{"id":4737,"date":"2020-07-21T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/?p=4737"},"modified":"2021-01-26T19:58:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T19:58:37","slug":"best-virtual-birthday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/featured\/best-virtual-birthday-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw the Best Virtual Birthday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kids love celebrating their birthday. It’s one of their favorite days of the year. With the Coronavirus lingering, even more of these celebrations<\/a> will be held with social distancing in mind or virtually. But that doesn’t mean they have to be less memorable or fun. We have some ideas so you can throw the best virtual birthday party.<\/p>\n

\"birthday<\/a>Your child is probably missing family members and friends right now due to the social distancing rules. Trying to plan a birthday party around those rules can be really tough. If your child is used to having a large birthday party with all their family and friends there to celebrate, a smaller celebration is likely to\u00a0be a letdown. Buddy Pillows<\/a> are a great alternative if a Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle, best friend, or other loved ones can’t come to the birthday party. These custom pillows are made from pictures of your favorite loved ones. They’re perfect to hug and cuddle when\u00a0you can’t see that someone special face-to-face.<\/p>\n

How to Throw a Virtual Birthday Party<\/h2>\n

Throwing a virtual birthday party has many of the same steps as an in-person party.\u00a0Here are the 5 things you need to do to have a successful virtual birthday party.<\/p>\n

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  1. Make the Guest List
    \n<\/strong>The good thing about a virtual celebration is that you can invite everyone! Whether they live next door or on the other side of the globe, distance isn’t a barrier for this party!<\/li>\n
  2. Pick a Theme
    \n<\/strong>It’s easier to throw a cohesive party when there’s a theme. Whether your child is into princesses, dinosaurs, Trolls, or you can even throw a party around their favorite color.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose Decorations
    \n<\/strong>Even though the party is online, you’ll still want some fun decorations. Make a special Zoom background and\u00a0send it to everyone ahead of time. Add\u00a0some balloons and streamers to a special chair so the birthday girl or boy really stands out! The bolder the better because don’t forget you’re in a tiny box on the computer, tablet, or phone.<\/li>\n
  4. Don’t Forget the Favors<\/strong>
    \nPlan ahead and prepare to either drop-off\u00a0or mail party\u00a0favors or treats. These can range from cupcakes, a piece of birthday cake, or any supplies needed for activities. Don’t forget to include party instructions, including how to log on and any necessary passwords. This is also where you can really play-up the party’s theme and have some fun. Don’t forget the candy!\u00a0    Sugarpova<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Tennis star Maria Sharapova has a great assortment of\u00a0gummies, chocolates, and truffles that are perfect for favor boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Find\u00a0an Activity
    \n<\/strong>One of the biggest mistakes you can make when throwing a virtual birthday party is not planning an activity. A lot of kids get really shy when they see their friends on Zoom or another online platform. Having an age-appropriate activity and someone in charge of leading it will ensure that everyone has a good time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Support Small Businesses While Throwing a Virtual Birthday Party<\/h2>\n

    When choosing a virtual birthday party activity, don’t forget to support small businesses. Mom and Pop stores need our help now more than ever! Many have changed their business models and gone digital and virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0Here are some virtual birthday party activities that also support small businesses:<\/p>\n