ideas:
Movies or streaming subscriptions
Board games
Flowers
Lottery tickets
Books or e-books
iTunes or entertainment gift cards
Activity books