Lockdown level 4 has inspired people to rethink how they will celebrate birthdays. If you’re looking for ideas of celebrating a birthday in your household we’ve got loads of great ideas that can help make their lockdown birthday one to remember.
Here are seven great birthday ideas to celebrate during lockdown.
1. Deck the halls
Even if they cannot host a formal celebration, they will appreciate some decorations to mark the special day.
To start things off, you’ll need a balloon. The idea of treating them to a pre-inflated helium balloon makes much more sense to us than buying them balloons they’ll have to blow up and throw around the house. Find helium balloons at Pixie Party Supplies, which tick all the boxes.
2. Host your own (virtual) party
If you are not sure what to do with your birthday, why not host a virtual party? Invite friends and family from around the globe for an evening of entertainment. You can share videos or photos that evoke memories in people’s minds while they converse over social media platforms like Zoom, Facebook Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp etc. This is one way you can have fun without leaving home!
Getting a group of your friends together on Zoom to celebrate can still be a pretty special experience.
It doesn’t have to be expensive to create a memorable birthday celebration – if you aren’t tired of virtual pub quizzes yet, why not put together your own?
3. Give them something to do
Give the gift of distraction to someone you love by surprising them with a puzzle, craft kit, or creative project. As well as giving them something to do during lockdown, it will also serve as a reflection of this strange period.
4. Make plans for when lockdown is over
It is difficult to celebrate a birthday while in lockdown since you are unable to see your friends and family, so now is the perfect time to look forward to the day when we will all be together again.
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t over just yet, but you can make yourself (or a friend) feel better by assuring yourself that you’ll be celebrating when restrictions are removed.
What about treating them to an experience day that they can use in the future if you want to give them something in writing?
5. Send a gift that is easy to deliver
These days there is an amazing variety of gifts available that you can send through the mail, so you’ve got plenty of options to choose from when giving gifts.
Most online purchases can be sent directly to a friend’s house with a birthday message, but a letterbox gift is a great way to ensure that their gift arrives safely. Plus, as the gifts can easily fit through a letterbox, you’ll be able to surprise your friend without the need to notify them in advance.
The awesome array of gifts on offer at Box Smith ranges from gorgeous hampers, pamper packs, and cheese boards, but you can also build your own box!
6. Choose a special card
Think about investing in a special birthday card if you want to make your friends or family members feel special when they are away.
The Red Dog has a great selection of personalised birthday cards which you can currently order online. Find the perfect card, customise it, and send it to the birthday boy or girl without breaking the bank.
7. Send some sweet treats
Make their day extra special by sending your friend or loved one a collection of delectable sweet treats.
With so many wonderful choices, it’s hard to know where to start – from the exquisite hand-iced biscuits and mouth-watering brownies of Biscuiteers to the imaginative milkshakes.
Celebration Box has an awesome selection of sweet treats, gift boxes and flowers that can be delivered same day, 7 days a week, throughout Auckland.
