Not only do we have Christmas, but it’s also teens birthday.
This year it’s a pretty big deal too.
It’s his 18th birthday celebration, and I’m racking my brains as to how we can mark the ocassion in style.
When someone turns 18 they are technically classed as an adult and will go for more grown up party themes to celebrate their birthday, but with this one, I am not too sure how he wants to celebrate.
There is always an 18th birthday party.
But I’m after something a bit different, something that will create many exciting memories and give us something to look back on for years to come, maybe something like hiring a Moonlight Limo and enjoying the day in style.
A professional limo service can make any celebration feel unique and luxurious, ensuring the day is truly unforgettable.
However, I’m also conscious of the fact that there are a few trips planned without teens over the next few months.
And it feels like he should have some travel plans to look forward to as well.
In a few weeks we are going to Costa Brava and after that I’m taking Princess to Nerja in Spain for a few days.
Teen isn’t going because of his school and work commitments.
He also doesn’t find the family holiday as exciting as he used to.
I can’t think what he means when he’s got 1-year-old and 3-year-old sisters!
5 Alternative Ideas For An 18th Birthday Celebration
A Trip To New York
A trip to New York is at the top of my list, and I think it’s something we would very much enjoy together.
It would be a great Mother and son adventure, taking in all the sites such as the Statute Of Liberty and Ground Zero.
We could go for coffee and cupcakes, brunch the way New Yorkers do and stroll around Central Park.
OK, teen doesn’t really stroll but he’d do it for his Mother, I’m sure.
We’ll just have to take our chances with the weather, as New York is prone to snow at this time of year.
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You sound like the most exciting amazing mum! All those ideas are brilliant and he’ll love! x
Great ideas! What a fab mum! New York would be brilliant 🙂
OOh a weekend away with his girlfriend sounds rather fab x
You’ve got some great ideas there, and I have to agree that a New York trip sounds like the best! I’m still trying to convince my mum to take me there for my 18th… Which was nearly 6 years ago. :p Stephanie x
New York would be amazing! I wish I’d gone somewhere like that for my 18th or 21st!
Wow, I wish my mum was as cool as you! I’m sure you will work it all out and he will have a fantastic time x
What great ideas. I don’t even want to think about 18th birthday – (I can’t believe I am planning a second birthday party at the minute). I hope he has an amazing 18th birthday!!
it would be New York for me as well! There’s so much to do there and so much to explore. Whatever he chooses to do I hope he’ll have a fabulous day xx
Some brilliant ideas for such a special occasion, it would be amazing at 18 to do any of them especially a trip to New York or the tandem skydive!
I dont remember my 18th bday but these are great ideas. I wish I could be 10 times younger!
It is really lovely that you have put so much thought and consideration in to this!
I hope he wants to go to NY with you and spend some time together but if not, you’ve definitely got some solid back-up plans!
X X
Granny absolutely loved having Teen and his girlfriend to stay, and I hope they feel they’d like to come again. And it certainly brought home to me that he’s a Young Man now! Have you asked him yet which he’d prefer to do? My guess is that the best present you could give this young adult is – the choice.
its such a big birthday isn’t it! I’d vote for New York – my eldest are much closer in age so I couldn’t go off with just MeeMee for her 18th last year. I opted for special family holiday to Menorca to all be together before she flew the best to uni. Kaz x
Those all sound like fab ideas! I went out in Covent Garden with some friends for my 18th birthday 😉
I didn’t do too much on my 18th birthday, I spent it with family. These are great ideas.
Love these ideas, especially the trip to New York! I would have loved that for my 18th birthday! x
You sound like a great month! I would have loved this for my 18th.
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You sound like the most exciting amazing mum! All those ideas are brilliant and he’ll love! x
Great ideas! What a fab mum! New York would be brilliant 🙂
OOh a weekend away with his girlfriend sounds rather fab x
You’ve got some great ideas there, and I have to agree that a New York trip sounds like the best! I’m still trying to convince my mum to take me there for my 18th… Which was nearly 6 years ago. :p Stephanie x
New York would be amazing! I wish I’d gone somewhere like that for my 18th or 21st!
Wow, I wish my mum was as cool as you! I’m sure you will work it all out and he will have a fantastic time x
What great ideas. I don’t even want to think about 18th birthday – (I can’t believe I am planning a second birthday party at the minute). I hope he has an amazing 18th birthday!!
it would be New York for me as well! There’s so much to do there and so much to explore. Whatever he chooses to do I hope he’ll have a fabulous day xx
Some brilliant ideas for such a special occasion, it would be amazing at 18 to do any of them especially a trip to New York or the tandem skydive!
I dont remember my 18th bday but these are great ideas. I wish I could be 10 times younger!
It is really lovely that you have put so much thought and consideration in to this!
I hope he wants to go to NY with you and spend some time together but if not, you’ve definitely got some solid back-up plans!
X X
Granny absolutely loved having Teen and his girlfriend to stay, and I hope they feel they’d like to come again. And it certainly brought home to me that he’s a Young Man now! Have you asked him yet which he’d prefer to do? My guess is that the best present you could give this young adult is – the choice.
its such a big birthday isn’t it! I’d vote for New York – my eldest are much closer in age so I couldn’t go off with just MeeMee for her 18th last year. I opted for special family holiday to Menorca to all be together before she flew the best to uni. Kaz x
Those all sound like fab ideas! I went out in Covent Garden with some friends for my 18th birthday 😉
I didn’t do too much on my 18th birthday, I spent it with family. These are great ideas.
Love these ideas, especially the trip to New York! I would have loved that for my 18th birthday! x
You sound like a great month! I would have loved this for my 18th.