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Birthday Party Ideas For Teens Made Fun and Easy
By:Dee Schrock

Birthday party ideas for teensare usually easy to come up with, all you need to know is what kind of party your teen would be interested in. Sometimes, you can ask their friends what ideas they think would be good. Teens tend to talk a little more when friends are around about what they like and dislike. The big thing about a teen party is to make sure you invite all the friends that will make it special. You can have a theme party of some sort or you could just have a gathering of friends.

Music is always of great importance and food comes second at a teen party. Activities will vary on how old your teen is. Young teens from 13 to 15 will probably enjoy a backyard sleepover. Set up the tents for the night, bring in wood for a fire and string hanging Japanese lanterns, which are easy to buy and cheap to purchase. Have a yard dance early in the evening before community curfew or have it in a finished basement or separate wing of the home. Remember, 15 to 17 year-olds tend to take themselves much more seriously and go out for adult things.

A mixed party from high school can also work for birthday party ideas for teens. A group of musical students that could perform in a small band at home or individually with anyone joining in or singing as they wish. What's being described here is a jam session and it is a great night for everyone involved. Snack foods that give extra energy keep the teens from tiring out are also a good idea. Also, 17 to-19 year-olds like to party like everyone else. This age group will party with all male guests such as at a poker party. The girls are also happy to party on their own. They might watch movies together, play cards like the guys, or have a sleepover so they can gab for the night. Both groups will also be perfectly happy at a mixed party. Themes like 60s or 70s parties will work well as will themes that have to do with college or university.

For more birthday party ideas for teens and party themes, visit http://www.fun-theme-party-ideas.com for tons of popular theme party ideas, including decoration, costume, game, and party drink ideas, as well as printable invitations.

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