| Turning 50 is a significant affair in a person's life. It is | | | | personal messages. Some can be funny; some can |
| at time that should be commemorated and | | | | be serious, after they have read the card. Put it |
| celebrated. But not everyone wants a big party bash | | | | back. It's the thought that counts. Now go pick up |
| or a lavish celebration. Some people prefer to | | | | something for a special dinner and make it for them |
| celebrate in a quieter, more subdued manner. Here | | | | that evening. |
| are ideas for celebrating a 50th birthday that will still | | | | |
| be very memorable yet are simple and personal. | | | | Perhaps something a little more elaborate yet quiet |
| | | | | and personal would be a weekend-get-away to a |
| There are lots of pretty ideas for big and elaborate | | | | bed a breakfast. That can be restful, romantic and |
| 50th birthday celebrations. Those work for the | | | | very memorable. |
| person turning 50 that likes that sort of thing. But | | | | |
| what about for the person that choose more | | | | Along the same line would be a weekend trip to wine |
| intimate, quiet affairs? | | | | tasting country. There are limo tours that will handle |
| | | | | everything and that can be very special and fun for |
| The following ideas are intended for a low key 50th | | | | two or four people for a memorable 50th birthday. |
| Birthday celebration, but still memorable. | | | | |
| | | | | Consider a candle light dinner in a special location-not |
| Write a letter to the person and then read it to them | | | | just at home but somewhere or unexpected. Pick a |
| explaining how much they mean to you, and how | | | | place that is important to the birthday person. |
| much they are apprehended and loved. Contain in this | | | | |
| letter examples of things they have done and the | | | | What if you can't be with someone on their special |
| positive impact that has had on the lives of others. | | | | 50th birthday? Here's a creative, and simple idea, yet |
| | | | | very personal. Tell the person that today for their |
| If you are deciding to stay at home for the 50th | | | | birthday you are going to be thinking about them all |
| birthday, cook that special person their favorite meal. | | | | day. You are going to do things you know they |
| Spare no expense and go all out... make it a meal not | | | | would enjoy. After the day, call them and tell them |
| to easy to forget. Consider having it catered or | | | | what you did and how much it made you conceive |
| made by someone else-so you can enjoy it without | | | | of them. |
| any work as well. | | | | |
| | | | | Take a hike, a long hike... be well prepared. Take |
| A spa for one or for two can be a great if the | | | | along a lunch, plenty of water and enjoy a 50th |
| birthday person like the luxuries of a relaxing, | | | | birthday with someone special and nature in a place |
| soothing environment. They can go by themselves | | | | they have never been to before. |
| and put the whole world on hold for a while or it can | | | | |
| be shared with another person. | | | | Pictures... everyone loves pictures....open up a good |
| | | | | bottle of wine or better yet champagne and pull out |
| Give a birthday card or cards in a completely | | | | the picture albums and pour through them and relive |
| spontaneous way. Go to the store and pick out a | | | | the memories. That will be a night that will be |
| birthday card or two or three and hand it to the | | | | remembered and you will talk about for a long time |
| birthday person. You can share with them many | | | | to come. |