It’s finally here — the birthday you’ve been waiting for since you started high school. Sixteen can come with a lot of new privileges. Maybe your parents have finally agreed to stop calling you their “little baby” and start treating you like an adult. Or maybe you’re so ready to borrow the car and cruise with your friends. Whatever changes lie ahead of you, a 16th birthday is a great reason to throw a big bash!

But your sweet 16 can also come with a lot of pressure to throw the perfect party — especially if your friends had over-the-top 16th birthday parties. Just remember that it’s more important for your celebration to be perfectly you than perfect.

A themed party is a great way to express your personality and create an event to remember — whether you host it at a fancy party venue or in your own backyard. Plus, once you pick a party theme, everything from your party decorations to your birthday invitations will fall into place.

We’ve rounded up our favorite sweet 16 themes to make your party planning easier. We’ve got ideas for every personality and every budget so you can pick your favorite and start planning.
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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 there’s one term we’d like to erase from our vocabulary, it’s the “new normal.” The coronavirus has brought a lot of new elements into our lives — new surges, new lockdowns, new social distancing guidelines — but there’s nothing normal about living through a pandemic.

In fact, COVID-19 has made a lot of normal life events — from grabbing coffee with a friend to celebrating the birth of a new baby — increasingly abnormal. And yet, we persevere, finding new ways to celebrate with social distancing events. 

Hosting a social distancing event isn’t just about revelry. It’s about spreading joy (not germs), spending time with our loved ones and our community, and helping to raise spirits when we all need it most. 

With this guide, you can plan a safe, socially distanced event. We’ve put together tips for protecting your guests and for hosting three different kinds of events, ranked from safe to safest. 
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Getting to your V-Day gift shopping a little late this year? Don’t panic, there are still plenty of great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts. Here’s our handpicked gift guide featuring Valentine’s Day gift ideas for everyone on your list, from your soulmate to your bestie. 
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Whether you’re looking for a way to take your outdoor entertaining to the next level or want safe ways to gather with friends and family during the coronavirus pandemic, an outdoor movie night is a great idea. Use this handy guide for affordable and fun tips on how to host an outdoor movie night and get ready for a crowd-pleasing evening.
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There’s nothing quite as fun as hosting a themed party. Setting the stage with stunning decor, arranging delicious treats, stuffing party favors, and getting dressed up is just half the fun. One idea that never goes out of style is a Great Gatsby party or Roaring Twenties soiree.

With flapper fashion, Art Deco design, and epic dance moves, it’s no surprise that Great Gatsby-inspired celebrations are having a moment. But knowing how to create your own takes a bit of party planning. Read on to find tips on how to decorate, what to wear, and how to choose spectacular invitations that will wow your guests for an evening of fun and glamour.
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Everyone loves a themed party! From a Bookworm Bash to a Jewel Heist Happy Hour, themed events allow our imaginations to run wild. We can don on-theme attire and imagine ourselves in a whole new world.

Plus, a theme can make party planning easier. You just have to make one decision: What is your theme going to be? Then, everything from your menu to your outfit to your party decorations will fall into place. 

To help you make that one decision, we’ve rounded up our favorite party theme ideas. Let this list inspire your next celebration. 
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When the holiday season is near, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas decor and how you want to make things merry and bright. One of the season’s first tasks is sending out holiday greeting cards and yearly updates to loved ones sprinkled around the globe. From glittering stars and funny Grinch designs, Christmas cards make it easy to get into the holiday spirit.

While writing Christmas cards used to take a lot of time, virtual holiday cards make it easier than ever to create custom designs and send them in minutes, not hours. Online Christmas cards make it easy to personalize your holiday card designs and send them off without stamps and visits to the post office. Discover the benefits of online Christmas cards and find stunning designs to share good tidings all season long.
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If your friend or relative has a great sense of humor, indulge them with plenty of laughter on their special day. Here’s our guide to funny birthday cards, including some fantastic designs that will put a smile on your loved one’s face. But first, take a look at some wording ideas to help you create a show-stopping birthday greeting card.
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Someone special has a birthday coming up, and you want to pick the perfect card. Avoid the chaos of heading to the store or making a rushed purchase by sending a happy birthday ecard.

To help you create and send the perfect birthday wishes, we’ve brought together some fun wording ideas and our favorite designs. But first, let’s review some of the top reasons why ecards are such a great choice.
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