Sweet 16 Ideas

I love the tea room idea, I think that there is one in Hartland also. You could also get her a tiara (Michaels in the wedding dept, or walmart). It would be inexpensive and definitely let her stand out.

For my 16th birthday, my mom & I had a "girl's day". We went and got our hair done, went shopping, had lunch and stopped at the DMV to get my license! Also, when we got home she gave me a ring that was my grandmothers because I was now "old enough" to have an heirloom. Just some ideas!

I think taking her to a spa might be fun. You and her could go and get her nails done and a nice lunch.

I also remember getting 16 pink roses delivered on my bithday and it was the most exciting thing.
Have fun!

You could take the family to Disney World. That makes girls feel like princesses.

If you join the $9.00 fare club at Spirit (it costs $9.00) the flight both ways for 5 people can cost as low as $945.00 PLUS THE $9 for joining the $9 Fare Club+++:

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It's a thought. I don't think people know how inexpensive flying to Orlando can be with Spirit. The cost may even go down if you are willing to take the family on a Monday and return on Friday. As the date gets closer, we get flight costs that sometime are so low that they pay us to fly. Crazy!

D.

Manicure...pedicure...and dinner at a nice restaraunt...somewhere you wouldn't usually take her. Maybe it could be the 2 of you, or she could invite a friend. Another special treat I've heard of for big birthdays are going to a play or on an out of town excursion. Chicago isn't too expensive if you plan ahead. The train is cheap, and southwest you can usually fly for $50 1 way. It is a little expensive for a birthday, but it would be something really special and would be fun for mom and daughter to get some quality time in together.

Just a few ideas. Anything to make you feel glamorous and special is great on your birthday!

Keeping in mind that you said she doesn't have a big group of friends, here's a suggestion.
Start her day with a balloon delivery to start off her morning. If cost is an issue for delivery by a florist, go get them yourself and have them outside her bedroom door when she gets up in the morning. They have cute Sweet 16 balloons avail. You can even have Meijers do this for you.
Even one friend and her could have a special day with you. A ladies day. If you have the whole day, start with a brunch.
Proceed from there to go have finger nails done at a salon. If this will be in the spring maybe add a pedicure to the package. You could even go to the store to buy their own nail polish, files etc. first, so that they may maintain them after. This could be followed up with a special lunch (of her choice location, but have some suggestions ready.
If you are all into something probably very different than your usual...check into a tea room for the brunch part of it. If you are in the Detroit area, I know there is one (I think in one of the "Points", I think, or St. Clair Shores area. You may have to go to google or yellow pages to find it. It is Victorian I understand and very lady like. It could be fun just because it is different.
I just heard that there is a new movie out, P.S. I Love You. My daughter said it is very good. So there's some ideas for you. I hope something in here helps you. I am familiar with your daughter's issues. Have fun.

Hi D.,
This first thing that came to my mind when you mentioned "princess for a day" was Club Libby Lu @ Parisian. There may be stand-alone stores as well, but maybe 3-4 around the Rochester/Utica area. She may be on the older end of their clientele, but they certainly do some great things to make her feel special and pretty. She can go alone, or with a friend or two, and they get the same treatment. Check it out at clublibbylu.com. Hope she has a wonderful birthday!

When I think of Princess I think of feeling preety. SO with that said. I say if your budget allows. Treat her to a spa package. She could get a manicure and pedicure and maybe if she likes. Then maybe you could take her out with family to a restaraunt and movie of her choice.

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Someone mentioned a Tea Room there is a very cute one in Berkley, MI

What about a spa day? A lot of spas now have teen themes-- ice cream pedicures ect.

The magic of Disney World. It will be a memory she will treasure and cherish forever.

Why not take her to Club Libby Lou. Or just take her to get a manicure and pedicure and a new hair do. She will love to be pampered. Then end the day with her choice of a place to eat. ~ M.

I have been thinking of some differant idea's for you, and i have a few ? first. I think it really will depend on the budget you set, and how many freinds and family you are planning to invite, and where you are having it. I think once you set those guidlines it might help you figure out what you want to do for your little princess! :)