Notorious for showering insane gifts on their family and friends, celebrities have always been in the limelight for their extravagant lifestyle. Living a celebrity life can be a huge party where birthdays would always be given special attention. Call it luck or whatever you wish, celebrities have it all when it comes to splurging on birthday gifts for just about anyone they wish to. For most of us, we need to be loaded to afford some of the million dollar gifts that often change hands although it does remain a distant dream. Nevertheless, it is always worth looking at some of those expensive gifts even if all we can do is go gaga over them.

Roadhouse blues

One of the best gifts that you would find most of the celebrities gifting to the loved ones would have to be sports cars. For celebrities who happen to be guys, a Bugatti Veyron would certainly qualify for one of the best gifts that you can ever find. A $2.2 million car, wow! Beyonce bought Jay-Z one for his birthday. This put him in the elite class of celebrities who hop around in this million dollar beauty. Then again, P Diddy got his 16-year old son a $500,000 Mayback. Adam Sandler went a bit further and gifted a Maserati Quattroporte worth more than a million dollars each to the cast of Grown-Ups. Paris Hilton’s pink Bentley worth 2 million was a treat for herself while Ben Affleck rolled out a Rolls Royce Phantom worth more than 3 million for his beau J Lo. Need one say more? Celebrity gifts just keep getting better and better. Teen idol Justin Bieber brought in his 16^th birthday with a Range Rover as a gift from Usher, his manager and mentor. That’s even before Bieber got his driving license. Yo You maan. Val Kilmer gifted his 1965 Chevorlet Impala, now a classic, to rapper 50 Cents. The list goes on and on and on.

Entertainment on the high seas

Another gift that is very common among celebrities would have to be yachts. Most of the celebrities like to stay away from the glare of public life, a reason why they are forced to find places and exotic islands for that much needed privacy. Tiger Woods presented a $20 million yacht to his now ex-wife as a wedding, not birthday gift. So, most of us can’t afford to even dream about sailing the high seas in our personal yacht. But, hey, that should stop you from renting a yacht as a gift for your better half. Go ahead, take the day off and sail away on a romantic vacation even if it’s just for a day.

A piece of paradise

Real estate does feature high on the celebrity gift list. More than just a sound investment for sure. Some look like mini fortresses on private islands but then again, this is about the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Naomi Campbell’s Russian billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin was  gifted the Horus-Eye Eco House, a fantasy home, on her 41^st birthday.  Jay-Z wasn’t far behind with Beyonce becoming richer by $20 million with a plush home on a private island.

Celebrity gifts we can afford

A beauty cream worth $600 infused with diamond power could be just the perfect gift although not for someone young. A pair of sleek and sophisticated Cartier rimmed sunglasses at $850 is just what your man may love. How about a sleek pair of Luis Vuitton shoes for the lady in your life? At a thousand dollars it is well worth it for someone you love. There’s every reason to shop online for some of the finest gifts that even celebrities won’t mind even though they don’t cost a bomb.

The urge to splurge doesn’t stop when it comes to celebrities and birthday gifts. David Beckham presented Spice Girl wife Victoria with a $129,000 Hermes Himalayan Birkin Bag. Oprah sent a team of 100 employees on a $750,000 worth 10-day luxury cruise to the Mediterranean. Suri, Tom Cruise’s daughter gets a pony and $130,000 worth holiday gifts. Jude Law woos Sienna Miller with a fully restored baby grand piano and a $200,000 diamond and sapphire ring waiting for her in it.

They say life gets better at 40. And, why not? If you are soon to complete four decades on this planet then you have more than one reason to celebrate. Or let’s say you are looking for different ways to celebrate. This is a milestone where most people begin to reevaluate life and contemplate on whether they have achieved their dreams and desires. But, hey, there is plenty of time for reflection. The first thing is to celebrate, and celebrate in style you must.

An evening of absolute comedy

To tickle everyone’s funny bone a singing telegram person, someone who could be really whacky, is just the right thing to set everyone in the party mood. Just in case you want to do that in the office, make sure to have the boss’s permission. Alternatively, a comic drag queen artist can have everyone in splits. Just make sure you pass on some juicy information about the birthday boy or girl. Hire a professional comedian could do a great job of pulling the birthday boy or girl to bit. Have him jump right in the middle of the party and do the honors.

Gag gifts are always welcome

Gag gifts may not be new but they are still fun for 40 year olds as well. Sweatshirts, hoodies, tank tops, posts, stickers, mugs, calendars… you will find them all and much more. Throw in a walker or cane and you are bound to set the ball rolling at the party. Get creative and assemble a survival kit with corn removers, hemorrhoid cream, and joint pain medicine. Ah, the laughter won’t die down for a while. There are crazy certificates and awards with the choicest of words like ‘Old fart of the year’ that you can have framed and delivered. Plastic dentures, an

Rollin with the Stones

Get creative, nostalgic, retro…. it all depends on what you and your partner plan. Of course, you could throw a surprise party although this calls for a lot of help from others. No matter what, stack up on a lot of music from the days when you were growing up. That’s a great way to bring on the nostalgia.  Better still, you could hire a tribute band. You will find lots of tribute bands that thrash out great stuff from the Rolling Stones to the Jacksons, Spandau Ballet, U2, AC/DC and more. Just make sure you are ‘in tune’ with the type of music the birthday boy or girl vibes with from the yesteryears.

Fishin it up

Ok, here is something really ‘cool’. How about an underwater theme? Whether you are a bunch of scuba divers or not everyone’s going to enjoy this one. Dress up as a great white shark  or s sea horse. Of course, there are plenty of marine life costumes to choose from. Get creative as you like. Lobster costumes are awesome while many are bound to turn up as an octopus and sailors. King Neptune and his mermaid, that’s another incredible way to set the mood for the party.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum

Themed parties are great and a pirate theme would be just the perfect one for a 40^th celebration. Invite your friends with a ‘Aye matey invitation. It would be good to have everyone come up with different pirate costumes so let them know well in advance. There is plenty you can shop for a pirate themed party. Costumes, eye patches, swords, bandanas, skeletons, pirate skull balls, mylar balloons… go ahead and have a blast. Some of them you could pass around to your guests as they arrive. To take your pirate themed party to the next level, serve plenty of meat, fruits, beer, good ol’ rum, and have a few skeletons placed around the room dressed as pirates. And, don’t forget about the dead man’s chest. You could fill that up with presents.

You can always have an ‘over the hill’ or ‘blast from the past’ party and reminiscent the days gone by. Let the guests arrive dressed up from the past, the crazier or creative the better. A tailgate party for the guys with plenty of beer, chips, hot dogs, and rock and roll in your backyard, could be just the way to celebrate. Ladies aren’t short on options either. From chick-flicks to makeovers, and wine and cocktails with plenty of junk food and desert, this is the time to celebrate not diet. Go ahead and have a blast.

Celebrities have all sorts of fun. They have enough cash to maintain a lavish lifestyle and buy just about everything that is out of reach of most of us. In order to emulate any them and go on a spending spree, you would either have to be a celebrity or live in a dream world. Contrary to popular belief, it is not always right to say that celebrities have the money power. There are some precious things that can be bought by you and me and all the other average earners without having to break the bank. So, relax and let us look at a few insane birthday gifts that could really flip your chick or guy over.

The best thing is that insane gifts needn’t be expensive nor do you have to expend all your creative juices. I mean, that’s what our objective here is, isn’t it. So, an ashtray that screams and coughs every time someone flips a cigarette in it, does live up to the definition of insane, right. Yes, this could be one of the best gifts to present a smoker with. Gift an ashtray designed as a pair of lungs and your chain smoking friend may just give up smoking altogether.

Ping pong for the beer belly

For the guy with a beer belly who loves his sports a beer pong table. The inflatable table can be used in a pool and available in a riot of colors with a set of ping pong paddles and balls. There are plenty of tables that can be placed on the ground as well. So, if your guy is a beer freak then go all out to get him one of these pong tables that won’t cost you more than a couple of tens. You could shop online for a variety of tables.

A hot vacation

We all love a hot vacation and with your loved one’s birthday coming up, a vacation could be just the perfect gift. It needn’t be too far from home either or if you do have the budget then the sky is the limit. There are cheap ways to travel also, so go ahead and surprise her with a vacation to a destination where the two of you can enjoy yourself most.

If the birthday boy or girl has a particular hobby or interest, then buy a not-so-typical gift based on it. For an avid angler, a wall mounted singing fish is sure to find a special place. Then again, there are plenty of personalized gifts such as monogrammed toilet paper and heated toilet seats, which could be just as insane for some of us.

A rockin birthday gift idea

Arrange tickets for an out of town rock concert. This is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. You get to enjoy a holiday and a plenty of music as well. Go ahead and take along some of the birthday boy or girl’s friends and turn it into one big party. Sounds simple, but this is one gift that won’t cost you much although you are at liberty to make it as luxurious as possible.

Buy a Piece of Ireland

Gift a piece of the beautiful Irish countryside to your loved one for under $50. No kidding. You can purchase one square foot of land in rural Ireland complete with legal documents certifying your ownership. You also receive details of the location and maps on how to get there.

A few more surprises

How about gifting your girlfriend a horse? Yes, you can do that. Horses can share a very special relationship with humans. If you think it sounds insane, it is for some. How do you get to look after a horse in a city? Well you will need to speak to a stable owner and pay a monthly fee for its upkeep. It won’t cost you the earth. What could be more fun than wrapping yourself in a cake box and presenting yourself to the man or woman in your life? This is sure to set a few sparks alight. Then, how about arranging for a gypsy type caravan and have a group of friends dress up as gypsies and party at different locations?

Ok, so you are soon to be sweet 16 and on your way to becoming an adult but still aren’t there yet. That doesn’t mean you can’t pull out the stops to celebrate your 16^th birthday in a special way. But let’s start with the nitty gritty first. This is a difficult age, right. So you need to be in tune with your likes and dislikes right now. If you are the lucky one to turn 16 soon, this is a step in the right direction when it comes to planning your birthday party. As a parent, you would need to get into your teen’s shoes and help with the planning accordingly. Listen to his or her wishes and be a bit flexible with a sort of ‘cool dude’ approach even if it is just for a day. No matter what, it would be best to make it an ‘all teens’ affair and keep the parents including yourselves out of it eventually. Just be around for the key celebration of cutting the cake and then let the kids enjoy a parent-free environment later on.

While music is going to play a major role, let’s start with the food. For a rocking party you need to have great grub for the teen crowd. Finger foods are something they can’t do without so make sure that flows along with plenty of mocktails and a non-alcoholic punch. Pizzas, chips and dip, brownies, cupcakes, cherry cream floats, pretzels, and a cotton candy birthday cake…  there is plenty of food choices for a swell meal on a 16^th birthday. If it is more a guy scene, make sure the quantities are even more.

Go Greased Lightening

Girls always dream of their 16^th birthday right from the time they qualify as a teen. From rock star themes to fashion, music, and sports, there could be much on a girl’s mind for a 16^th birthday theme party. A 50s style, let’s do the hop theme is a great idea for a rock and roll party. Remember Travolta in Grease. This is a perfect theme to get those teenagers shaking their hips all night and burning up that quarter mile. Serve up milk shakes and plenty of burgers. The kids would love to have some of the hot designs in sunglasses from the 50s as party favors.

Now, this one is strictly if you plan on a girlie party. But then again, what good is Cinderella without a knight in shining armor? Yes, a Cinderella’s Ball themed party would go down well with the kids. Lil Wayne threw one for his daughter Reginae’s 13^th birthday. You will find a wide range of Cimderella Party Supplies at online stores. It would be great to have the guests arrive in ballroom attire and serve sparkling grape juice in plastic champagne flutes.

Another incredible theme for a 16^th birthday party is a Hawaiian Luau. All you need is fresh flowers, streamers, plenty of fruits including a fruity punch, and your guests to arrive in cool Hawaiian outfits. Hand out a lei to each guest and get the party rolling with hoola hoop games with some generous prizes.  You can turn your home into a tropical dreamland for a day. Just make sure there is plenty of Hawaiian music although the kids may get into the groove with stuff from Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Aaliyah, and Black Eyed Peas later on. Speaking of music, hiring a DJ or MC can really set the party on fire. A little bit of participation from family and friends will set the tone for the night.

16 year old guys can have a riotous and rollicking time. An outdoor BBQ, Super Bowl theme, video game theme or a beach party are only some suggestions to get your brains racking for a super 16^th boys party. Guys dig sports so a sports theme will go down just as well with the kids. Then again, the boys would love a night out, which could be anything from a round of gaming to a movie, go-karting, rock concert and more. Forget those stereotyped themes. Go for something completely different. Remember, you only turn sweet 16 once.

Age is no bar when it comes to partying and going retro on your birthday isn’t any different at all. The yesteryears bring back great memories. Think of the 60s. Days of the flower power generation, a time where peace and love and not war were the demands of the growing generation. And, then the music was awesome. Of course, there was Woodstock in 1969 to show just how much times were a changing. Yes, they were and you can relive those moments with a great 1960s retro party and celebrate in style.

This is the time to look for peace signs and pull out a few cool things that the hippies of the 1960s did. In fact they did plenty of cool things. A tie-dyed shirt and fringed vest. Get your guests to dress up as a hippie. Beads, sandals, yarn, a guitar et al. Get set for a groovy time. There are plenty of hippe-themed decorations you can deck the whole party venue with. Make sure there are plenty of peace symbols. That is something really symbolic of the 1960s. Just make sure the peace signs are as fluorescent as possible for that authentic retro effect.

Your playlist calls for a variety of songs right from Boy Dylan, the Doors, Canned Heat, the good old Rolling Stones, who are sure to keep the party alive, Jimi Hendrix. The Doors and their famous ‘Roadhouse Blues’. Yes, you could even have a theme from anyone of the stars from the 60s. Dressing up for the occasion is simple as well, and that’s what great about the hippie style as well. Worn out jeans, bell bottoms, sandals. A time to dress as freely as you like. You could have a bead making session where everyone can come up with their own patterns, colors, and combos. You will find plenty of 1960s birthday party supplies online. Whirl decorations, peace symbols, JF Kennedy cutouts, tie and die garlands,….. an awesome choice.

The invitations too can be all ‘hippied’ up with a groovy peace sign and flowery background. Just make sure you convey the message to come dressed in their own groovy, hippie garb. Remember Love Bug, the retro buggy, the inimitable beetle car. You can have pictures of them on your invitation as well. Send across a groovy message in style.

If you need any help in choosing music, here are some of the classics. A good start to the party ought to be ‘My Girl’ from The Supremes and The temptations. If the party is in honor of the lady in your life, don’t miss this one and follow that up with ‘I Got You Babe.’ . ‘I’m a believer’ by The Monkees was another popular hit while everyone will start to vibe well ‘Good Vibrations’ from The Beach Boys. The music just keeps getting better and better. Soul Sacrifice by Santana… those awesome guitar riffs and drum beats will keep the party rolling for hours together.

For the men, Beatles outfits will truly represent the 1960s. Call it a British invasion into culture with the suit with black lapel, white shirt, and tie. There is an incredible range of short black mop top wigs, a clean cut style that you will find online. Look for some Sgt. Peppers costumes. They are among the best ways to go retro.

Speaking of outfits, you have the Love Child costume and psychedelic outfits that the ladies will love to adorn at the party. Tight mini dresses with some of loud vintage paisley patterns, tight mini dresses, and large black and white checked prints. Then again, those sexy mini dresses and Go-Go boots are sure to be a hit at the party. There is so much you can do to go retro and add a little touch of authenticity to your outfit and the occasion as well.  Then there is the hippie birthday cake that you can get to look and taste real funky. A goody bag with headbands, love bead necklaces and probably a CD packed with music from the 1960s is a swell way to end your retro party.

If you want to throw a birthday party no one will forget, you need to be different. How obvious that sounds. Ok, but the fact is you may be looking for ways to make your birthday bash ‘unique’, a relative term depending on whether you are a geek, someone who loves to think out of the box, or maybe just a simple old guy or gal. Anyway, the idea is to be as different as possible so that your friends have a rocking good time and remember it the next year as well. Be creative, think playful, think naughty if you must as long as it is an adult’s birthday bash, and you will be amazed at the amount of ideas you can come up with. But, that’s not what this article is about. It’s to help you with ideas. So let’s get down to business and take you right around from Tokyo to New Orleans.

Go Japanese on your birthday

Sugoi! Oh, that’s ‘awesome’ in Japanese and throwing a Jap theme party is really something if you live in the west. Yeah, there are plenty of sushi restaurants and all, but having a kimono party at home is truly a great idea. There are plenty of Japanese Theme decorations including party favors made from bamboo and paper that not only affordable but truly represent the culture while you get to embrace the theme perfectly. Check out the range of origami decorations that are easy to hang from the ceiling, along the wall, or can be used as table centerpieces. Then there are parasols and lanterns that make a great centerpiece. Your tryst with origami can extend to paper fans, invitations with Japanese motifs and much more.

Everyone would undoubtedly not stop talking about those Japanese themed party favors you dish out at the party. Decorated chopsticks, bonsai plants, origami stuff, paper fans, Buddha ornaments, picturesque postcards… you will find an incredible range of Japanese themed party favors as perfect take-away gifts. What’s going to really bowl everyone over is the Japanese cuisine that you serve. Go heavy on the rice crackers, noodles, teriyaki chicken, and salads, while some of your guests may love sushi. For the birthday cake, you could have words in Japanese on the frosting. Don’t forget to serve pots of green tea if possible and have sake in the drinks section for the adults as well. Everyone will oblige with a big and a ‘domo arigato’ at the end of the night.

A Big Easy party theme

Back in New Orleans they sure know how to live it up during the Mardi Gras. This could be the best theme for your special birthday bash. Based on this carnival idea you can send out colorful invitations. Let everyone know it is a costume party so that they come up with exciting and outrageous costumes that can really turn the heat up at the party. For decorations, stick to the tradition of green, purple, and gold, three colors that will transport your guests straight to the streets of New Orleans. There are plenty of decorations to help reinvent the Big Easy at your party venue. You could prop up a set of French Quarter buildings with a lighted arch and working lamp posts. If you plan to have your party at home, a part of your neighborhood could be used to hold a mini carnival procession, provided you have prior approval of the neighbors. Fill up the room with Fat Tuesday balloons and just make sure the fiery spirit of the Mardi Gras engulfs your guests. Get everyone to think outside the box when it comes to masks and costumes. They are the focus of the theme so get them into a character role that they can pull right through the party. The more vibrant and colorful the costumers are, the more your guests are going to have a swell time. Bring on a buffet with Cajun favorites. Gumbo cooked with shrimp, ham, chicken, crab meat, with plenty of okra, onion and pepper ought to be high priority on your menu. After all, everyone will be ravenous after all the revelry.

Sweeter options

How about a Scotch and chocolate birthday party? Whether it’s your 30^th birthday or you are three decades older, single malt Scotch on the rocks, chocolate truffle and fudge, chocolate chip cookies and pretzels, and a chocolate birthday cake with a vintage car design is sure to keep everyone in high spirits.

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