It probably isn’t the birthday party or day your friends or loved ones had planned, but birthdays during quarantine can feel just as special with a few thoughtful touches. Like birthday cards, birthday gifts during quarantine can create some celebratory magic with small, simple tweaks. 

To that end, here are some of our ideas for birthday gifts during quarantine to help inspire you. Plus, we’re sharing a few of our most-loved digital birthday cards that are perfect for pairing with a digital gift card.
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Time to get happy! OK, we’ll admit that at the beginning of the pandemic, we all went a little overboard with virtual happy hours and online dinner parties. Between staying in touch with our loved ones and trying online team building activities for our newly remote jobs, it seemed like everyone had three virtual happy hours a week. 

If you didn’t have virtual event fatigue by month two of COVID quarantine, then you are a social superstar. But, as coronavirus has carried on, many people have gotten pickier about which virtual events they’re willing to attend. 

If you want your guests to get excited about your online happy hour, you need to stand out from the crowd. (This is especially important for companies that want their team members to have real fun, not just mandatory fun.) 

So, we’ve gathered up our favorite virtual happy hour ideas to help you knock the virtual socks off your guests. Even if your guests have been to a dozen virtual happy hours, they’ve never experienced a happy hour like this before. 
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A backyard picnic is an adventure waiting just outside your backdoor. And with a little bit of preparation (and these backyard picnic ideas), picnicking in your own backyard can be just as fun as picnicking in a park or at the beach. In fact, it can be even better because if you forget anything — guess what! — you only have to walk to the kitchen to get it.

Backyard picnics are also a great way to stay social and safe during the pandemic. The outdoor setting means germs will spread less and guests can spread out more. We’ve rounded up our favorite backyard picnic ideas from planning to decorating to picking out your picnic menu. Your backyard will be gingham-clad and ready to go in no time.
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If you’re a party animal with an urge to host a jungle theme party, we’re with you. Visions of palm fronds, exotic birds, and tropical flowers dance across our imaginations, inspiring party ideas for a host of different events.

Whether you’re planning a jungle-inspired or safari-themed birthday party, baby shower, graduation, or other fun event, this guide will help you set the scene. You’ll also get some digital invitation inspiration that will have your guests going wild with excitement.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live — from where and how we work to how we celebrate milestones that don’t wait just because the world has been turned upside down. For our kids, the coronavirus pandemic has made it hard or even impossible to enjoy sports and time in the classroom with friends. So when a birthday rolls around, it can be hard to figure out the best way to celebrate.

Fortunately, there’s an alternative to giving in to the birthday blues. While we have to celebrate a little differently right now, there are quarantine birthday ideas for kids that still maximize fun and make the day special and memorable. Discover creative ways to make the birthday boy or birthday girl feel extra special in the midst of a difficult time.
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Can’t get together in person to play your favorite games? Take the experience online instead! Explore these ideas for hosting a virtual game night and discover fun themed game night ideas to inspire your upcoming “get-together.” 
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Fat Tuesday is just around the corner and that means it’s time to celebrate with friends and family. Mardi Gras is a time for lavish celebrations in New Orleans and cities around the world. The carnival-like festivities mark the beginning of the Lent season leading up to Easter. To create your own colorful celebration, you can’t go wrong with these fun Mardi Gras party ideas. 
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You’re ready to throw a retro party, but the idea of being seen in 1980s shoulder pads and leg warmers — ugh, as if! Instead, celebrate the decade that gave us grunge meets boy bands meets bright colors meets butterfly clips. (The outfit ideas alone are endless!) 

Even if you’re only throwing it back a few decades, it still counts as a throwback party. So get ready to kick it old school — with these 90s theme party ideas, your bash will be all that and a bag of chips.
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We can just picture it: The limo pulls up, the door opens, the paparazzi cameras flash, and you step out onto the red carpet. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a milestone birthday party, or even just a movie buff’s special occasion, a red carpet event can add instant glamor. 

You don’t need to own a Valentino gown or have a guest list full of celebs to throw a red carpet soirée (although, if you do, can we come?). Rolling out the red carpet works for any big occasion and any small occasion that’s a big deal to you. You can host a formal event at a venue or have a just-for-fun red carpet party in your own home. 

Here’s a look at a few of our favorite reasons to throw a red carpet event, plus event planning tips for formal affairs and fun theme parties. 
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You’ve decided to throw a super awesome 80s theme party. Well, it’s time to get stoked ‘cause your guests are in for a rad time! Create the ultimate party atmosphere and give them a shindig to remember with these totally tubular 80s-inspired ideas for decor, food, activities, and more. 
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