Where can I get some interesting birthday party ideas for my elderly mother?
Birthday Party Themes for a Small Family Party for Mom A couple of ideas that are similar in nature are a ladybug party or a turtle party. For each theme: 1. Have everyone wear color-coordinated shirts (red or green, respectively). 2. Make a round cake and decorate in the same color, adding spots and antennae for the ladybug, and shell squares, head, and feet for the turtle. 3. Have children in the family decorate paper plate versions of the chosen creature to hang on the wall. 4. Use the same color balloons and crepe paper streamers. (Sidenote: The author’s family did a ladybug party for Grandma and did not let her in on the theme until later in the evening. She said later, “I thought it was a little odd that a lot of you were wearing red!”) Ideas For an Elegant Birthday Party for Mom If Mom likes things a bit fancy, there are many options. * If in the budget, taking Mom and her guests to a nice restaurant is an elegant idea on its own. Perhaps ask guests to dress up and present Mom w
