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When you were a kid you probably counted down the days until your next birthday and planned what you wanted to do far ahead of time. But, now, as an adult, birthdays can often be a bit run of the mill and something you don’t particularly look forward to, and you probably think more about the ‘getting older’ part rather than the day itself! Unless you are celebrating a milestone birthday or someone else is planning to throw a party for you, preparing for a birthday may seem like too much effort to bother with at all.
But that doesn’t mean you don’t appreciate all the love and care you receive on your birthdays. It is your special day, and on your birthday, you deserve to be treated by your loved ones and take some time out from your usual schedule.
Be that as it may, now you have more freedom and even more ways to celebrate your birthday in your own way. There are tons of things that you can make or do to make your next birthday the most memorable of your entire life.
You can bake a special cake, plan a dinner date with your loved one, go out on an exciting adventure – the possibilities are endless. So, if you are looking for ways to turn your next birthday into an unforgettable one. Here is a list of cool ideas that you can take inspiration from and make your day really special.
On your special day, you have to make sure that you treat yourself on your birthday in a proper manner. So, when it comes to making your birthday a great day for yourself nothing comes close to a delicious cake that you have always wanted to eat. And a perfect one for this particular occasion is a Maamoul cookie. Usually, these cookies are known as Easter cookies, which you only get to eat once a year. But this is your birthday, and this time you are making your own rules.
Also, you can try baking and bake a birthday cake of your own choice in your favourite flavour. You can always call your friends or family to join you on this adventure. They will lend you a helping hand and, with all the giggles and laughs, make your day even more special. If you have young children then getting them involved in baking your cake could be a lot of fun!
When it’s the anniversary of the day of your birth, why don’t you cancel all of your appointments, take a day off from work and fill your day with all the relaxing things you so love to do.
Need a mental detox? Find a relaxing spa near your home and make an appointment for yourself for a day-long pampering session. Massages, mud baths, facials: get everything you can think of if you can afford it and give yourself the care you deserve.
After your relaxing day at the spa, arrange for a loved one to join you on a dinner date. Make sure you’ve made prior reservations because making last-minute bookings can be a little tricky sometimes. A dinner date will help you create unforgettable memories with your beloved.
When we grow up, we sometimes lose our friends to distance. The friends that once lived next to your house may now live miles away from you. So, what could be a better idea to plan a visit to your friend that you haven’t seen in years?
It will help you to make up for all the years you have spent away from each other. Also, it will give you an excuse to explore a new city or even a country. But always remember to inform your friends in advance. They may have prior commitments that you may not want to interrupt.
Everyone loves movies, and the best thing about movies is that they become even more enjoyable when you watch them with your friends.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can always rent a theatre or a cineplex. If that seems like a little too much, you can always host a movie night at your humble abode. But one thing is sure, you and your friends will have a great time.
To select the movie, you could ask everyone’s personal favourite and then write down the names of them and put them all together and pick one out of a hat. Or, as it’s your birthday then you are also entitled to just pick whatever film you want to watch!
And after watching the movie, you could have a karaoke night and have loads of fun with your friends singing your hearts out.
Maybe you don’t want to do anything other than relaxing at home on your special day. So, in that case, what can you do? If you are an introvert, who enjoys your own company more than the company of others, rereading your favourite book could be the perfect way to spend your day. A book can take you to its world and make you feel things that you can never feel in real life.
Your birthday is all about making your day special. So if you just want to spend your day at home, after putting all your daily chores aside, the best way to spend your day is by binge-watching your favourite TV show.
You can watch as many episodes as you like, and there is no one checking on you. You can laugh and cry with your favourite TV characters. As long as it is your birthday, there are no rules when it comes to watching your favourite shows.
No matter how old you are, your birthday should be special and you should be able to do whatever you want with the day. These ideas will hopefully help you to create unforgettable memories that you can share with your friends and family.
Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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