Tweens~Teens The perfect recipe for tween and teen parties is often good food, great music and space to hang out and chat. Ganther advises that for tweens and teens, planning a party is less about choosing a theme and more about creating a vibe. TRENDING • Selfie and Tik Tok stations are the new photo booths for this age group. Create a fun backdrop, set up a few lights and the guests will do the rest! • Customized Snap Chat filters take the party to social media. • Slumber parties with just one or two friends still feel special. Purchase or DIY matching pajamas and enjoy time with besties. Or kick things up a notch with a come-to-you (or go to them) Mobile Laser Forces party. • Take the family to enjoy an activity together. Locales like Riversport and Main Event cater indoor or outdoor adventures perfect for tweens and teens, and Unpluggits offers ceramics options for older kids or families.
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MONEY-SAVER Instead of purchasing a cake, grab cake-making supplies and host a bake-off between a small gathering of friends or family members. SPLURGE-WORTHY Create a custom backdrop for all those selfies. Check out Pinterest for DIY ideas, hire a local party planner to customize one to your teen’s tastes or book a front-yard display through a local company.
“It’s so heartwarming to be able to do this. To see little kids so happy about their signs is one of the best things about this company.” Akwe Trevillion, 17, who owns See Signs Celebrate with her mom Shana and younger brother Jafari, 12
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