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Take you and your teen back in time with an 80s Sweet 16 party

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Teenagers are notoriously hard to please. What was cool yesterday might be the lamest thing in the world today! As your daughter starts to approach her 16th birthday, you might be trying to think of a way to throw her a memorable party. Luckily, nostalgia is in right now, and a totally 80s sweet 16 party will go over really well. Plus, it'll allow the adults to feel nostalgic about their own adolescence for an evening!

You want your party invitations to be bright – we're talking hot pink and neon green. Let your guests know it would be, like, rad of them to wear their favorite 80s clothing and make their hair big. Vintage tees are affordable and easy to find, and you can find a mullet wig from any party supply store.

The birthday party favors should include items that were big in the 80s. Things like Pop Rocks, Fun Dip and Bottlecaps will have everyone thinking your party was the bombdigity!

Music is the easiest part. What did you listen to back then – Michael Jackson, Madonna or The Bangles? The list is endless!

Celebrate the new season with a baseball party for your little boy

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Is there anyone who loves baseball more than a little boy? As spring approaches and the air grows sweeter, anticipation for the coming season begins to reach a fever pitch. Give your son the birthday party of his dreams with an all-star baseball celebration!

Throwing a baseball party is a breeze. Party supplies are barbecue staples like hot dogs, hamburgers and soda – easy on the budget and simple to prepare in large quantities. Throw down table cloths and plateware that matches his favorite team, like red and white for the Red Sox or navy and gold for the Rays.

For birthday party favors, you can stick with classics like Cracker Jacks. If you're feeling creative, spruce things up a bit by including chocolate bars with personalized candy wrappers in each bag. The little ones will feel like major leaguers when they see their own names on their candy!

Hopefully the weather will be nice. Let the kids play a game of wiffle ball to help work off all that cake sugar! You and the other adults can sit in the "stands" and cheer the little sluggers on.

Throw a Look Alike Day party

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Did you know that April 20 is National Look Alike Day? It might be an unusual-sounding holiday, but there's a lot of fun to be had! Consider throwing a party to celebrate. Here are a few ideas so your celebration won't simply be posing as a great party.

On your invitations, encourage your guests to dress up for the event. They can either make themselves into a person they admire and want to be more like, or someone they've always been told they look like. Make a little game out of figuring out who everyone is supposed to be. You can even expand on this idea by asking people to spend the evening acting like their chosen celebrity.

Your food can get in on the festivities, too! There are a lot of clever ways to make your own food look alikes. Whether it's a meatloaf cupcake or a pizza cake, you'll be able to wow your guests with some really fun ideas. You can find a list of April Fools recipes that will work just as well for this party here.

This is the perfect opportunity for personalized gifts. If you know who your guests will be dressing up as beforehand, include a little side-by-side comparison photo in their goodie bags!

The wedding tent

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There are a lot of benefits to having your wedding reception under a huge tent. For one, it guarantees protection from the elements in the event of rain and keeps the wind at bay when you're trying to eat. Tents also allow for unique decoration that would otherwise be unavailable. Imagine having your reception under a canopy that glows a lovely deep red as the sun goes down.

There are a few different types of tents. You'll have to plan your decorations around what sort you end up with. Clearspan frame tents, for example, are perfect for those looking for a huge and open space. Let guests know on their invitations to prepare for possible allergies.

Traditional pole tents are somewhat more affordable, but at the sacrifice of size. They are a good idea if you are having an outdoor reception and want some sort of interior space.

And then there's the Indian wedding tent. Called mandaps, the entire ceremony and reception takes place underneath them. They are colorful and ornately designed. If you're looking to go for broke, this is the way to do it!

Throw a lighthearted April Fools dinner party

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By nature, April Fools Day is practically begging for a party. Everyone is in a more playful mood and ready for fun! There's no reason adults can't get into the holiday's spirit, either. Here are a few ideas that will make your April Fools party a memorable occasion.

The menu should include mischievous takes on classic dishes. Chicken-fried steak, for example, is delicious, easy to make, and a fun variation on simply throwing a slab of meat into a pan. Party favor ideas include things like flavor-changing gum, Kinder Surprise eggs and tiny noisemakers.

During the meal, keep your guests alert and ready for the next prank. Put one dribbling glass in a random spot and see who's unlucky enough to get a little wet. Try to slip a whoopie cushion into a seat if someone has to get up. Eventually everyone will start laughing and loosening up and you might find yourself the victim of some tomfoolery before the night is through!