Your friend’s birthday is right around the corner, and you’re not quite sure what to do. Maybe you’re tied up with work. Maybe you’re low on cash. Maybe you just found out (via Facebook, of course). Whatever it is, you want to do something to show that you care! No need to panic – check out these last minute birthday ideas!
Special Occasion Cakes:
Brandeis Dining Services conveniently offers ready-to-order cakes. You can choose from various flavors, sizes, frostings, and top it off with a personalized message (e.g. Happy birthday, Betty Varghese!). They even throw in the candles, plates, and napkins. Payment can be done by credit card, points/Dining dollars, and WhoCash, and the cake can be picked up at the C-store. And hey, there are kosher options, too!
Get Crafty:
Pull out the paper, string, glitter glue, and markers! Go wild and plaster their door, their windows, their room, their car, etc. with a dizzying array of birthday embellishments. This is your chance to have fun, be goofy, and be creative.
Tickets to a fun Event:
Tickets to a movie showing, a small concert in Boston, etc. can make a fun and thoughtful gift. It’s always nice to have something to look forward to!
Moody/Main Street Odyssey:
Moody and Main Street are lined with numerous restaurants and diverse cuisine options. I love looking at this convenient restaurant guide for a clear list of restaurants by ethnic cuisine with reviews and pricing to match.
Mug Cakes:
These delicious individual cakes make a quick and easy treat! Whip them up in mere minutes for a sweet birthday celebration! Check out Lauren Katz’s article for amazing recipes and instructions.
Delicious chocolate cake in a mug!
C-Store Points Spree
Here’s a simple solution to those that feel overwhelmed by the amount of points they have: Hit up the C-store for a variety of party snacks. From chocolates to gelato to those fake but equally tasty “thin mint” cookie dupes, the C-store holds a surprisingly wide selection of yummies that are perfect for feeding a crowd.
A Classic Birthday Card
Last but never least, a personal birthday note never fails as a heartfelt way of expressing just how much your friend means to you.