Party Ideas
40th & 50th Birthday Tips


Follow our expert 40th Birthday Tips and 50th Birthday Tips to ensure that your party is a swinging good time. Celebrate this important milestone in a loved one's life by learning how to create things like the perfect song playlist or baby boomer favors.

Our 40th Birthday Tips and 50th Birthday Tips are budget-friendly ways to impress your guests without the stress.


Great Gag Gifts and Cake Toppers
1. 50 SucksThis clever double entendre can be used as either a gag gift or a cake topper. For a gag gift, collect fifty lollipops and a flower pot. Stuff the flower pot with foam and insert the lollipops into the top of the foam. Use a permanent mark...

 

Food for your 1970s Theme Birthday Party
Popular 70s food was an odd mix of eclectic dishes. Two of the undoubtedly most popular party dishes included fondue and Swedish meatballs. Check out our recipe section to make your own for the party. There were a number of popular party desserts in the 1970s, including lemon meringue pie, cherries jubilee, baked Alaska, and Boston cream pie. We found a delicious Boston Cream Pie recipe that's worth trying; find it in our recipe section.


 

1970s Party Music
The music scene was such a defining part of the 70s. Create a great music mix that embodies the times for a perfect party ambiance. Depending on the vibe of the party you are throwing, you can either opt for a more mellow “hippie” mix or a vibrant disco sound. Check out Billboard’s Top 70s songs and musicians below.

 

Samantha Jones Birthday Menu
Create a menu that is heavy on gourmet appetizers. Samantha enjoyed eating at restaurants and wouldn’t be caught cooking up an elaborate meal. Be sure to include sushi trays in an homage to her Valentine’s Day meal for Smith in the Sex

 

Surprise 40th or 50th Birthday Party Themes
Another key element to a great surprise party is having a clever theme. Themes can be as elaborate as a Roaring 20's "Great Gatsby" theme or as low-key as a theme that focuses on celebrating the life of the birthday person. Here are two ideas that work well for 40th and 50th birthday themes:

 

Tips for Throwing the Perfect Surprise Party
When throwing a surprise party, the most important element is that the birthday guy or girl be completely surprised. Here are some steps to ensure that you accomplish this:

 

60s Candy Favor Table
Set up a 60's themed candy bar with all of the baby boomer favorites. Just supply small paper bags for the favors, and personalize them with a stamp that evokes the 60's: some options include a flower stamp, a smiley face or Marilyn Monroe. Write "We...

 

60s Party Music
1960's music was no doubt eclectic and varied. From sweet ballads by famous crooners to the Rolling Stones and Beatlemania, there was definitely something to suit every taste. Here is a list of the hit songs of the 60's and top musicians of the era. ...

 

60s Party Food
During the 1960's, International food was becoming increasingly popular. As mentioned in our Mad Men Themed Holiday Party article, hostesses often created elaborate "Around the World" menus for dinners and entertaining.

 

Personalizing Birthday Cards
To personalize the birthday card, I score points by "collaging" postcards with funny "inside" jokes and sayings glued and glittered to the front and back.Cut out letters from a magazine to create ransom note "style" lettering.  Rubber cement works well for adhering paper on notecards and postcards.Sending a homemade or "bedazzled" birthday card is sure to make the birthday boy or girl's day. Try out Michael's Paper Crafts for some handy suggestions.  


 
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