Transitions are always difficult. Wether your moving from one place to another or going thru a new phase in life, it always brings it's own certain challenges.
Particularly, the transition from a child to teen, a.k.a. TWEEN YEARS.
Yes, I have to accept that, my 12 year old is in such a phase. And for a mom, I walk the fine line of treating everything about him, to be not too child-like and not too teen-like yet.
And so when he suddenly blurted out 3 weeks ago that he wanted to "hang-out" and have a "small party" for his friends and classmates, I had to treat the matter delicately just like him and his "transition".
Here is what I eventually came up with...
THE DECOR
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Subtle Halloween Birthday |
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With just purple lights on |
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Party Crepes on the wall with wall stickers from TARGET |
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Party Place |
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Dance/Party/Hang-out area |
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Lighted balloons from WALMART |
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Guest table simple centerpiece |
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Spiders on the wall |
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Pre-party game |
THE FOOD
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Cupcakes instead of Birthday Cake |
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Edible jelly creatures |
We also had pizza and whole bunch of fruits!
THE GAME PRIZES AND LOOT BAGS
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Prizes appealing to tweens??!! |
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Goody Bags still welcome no matter the age |
THE PARTY GOERS
It was a successful party overall since all the kids had a blast most especially my son. He thanked me at the end of the party while I was cleaning up, I knew then, I was able to give him the kind of party he wanted - fun, happy, and fit for a tween!
Have a Great Week!
P.S. All bragging aside, I did this in 1 day - I was in post-Madonna mode ( just saw her the night before and got home at 3 am - was like a walking zombie by nightfall) and I guess it gave me the "groove" to just Do it! LOL!!!!
I love all the details! You are the ultimate halloween queen, Vel! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mommy G!!
DeleteThis was some great party - love all the attention to detail and the treat bags...adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWow~ you are good!! One day? And after a late night? That is really amazing, Vel! :) What are you doing this year for lucky 13??
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