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Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

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Date: 04/04/2008 Topics: Parties > Birthday | Readers Request > Party  
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Does anyone have any ideas on food for a 40 year old's surprise birthday party? We have the hall (local VFW hall) and decorations but food seems to be our problem. The birthday boy is the Head Football Coach at our local high school, so there will be a lot of males at this surprise party. We want to feed them but also NOT break the bank. The hall doesn't have a kitchen.

Also, we can not bring in alcohol, the hall will offer a cash bar. Would it be to tacky If we buy one keg then let them buy more if they want? No we are not serving drinks to any players. So. it's the food.

Grand from Michigan
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Post by supnana1p (1) | (04/05/2008)
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all I can thinks of is pigs in a blanket,(finger food) Men like that.

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Post By Marna (Guest Post) (04/04/2008)
Chili or taco bar; meatballs and sauce in a crockpot; cocktail weiners in barbeque sauce in a crockpot; macaroni and cheese, large grinders sliced into service pieces; hamburgers, hot dogs on a grill, deviled eggs, pepperoni bread, pizza.

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Post by nanaverm (54) | (04/04/2008)
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What about "Super Bowl food"? Chili doesn't have to be too expensive. Guy food, finger food, chips, dip, toppings for the chili, etc. Get people to help by bringing crockpots of chili.

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Post by lewis_admin (1169) | (04/04/2008)
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We want to plan a great surprise birthday party for our friend but we don't have any ideas. Can you suggest some?

Nic, Bobz and Charl

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RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

I once worked at a place that rented out rooms for a party. One group rented the room for a surprise party in the morning. They came in, set up a brunch, and (the guest of honor lived on the same block) they all (all of the guests once they had arrived) walked over to his house, surprised him, and brought him to the party in his PJs. They had a blast! The man was so surprised! (01/08/2007)

By MaryKayScrap

RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

I had my boyfriend's 35th surprise party at a local bar with a back room with 4 bowling lanes and pool tables. That way the adults could be in the bar if they wanted to drink and smoke and the kids could be in the back being entertained. Family members helped by making food to pass and the kids helped by decorating. The most difficult part was to get the guest of honor to leave the house on time. It was an awesome party. No matter what you do, your loved one will appreciate the thought. Good Luck (01/11/2007)

By Heidi

RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

How about a roasting of the b-day person along with fun joke gifts. ? in return gets to roast back. (01/26/2007)

By LRP

RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

Make up a quiz game with questions about the guest of honor to play while the party guests are waiting on the person to arrive. (02/26/2007)

By Miriel

RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

No one greeted her during the day, we even pretended that we were annoyed. Without her knowing, it was included in our plan to greet her only at night at our usual meeting place after school. We have decorated a day prior to her birthday plus a potluck and other creative gifts with 85% made of scrap. She was really surprised and was very happy with the outcome. :) (09/21/2007)

By Rheeya

RE: Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

For our son we had a limo surprise birthday party. We had our oldest son take him out shopping and the kids came to the house. The limo driver picked up the kids and took them down the street to the school. My son than called and said something like he had to go to work so he had to bring my son back.

When he did the driver showed up shortly after and rang the bell for my son told him he was going to be his driver and then you can make it up from there. (Let the limo driver tell them something like.... someone signed him up for a free limo ride, he is being treated by a guest. Ect.

The kids hid in the limo and when the driver opened the door they all popped up yelling surprise he than drove all of them to get pizza. But you could go somewhere very special like a baseball game or something and have someone else to bring them home or rent the limo for longer period and he bring them home. He loved it. Boys love limo's and to be cool with their friends! (03/02/2008)

By Gluemansfrau

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Post by lewis_admin (1169) | (01/07/2007)
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I'm planning a surprise party for my mother, she'll be 50. Since I am a college student, I need to watch my spending. Her birthday is in December, and it's snowing by then.

I need help on: Cost, Theme and Food?

Marie

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RE: Surprise Birthday Ideas

On my late husband's 50th birthday, his sister wrapped up 50 small items for him to open. He had to guess what each one was by feeling of the package before he could open it. He did really well at the guessing. Little did we know that would be his last birthday as he died unexpectedly a few months later. I still have the Coca-Cola coffee mug (one of the gifts) and each time I use it, I smile, remembering the fun he had with the 50 little gifts. It was a very special birthday and a precious memory. (08/17/2005)

By magnoliatn

RE: Surprise Birthday Ideas

My brother took our camcorder "out and about" shortly before our Dad's 50th and taped many people wishing him a Happy 50th! Most were friends and family, but he even went up to a total stranger at a fast food drive up and got him to wish him a happy 50th! It was so fun to watch together at the party! If you or someone you know has a camcorder you can use, your only cost would be for the tape or disc. It's something your Mom would have forever as a reminder of how loved she is! (08/17/2005)

By Jill

RE: Surprise Birthday Ideas

HI am also planning a 50th birthday party for my sister in Kentucky. I have the help of my other 3 sisters and a brother. We are going to have a small party with Red Hat gifts. We are getting red plates, napkins and cups from the party store and buying a Red Hat cake at Walmart. We will have the dinner at one of her friend's house and have Subway sandwiches from Subway. They offer party trays at a great price. We are buying the Red Hat boa, hat, pins, etc. as gifts. (10/26/2005)

By Sue

RE: Surprise Birthday Ideas

I think if you can have the party at someone's home, that works best to cut the cost of having to rent a hall or something. Also, don't be afraid to have people bring their own beverages. They should understand. We are having dad's 50th surprise party this weekend and that's what we are doing. (12/01/2005)

By Shannon

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