Many people, both young and old, follow their horoscope. They check it out in the paper or online daily. Wouldn't it be fun then to throw a birthday horoscope party. This theme lends itself to many variations.

To begin with, for any age level, you will need to shop for theme invitations and party supplies. The invitations and party supplies could be the classic Greco-Roman Style mythical figures or a more modern interpretation. In a pinch, a simple star and solar system theme would do. For a twist on the horoscope theme, you could use the Chinese Zodiac.

Once you have the basic party supplies you are ready to customize. If you are working with teenage girls, perhaps have each guest bring with her a handful of magazines or newspapers. Suggest that the girls, search the magazines and newspapers for their horoscopes and other Zodiac related items. Have as a party favor, a journal or book, which she can add her clipping to. Or you could ask each girl to bring a copy of the birthday girls horoscope from her birthday for a given year. The girls could then build a birthday book for the guest of honor.

For an older mixed group, have a collection of books or other reference materials on hand. Then prepare questions about the guest of honor's birthday and other topics related to her Zodiac sign and year of birth. For example, for each sign there is a corresponding precious gem, flower, tree, bird, instrument and much much more. You can limit it to the guest of honor or allow all the guests to build a list of their own. It would also be fun, to invite someone to provide a reading for guest of honor or simply talk about topics related to the Zodiac.

If having Zodiac themed activities does not work with the mix of party guests, perhaps suggest that each guest bring an appropriately themed Zodiac or horoscope gift for the guest of honor. You can include a suggestion card in the invitations based on some simple research at your local library or online.

Your party menu choices are limitless, consider serving foods linked with the guest of honors sign or with an astrological flare. If you choose to incorporate the Chinese Zodiac into the party, a buffet of Chinese food would work well. The same is true for the birthday cake. You can choose to use the colors favorable to the guest of honor's sign or work with overall theme and flare of the party.

A birthday horoscope theme lends itself well to party, where there will be good friends, good food, time for lively conversation and enjoyment of the myths and legend, ideas and predictions associated with each astrological sign.

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Saturday, August 11, 2007

Unique Baby Gifts

Giving the perfect baby gift to your friend is really not as hard as it seems. There are a few simple things to ask yourself before you make this purchase for the their new arrival.

First, what is the sex of the baby? If they want it to be a surprise then you must buy gender neutral gifts. That means no cute pink dresses or blue overalls! If you already know you want to buy an outfit for the baby, it is always best to buy an outfit that is one to two sizes bigger than the child will be once they are born. Chances are, the parents have already purchased enough onesies. Just make sure that you buy an outfit that is practical for the parents to get on and off easily, since most babies need changed numerous times a day!

If you do not want to buy an outfit as a gift try something a little more unique. This may require some research whether that be via the internet or other mothers. What new baby products would greatly reduce their daily stress? Get them a top of the line baby thermometer, sleep aides, or nap sack. The options are endless.

Some truly unique baby gifts can be professionally inscribed. Have the babies initials inscribed on a blanket, or bath towel. Get them a gift certificate for a photography session once their child is born. You could also buy a custom made gift basket filled with plush toys, clothes, and supplies for their new baby. If you know what the baby's name is going to be, you can get them personalized artwork. Pictures and toys that have the baby's name inscribed on it. Many people like to order books that contain classic fairy tales with their children as the main character. Other unique gift options are a growth chart that allows the parents to track how tall their child is growing. And as always jewelry never fails, even for a baby. Their are many places that sell nice jewelry for the little tykes.

One fool proof method to consult before making a unique baby gift purchase is the gift registry. Many soon to be parents choose registries at places such as Babies R'Us or Baby Gap and so forth. Parents are able to specifically list which products they need and want for their baby, and all you have to do is go pick it up, unless you have it shipped to your house. This guarantees that you will get a present that they will like, and your friends will not have to hassle with returning anything!

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