It’s finally here! That birthday you’ve been excited about (yet dreading) has crept up on you but you have no idea how you want to celebrate it. It can be difficult to think of something unique and fun that shows your maturity yet incorporate the people you love. If you’re stuck in a fog of ideas, check out these 7 fun and fulfilling ways to celebrate your milestone birthday!
Buy and cut a cake, taking it to a public place and share it with people passing by.
What better way to celebrate and tell the world you’ve evolved than giving back in a simple and sweet way. Grab some friends to help you share some love and joy with strangers, neighbors, and the homeless who could use a quick pick-me-up!
Feed [insert age] homeless people in your city or neighborhood.
Tell your friends to join you in
preparing sandwiches or meals for the homeless in your local area. Incorporate a fun birthday goal of the age you’re turning to keep you motivated!
Select a destination within [insert age] miles of your home and spend the day exploring the area.
Did you know most people never explore the great places right in their backyard? Pick the miles of the age you’re turning and travel to a destination that hits the mark in miles. Invite friends and document what you find while patronizing local businesses!
Host a block party!
How fun would it be to host your very own block party? Don’t think it’s possible? It totally is! Contact your city hall to get permits, details, and start planning! Invite the whole block to give back in a special way to the people you see every day.
Volunteer to bake a birthday cake for someone in need.
Yes! You can totally give back to local children by
volunteering to bake them a cake and taking it to shelters or foster homes. Check out Birthday Cakes 4 Free to find a local bakery that will even help you bake it!
Share your party with someone in need who has your same birthday month or date!
Planning an awesome party? Reach out to your local shelter to see if someone’s birthday is coming up who they think would really enjoy spending it with you!
Host a Do-Good scavenger hunt!
If you haven’t participated in a real-life scavenger hunt, then let this be your first! Have someone come up with charitable challenges like, take a sandwich to the first homeless person you see or walk to a bus stop and pay for a stranger’s fare. Super fun, genuine and unique.
Have more ideas? Share with us your fun, engaging and totally memorable ways to celebrate a milestone birthday!
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.
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