Winter Birthday Party Ideas
Planning a birthday party for my daughter, who was born at the beginning of the blustery month of March, has presented quite a challenge over the years. We never know what the weather will be like on her birthday. Some years it has snowed heavily, and others have been almost warm enough for short sleeves and shorts. My daughter used to be a little jealous over her brother's birthday, which falls in early September, because he has had several fun outdoor parties. So we have had to come up with some clever ideas to make her birthday just as fun.

A few years ago my daughter wanted a Hula Party. Since we couldn’t hold it outside, we created an indoor "Hawaiian Paradise" with fake tiki poles and flowery print decorations from a local party supply shop. Everyone wore Hawaiian shirts and shorts to the party. The kids got grass skirts and leis to wear too. The kids played limbo, and danced to hula music. We had Hawaiian punch and a cake to match the theme. It was bitterly cold outside but inside it was very tropical!

The one party that my daughter had always wished for was a swim party. We had completely dismissed the idea, of course, because of the time of year. Then we found out that a local hotel offers rental of their indoor pool for parties, along with a party room for the cake and presents. For a very reasonable price, we were able to have the party room and heated pool all to ourselves for two hours. The kids were thrilled with the opportunity to swim in March! If your winter baby wants a pool party, call some local hotels to see what they offer.

Other fun winter birthday parties we have done include painting at a paint-it-yourself pottery shop, a sleepover with fun activities and movies, and my favorite, a "Glamour Girl party" at a local hair salon. The girls all dressed up, and had their hair styled, and fingernails painted by the stylist. We only had to pay a few dollars per party guest and the girls still talk about it years later. Boys with winter birthdays might enjoy having a bowling party, an arcade party, or a laser tag party.

Take a look online at all the wonderful party plans offered by your local family-oriented restaurants, playplaces, and you are sure to find an idea that will thrill your winter baby. With a little creativity, winter birthdays can be just as exciting and memorable as any other time of the year!

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