Hello,
I'm looking for something fun for my daughters 12th birthday party. She as been through a lot these pass few months w/my husband passing in Dec. she seems very interverted,sad and lonely. My husband and I wanted her and the CPS gave cusody to us. He really was her DAD....I was thinking about a clown or maybe a magic show.
Something that is not too expensive. I would welcome some ideals Thanks in advance
Everyone who respond to my needing advice on my 11yo turning 12 in May, things to do for her birthday was "awesome" I never thought of those fun things to do.Thanks to you"ll I will not make a grave mistake and allow her to choose. There was so many great ideas she want to do them all(not).But I will allow her to choose a couple. Many blessings to you all. H. R.
Have you thought about a small bowling party? They usually include pizza and you can get a bowling pin for all the guests to sign that she gets to keep. My daughter loves doing this, and you have nothing to clean up!
no clowns or magic shows she will be emberest just throw a surprise party with all her freinds that will make her happy
I would ask her. It is hard to say what works for one may not work for another. I know that by the time my daughter was in the third grade she had out grown clowns and stuff. It seems like girls are maturing faster now days than when I was young. I would suggest a slumber party or even just hanging out at the mall. It is amazing how just being around friends will help with most problems. If she doesn't have a lot of friends try helping her through a local youth service. There is United Way, Montgomery Co. youth ser. and some churches have programs that help plus give them a chance to meet new friends. My daughter is in a youth group that has allowed her to meet others with similar issues. She doesn't feel alone anymore. Good Luck!
You should look into The Cooper Foundation for help with your daughter's grief. www.thecooperfoundation.org!
I agree with the previous writer, let her lead the way!
I have a 12 year old daughter and I think 12 is a little old for a clown(just my opinion). You might consider a sleepover with one or two activities the girls can do. At one party my daughter went to the mom purchased inexpensive white pillow cases for each girl and some fabric paint from Hobby Lobby and they decorated their pillow cases. I live in the Magnolia area and there is a lady that will come to your house and paint the girls fingernails and toenails and put glitter on them. The girls really love this! If you are interested in finding her let me know and I can ask someone at my church(First Baptist Magnolia). Or if you want to get by even cheaper you can paint their nails yourself and buy very fine art glitter and sprinkle on when polish is still wet. They really like having several colors to pick from. Rent a movie and pop popcorn. Get some inexpensive beads from Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby and let each girl make a braclet. You can buy stretchy elastic string (in the bead section) and just tie it in a knot after they string the beads. If you want a smaller party you can just take one or two girls to see a movie. Also bowling in Tomball is not very expensive. Hope this helps!
L.
I don't know if this would be too much, but you could let her invite a couple of her best pals, and play chauffer, put some fancy drinks in the car to make it extra special, I mean the cups, or take them to starbucks which is really cool at 12. You could take them to get manicures, which I think at some places are as low as $10, or to lunch somewhere, or give them some money and take them to the mall. I think even $20 dollars each is enough to buy something nice at the mall and have some inpact.
On my daughters 12th birthday (some 11 years ago) we did a PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT. I borrowed poloroid cameras (nowadays - everyone has a digital!) and recruited another mom to drive. We divided into two teams (about 5 girls plus driver per car - for a total of 10 guests). Each team had a list of "places" they had to take a picture of - with them in it! Some of the ideas were: with a policeman; by a fountain; on a swing; etc. the girls LOVED it!!! the first team back was the winner - but the most fun was looking at each teams pix and their ideas to "find" their picture. Wth todays digital cameras - you can email the pix to all the guests later - which makes a nice keepsake.After the scavenger hunt, the guests came back to my house for pizza and cake. I think a few were invited to spend the might as well. The girls still talk about that party- even us moms had a blast with it.
My condolences on you family's loss. It must be a tough time for all of you. My suggestion for your daughter is to ask her what she would be comfortable with. She may not want a clown party with all the "fuss". It may be that she'd prefer something with just the family, then let her pick the restaurant or food at home. When my son turned 12 he only wanted 1-2 close friends for pizza. Maybe a tea party type gathering at home with pretty dresses and some Goodwill china, or a fun sports tournament if she has a favorite sport. Remember this is her day so let her lead you in the way that would most satisfy her and make memories. Take lots of pictures no matter what you do! Blessings, C.
I don't know about the clown or magic idea unless she has expressed an interest. Maybe you could invite some of her gal pals over for a sleep over. They could have pizza and movies. I know when I was young my mom had us do facials and then we put make up on. I was really into make up and she never let me wear it but for my birthday she did. We also did manicures and pedicures. SO very girly, which is too funny now, because I am so anti girl stuff. After that we all went rollerskating. That is my idea, sorry I don't have too many. I haven't been 12 for so long. Good luck. If all else fails, just ask her what she'd like to do.
I'm very sorry about your husband's passing. That must be very h*** o* you and your daughter.
I have 2 daughters - 17 and 14. One of the most successful and fun parties we ever had was a "Video Scavenger Hunt". We divided the kids into teams of 4 or 5 and an adult driver. (You could modify it to within walking distance.) Each team had a video camera or digital that took video. The scavenger hunt included things like "Go to the front of the YMCA and sing the YMCA song" and they must videotape themselves. "Go to a neighbors home and trick or treat." Go to their school and spell out the birthday girls name with their bodies on the ground. We also had a bag of dress up clothes so they could do fashion shows in front of a boys house. You can be very imaginative. After you are finished with several of these you return home to watch each other's tapes. It's hilarious! Popcorn and soda for movie watching and a cake ... inexpensive and memorable.
