{"id":3130,"date":"2020-04-02T09:31:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T09:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/?p=3130"},"modified":"2021-01-18T17:23:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T17:23:46","slug":"how-to-celebrate-your-birthday-in-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-your-birthday-in-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Ideas on How to Celebrate Your Birthday in Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, you\u2019re stuck at home, being responsible and safe, and\nit\u2019s your birthday. What a bummer. But you shouldn\u2019t let social distancing\ncramp your style. You can still throw quite a birthday bash even while in\nquarantine. How exactly you ask? Well, there are plenty of ideas out there, but\nthe good people of Smilebox want to make it easy for you, so we\u2019ve put the best\nones together in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw a Virtual Birthday Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the obvious one, and there are plenty of video conference apps<\/a> out there that allow you to invite friends and meet up with them in a virtual chat room. So simply pick an app and celebrate with your friends. You can talk, blow candles, play games, make toasts and even dance! All from the safety of your own Coronavirus-free home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Send out an Invitations Like It\u2019s a Regular Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Browse through Smilebox\u2019s huge selection of invitations<\/a>, choose one, customize it to fit your personal style and send it to your friends complete with a link to your virtual party instead of a street address. Make sure people RSVP and get a headcount going! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Celebrate<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Look Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because the party is virtual that doesn\u2019t mean you and your guests should show up in your pajamas (unless it\u2019s a slumber party). Make sure people dress up. Maybe decide on a theme or dress code. You and your friends can shop online<\/a> ahead of the party \u2013 just hope two guests don\u2019t show up wearing the same outfit, we all know how awkward that can be.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy Snacks and Decorations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No reason why not to decorate your place. Shop online for\nparty supplies and snacks, preferably from local vendors. Help their business\nout and have fun doing so. You can also create special backgrounds to use in\nyour virtual event \u2013 at Smilebox we already have some ready for you [link to\nzoom bgd article] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Activities for Your Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From common party games like Pin the Tail on the Donkey,\nCharades or Trivia \u2013 to getting a team of friends and playing Fortnite or Call\nof Duty together. Not into all that violence? You can go for a team build on\nMinecraft instead!  Another great activity\ncan be watching a movie together using the Netflix Party. Yay! Virtual movie\nnight! Just keep in mind Netflix Party is only available on Chrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put together a slideshow<\/a> or collage using screen grabs from the party and pictures of you and your friends from before you all went into quarantine. These can serve as a great way to remember the crazy times we\u2019re living in one day when it\u2019s all over. Simply choose a template from the Smilebox selection, customize it and send it to your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Celebrate<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As you can see \u2013 putting together a virtual birthday party can be a lot of fun. All you need to do is open your mind and use some readily available online tools. Keep in mind one important thing which makes a virtual party even better than a regular party \u2013 THERE\u2019S NO CLEANING UP AFTERWARDS! YAY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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