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Back to the Teen Years
A few years ago, I threw a surprise party for my mother's 50th birthday. Since she "came of age" in the 1950s, I had a 50s theme. The invitation read "[her name] is going back to the 50s!" I encouraged guests to come dressed in 50s style. I even bought a few cheap accessories so she could dress 50s-style (like bright red lipstick, cheap white canvas shoes and funky shades). I bought her a book on the 50s. She loved it. To cut back on expenses, I made some nice pasta and bean salads, served punch (no booze). Try making up a 50s trivia quiz. If he was a younger kid in the 50s, try themes like Howdy Doody, Davy Crockett, Roy Rogers, Mousketters, etc. Since he's a guy, buy him a 1950s car as a gag gift (Matchbox or Hotwheels, of course).
SS
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Imitation is the Highest Form...
How about a come dressed as "Eddie party" if that is what your husband's name is. We did that here. My friend dresses in tan pants, plaid shirts, and tennis shoes.... all the time. All the guests came dressed as Eddie... and it was fun and funny. People wrote on a banner I had printed: 50 funny stories about Eddie. They wrote on the banner and later we read them to Eddie roast style.
Maryjo
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This Is Your Life
Instead of having an "over the hill" party, I suggest having a "this is your life party." Along with the invitation ask your guests to return a questionaire in which you have asked some variation of the following:
My favorite thing about Fred (use guest of honors name) is ______________.
The funniest thing I ever saw Fred do was when he _________________.
The happiest I ever saw Fred was when he____________________.
The dumbest thing I ever saw Fred do was____________________.
Fred drives me crazy when he _______________.
My most memorable moment with Fred was ____________________.
List five words that describe Fred.
You may to make up your own questions or add to these. You may also want to ask the party guests to share a favorite photo of or story about the guest of honor. The hardest part is deciding how to share this information with guests. You may want to have them put these answers on video, have a slide show, have the party guests read the stories or quips out loud, or invite several special people to tell their stories. If you feel awkward acting as an MC, then ask a good friend or minister to do it for you. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time for planning .
The best part of a party like this is that everyone can participate - children, grandchildren, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, old friends, new friends and spouses. You can also put the answers, stories, and photos in a scrapbook for the guest of honor to keep.
You will have some laughs and you may even shed a tear or two, because memories are a truly special gift which make getting older worth it.
RJ