Let's sympathize together with Aries, Taurus and some Pisces, whose plans for celebrating their birthday in 2021 were covered with a big copper basin of self-isolation. Perhaps someone dreamed of a cool and loud party in a loft, someone had plans for a romantic trip, and someone had already paid a deposit for renting a country house where they planned to spend the weekend with family and barbecue.
But what can we do, we will proceed from what we have - 4 walls, the possibility of online meetings and courier deliveries. If your friend’s birthday suddenly falls on an unlucky date, it’s time to show your ingenuity and creativity by organizing a real safe holiday for him! Let's figure out how.
Beautiful
Balls
A detail that will create the basis for a festive mood. It would seem that what’s wrong is that we regularly see balloons and they no longer evoke such childish delight. But, believe me, when you see only the interior of your apartment 24/7 for a long time, bright, multi-colored, shiny balls will bring real magic to this day!
If a friend lives with someone, you can agree with the neighbor about a surprise - order balloons for early in the morning and, while the birthday boy is sleeping, the neighbor will take the delivery and decorate the room.
Does the birthday boy live alone or do you not know his neighbors? No problem, the unexpected delivery of holiday cheer will delight you just as much. Choose companies that write about safe delivery on their website.
Where to order:
Sharonline.ru - delivery operates 24/7 and promises to comply with the highest safety standards. They not only treat their hands with an antiseptic when working with your order, but also use special bactericidal lamps and closed-type air recirculators to disinfect the room.
Prices:
- Cloud of multi-colored balls (20 pieces) — RUB 1,999.
- Set of “Birthday” balloons with a number of your choice—RUB 2,499.
- Surprise box “Funny Emotions” — RUB 2,799.
Sharumba - there is no minimum order amount and it will be delivered in literally 2 hours throughout Moscow and the Moscow region. The company is attentive, first of all, to the health of employees and couriers - they regularly measure temperatures and carry out sanitization every hour - they thoroughly wash their hands and treat everything with antiseptic, including work surfaces.
Prices:
- Cloud of 25 multi-colored balls - RUB 1,500.
- Stylish fountain made of balls with numbers - RUB 2,770.
- A composition of balloons with an individual inscription - RUB 3,680.
Happy Balloon - not only care about the health of employees and processing orders, but also about your mood during “quarantine”. Here you can buy a large ball wrapped in toilet paper and even a large transparent ball with buckwheat and an individual inscription.
Prices:
- Box with balls “Kus!” — 2,500 rub.
- Arrangement of balloons (35 pieces + number) - 5,400 rubles.
- Quarantine support kit (a ball in toilet paper and a ball with buckwheat) - RUB 4,700.
Bouquet
No, no, if your friend is a guy, don't scroll through this item. In 2020, the understanding of the word “bouquet” has gone far beyond flower shops. Now you can find so many variations - bouquets from sausage, from fast food and even from bottles of alcohol. Anyone will be happy with such a gift!
Of course, floral arrangements will never go out of style. If your friend is a girl, feel free to order a bouquet of her favorite flowers. You don’t know which ones she likes - roses, peonies and tulips are always at the peak of popularity.
Where to order:
Flor2U.ru - for those who still decided to please their friend with flowers. The bouquet will be delivered in just 2 hours and they will definitely send you a photo before delivery so that you can be sure of the quality. Courier boxes are disinfected after each delivery and temperatures are taken, so you don’t have to worry about safety.
Prices:
- Bouquet of 21 roses - RUB 1,590.
- Bouquet of 45 tulips - RUB 3,990.
- Bouquet of 19 spray roses - RUB 4,390.
Bloomie - here you can find bouquets that will greatly surprise you with their composition. It’s one thing when it’s made from chocolates or sausages (those are also available here) and quite another when the compositions are made from handmade marshmallows and dried fruits.
Prices:
- Sausage bouquet - RUB 3,790.
- Sweet bouquet of dried fruits - RUB 2,390.
- Bouquet of marshmallows and sweets - RUB 2,990.
SweetGift - in this online store we recommend taking a closer look at bouquets of fruits and berries. Of course, chocolate-covered strawberries will make a special impression - they even sound delicious. A basket of fruits and flowers is not only beautiful, but also good for the immune system, which is extremely important during an epidemic.
Prices:
- Bouquet of berries “Berry dessert” - 2,800 rubles.
- Bouquet of flowers and strawberries “Sweet morning” - 3,500 rubles.
- Basket with fruits and flowers “Vitamin C” - 4,200 rubles.
Raffle for a friend’s birthday: “Accident”
How to prank your friend? To implement your plan, talk to strangers, one of whom will play a police officer.
How to prank your friend? To do this, the senior lieutenant calls the “victim” and reports that her car was damaged in an accident. The girl goes out to the parking lot, where she begins to deal with what happened. At this time, the lieutenant is shouting louder and louder that it’s the girl’s birthday today and she shouldn’t be disturbed. After this, everyone present organizes a flash mob and gives gifts.
Photo: pixabay.com: UGC
Tasty
Breakfast
Why not lunch or dinner? It's simple - it's a pleasant mood for the whole day! It’s not for nothing that cafes and restaurants pay so much attention to the breakfast menu - there is something caring, cozy and pleasantly homely about them. In addition, each of us would be happy to realize that he just woke up, and someone already thought about him early in the morning.
Of course, the best thing is a homemade breakfast. But in the current conditions this is impossible and it’s good that there are many places where they will do no worse and deliver it in the shortest possible time. Ask to add a nice note of congratulations - breakfast will be even tastier.
Where to order:
Local cuisine - in addition to a wide variety of breakfasts, they have one big advantage - from the order to the birthday person’s door it will take only 30 minutes. Breakfast will remain as warm as if it had just been carefully prepared at home in the kitchen.
By the way, we have a promotional code for you: BASH500 for 500 bonus rubles when registering in the application. You can pay with them up to half the cost of the order. Let's say you order breakfast for the birthday boy for 800 rubles, but pay only 400 (100 bonuses will remain in your account and will be waiting for your next order).
Prices:
- Rice porridge with strawberry sauce — 167 rub.
- Ricotta cheesecakes with orange zest - 267 rub.
- Scramble with salmon and spinach — 397 rub.
Upside Down Cake delivers contactless breakfasts all day long because they adhere to the “when you get up, then it’s morning” rule (we completely agree with them). In addition to the taste of the dishes, the cafe pays great attention to presentation. Therefore, even with delivery, the birthday person will receive a completely “Instagrammable” dish.
Prices:
- Quinoa porridge with coconut milk — 380 rub.
- Eggs Benedict with salmon — 490 rub.
- Belgian waffles — 420 rub.
Papa John's - yes, we agree, the place is not exactly a “breakfast place”. But when else can you eat your favorite pizza in bed early in the morning without a twinge of conscience, if not on your birthday? I advise you to order two pizzas - a main and a dessert. When else will the birthday boy try pizza with strawberries and marshmallows or black currants and condensed milk.
Prices:
- Italian with mozzarella and pepperoni — 359 rub.
- Pizza 9 cheeses — 469 rub.
- Pizza “Strawberry and marshmallows” — 549 rub.
Didn't like these options? Take a look at the article where we recommend a variety of food deliveries in Moscow - we’re sure you’ll find what you need.
Cake
What's a birthday without blowing out the candles and cutting off the biggest piece of cake for the birthday boy? So we think that this is impossible. The time for store-bought cakes is long gone - now there are so many video tutorials on YouTube and recipes on the Internet that you can easily prepare a masterpiece with your own hands. In this case, it can be sent to the birthday person by taxi - most services now provide a delivery service.
If you don’t have time or are afraid to not surprise, but upset the birthday boy with your cake, then choose one of the Moscow confectioneries, where you can order one of the ready-made cake options, or make an individual one - from filling to design.
Where to order:
Iris Delicia - here you can choose the most classic cake - honey cake, Napoleon or, for example, pancho. But we advise you to pay attention to photo cakes and cakes with an unusual design - when you still have the opportunity to try “Starry Sky” or “Suitcase with Money”. By the way, there is also a large section with berry sweets - no one will refuse such a portion of vitamins. The order will be delivered to the birthday person contactlessly - the courier will leave it at the door and move away to a safe distance.
Prices:
- Cake “Tender Rose” - 790 RUR/kg
- Berry cake “Fruit Happiness” - 990 RUR/kg
- Cake “Bag of Dollars” – 990 RUR/kg
Tortoff - this confectionery company has thoroughly prepared for our self-isolation - now here you can order a cake weighing only 1 kg or even a diet cake (well, you know, not so many calories are spent at home). If you suddenly forgot about the holiday and need a cake urgently, this is definitely the place for you, because the order can be prepared in just 40 minutes (excluding delivery) and they don’t charge any extra charge for it.
Prices:
- Cake “Berry cocktail” - 1,390 rub./kg
- Mirror cake “Black Velvet” - RUB 1,790/kg
- Dietary cake “Citrus explosion” - RUB 1,790/kg
Cakes - for those who love originality and discounts. They are provided here for literally everything: the weight of the cake, the date and time of the order. There are also really interesting cakes here - there is an “outside” cake with open layers, a 3D cake in the form of a golden pineapple or a globe, and even “18+” cakes, if you know what we mean.
Prices:
- Naked cake with flowers and berries - RUB 1,220/kg
- Cake in the shape of a large hamburger - RUB 1,230/kg
- Cake “Game of Thrones” with the Iron Throne — RUB 1,320/kg
How to surprise your husband on his anniversary
It's no secret that with age, men's reserves of romanticism are catastrophically depleted. A long-term relationship with a spouse, daily responsibilities for providing comfort, finances and command leadership to one’s family are least conducive to maintaining a sensual and tender worldview, even among those who fully possessed it in their youth.
Well, an anniversary birthday is a great opportunity to awaken forgotten emotions in your husband and, at the same time, show yourself as an attentive and loving wife.
To do this, each woman chooses her own tactics: some light candles on the table, others light lanterns on the wall, others light stars in the sky. Any of these options takes place if the eyes of a loved one light up with happiness.
Back to basics
Does your family live in a modern home in an industrial metropolis, spending all their time in the turmoil of the “concrete jungle”? For those hostages of the urban lifestyle, who draw information about nature and its inhabitants exclusively from the Discovery Channel, it will be useful to plunge into the romantic atmosphere of pastoral Provence, enjoy its regularity and tranquility.
Rent a house in the village and organize a party there for the hero of the day. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a crowded feast with plenty of food or an intimate evening for two – a calm and spiritual holiday in a harmonious atmosphere will leave a lasting impression on all participants.
During the warm season, set tables right outside so that guests can fully enjoy the picturesque and cozy space of the village courtyard. Is the weather not conducive to outdoor gatherings? A pleasant evening by the fireplace with a bottle of wine and intimate conversations or a cheerful holiday in a rustic style with treats from a Russian stove can be successfully organized indoors.
In addition, the village potential is by no means limited to the possibility of hosting a feast. Among the entertainment that can surprise and delight city dwellers who are not experienced in rural life, there are many options for spending time:
- a walk through the forest, beautiful at any time of the year;
- horseback riding;
- traditional Russian bath with swimming in a natural pond or snow baths;
- summer and winter fishing;
- boating, scooters and speedboats;
- communication with pets and visiting a poultry yard.
Preface the banquet with one or more of them, or choose other fun based on specific conditions.
Don’t forget to accompany your trip to nature with a joint photo session in the spirit of a love story, inviting a professional photographer. In this case, the bright event will be captured not only in memory, but also in expressive digital photographs.
Visiting Carlson
The urban environment is also an excellent easel for colorful romantic scenes addressed to a loved one.
Of course, you can set a festive table in your own apartment, but it’s so banal and simple! No relationship can benefit from a touch of extravagance added to the monotony of family everyday life. It could be a romantic date arranged by a loving wife for her significant other right on the roof of a high-rise building.
Keep in mind that to organize a large-scale rendezvous with a full table, live music and high-quality decor, you will need significant funds and professional assistants. However, you shouldn’t be upset if you can’t afford it.
True romance is characterized by emotionality and spontaneity. Therefore, for a successful date on the roof, all you need is two loving people, a bottle of good wine and a euphonious track on your smartphone. Everything else will be the same as in the first version: a colorful panorama of the night city in bright lights, an encouraging gust of fresh wind and future prospects, and most importantly, an overwhelming feeling of emotional closeness with a loved one.
Flash mob to help you
Flash mobs have recently become very popular, especially in large cities. The scenario of such an event is developed in advance and, using electronic means of communication, is communicated to the participants, who perform the agreed actions at the appointed time in a certain place. This is just what you need to surprise the hero of the day! Your event may not be as crowded as classic flash mobs, but it will certainly not be inferior to them in terms of creativity and execution technique.
Conduct appropriate work on social networks, recruiting potential participants for the congratulatory event among active friends and subscribers. Can't cope on your own? Professionals from a special agency or organizers of specialized groups on social networks will help you. Come up with a scenario for a funny action addressed to the hero of the day, provide for one of the central roles in it for yourself.
Alternatively, a group of people could:
- synchronously perform a fiery dance right on a city street or in a cafe;
- as if accidentally passing by, give the birthday person a flower or a balloon;
- gather in one place and unfurl a congratulatory poster or shout out wishes.
There is no need to come up with an intricate plot and complex movements, this can negatively affect the synchronicity and coherence of the performance. The already spontaneous actions of random people in a public place will make an indelible impression on the hero of the day.
In addition, not everyone can cope with the embarrassment of suddenly finding themselves in the center of everyone's attention. Therefore, such an emotional surprise will be remembered for a long time.
Good for the one who is in his home
In order to truly surprise your loved one, it is not at all necessary to organize away dates and parties. Incredible surprises, prepared with love, are perfectly received within the walls of your own apartment. To organize a successful family holiday, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Preparing the premises . While waiting for your husband to return from work, carry out a set of preparatory measures in your home so that, having already crossed the threshold, the birthday boy understands that he is loved here and is looking forward to it. To decorate your apartment, you can use balloons from a nearby kiosk, congratulatory posters made with your own hands, and other attributes of a family holiday.
If you wish, you can optimize your efforts by visiting the popular online store of our eastern neighbors. Just do this in advance so that postal delivery can be made in time for the anniversary date.
Having carefully rummaged through the abundant shelves of Aliexpress, you can choose accessories for the festive decor of the room, birthday party or dishes served at the table that best suit your taste, color and size.
It can be:
- foil balloons in the form of numbers, letters, hearts or objects;
- romantic vinyl wall decals;
- a delightful LED garland with roses;
- acrylic birthday cake decorations;
- glowing crown for the birthday boy;
- colored smoke;
- incense;
- laser projector for setting up a home laser show.
2. The basis of any holiday is a banquet . Since our task is to surprise the birthday boy, the festive dinner menu should be extremely appetizing and unusual. If you order food in a restaurant, choose the most delicious and original recipes. Do you cook yourself? Show off your culinary talents to the maximum by paying special attention to the decor and presentation of holiday dishes.
3. Presentation of a gift . The choice of a gift for the anniversary of our beloved husband will be left to the conscience of the loving wife. Let's take a closer look at the method of delivering it. At the festive table, this action can be combined with a congratulatory toast, accompanied by a triple kiss according to Russian custom. Do you want to add a touch of mischief to your everyday relationship with your spouse? Seal the gift in unusual packaging and present it to the birthday person. Getting a smartphone from a shoe box, a laptop packed like a TV, or a pair of sneakers from two different packages, your husband will experience indescribable excitement and simply choke on adrenaline!
4. Finish off the birthday boy with positivity . When the hero of the day has already relaxed at the festive table, appreciating the treats and decoration of his apartment, it’s time to “pull out” your most “killer” arguments. Without a doubt, any birthday person will experience vivid emotions, and the most sentimental of them will not hold back a tear when they see:
- your portrait, painted in oil on canvas;
- a wife performing a poem or song of her own composition, dedicated to her beloved spouse;
- friends who came from afar especially for his anniversary;
- a romantic inscription on the asphalt under the windows of your house or a snowman holding a heart with his name;
- a colorful banner or banner with congratulations addressed to you in front of the windows or on the way to work.
Funny
Entertainment
Days in self-isolation are not much different from each other, so don't let your friend spend it the same way as everyone else. Our task is to make this day as new, unusual and truly cool as possible. Order a cool board game, puzzle or creativity kit. It’s cool if you find something that the birthday boy hasn’t tried yet. What if you give him a hobby for the whole year ahead!
Where to order:
Hobby Puzzle - here there are not only the usual beautiful puzzles, which have probably already been bought by everyone who takes a responsible approach to the self-isolation regime, but also unusual spherical puzzles, luminous and even large 3D construction sets. It’s cool that after assembly you don’t have to take it apart, as you usually have to do with puzzles, but put it on a shelf as a decorative element.
Prices:
- 3D sculptural puzzle “Stormtrooper” — RUB 1,950.
- Puzzle 3D Taj Mahal - RUB 3,035.
- Puzzle ball “Earth globe” - 950 rub.
Lego - we couldn’t ignore this masterpiece of toy art, originally intended for children, but causing indescribable delight among adults. It’s great that you can choose a set based on the birthday boy’s interests: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Minions, Architecture and many other themed construction sets. The birthday boy will be proud to have such a caring friend!
Prices:
- Hogwarts Express set — RUB 6,499.
- “Stormtrooper Helmet” set — RUB 5,499.
- “San Francisco” set — RUB 4,499.
Makers is one of the largest marketplaces for creative supplies. Here you can definitely find something that your friend would never try without your participation: soap making, making slime with your own hands, making homemade chocolate and bath bombs. It's great that you have the opportunity to try something new without leaving home. Thank goodness for deliveries!
Prices:
- Kit for making chocolate soap with your own hands - 395 rubles.
- Set for making scented candles - 395 RUR.
- Set for making bombs - 280 rub.
If you didn't find what you were looking for in these stores, we have a whole article on where to order entertainment products.
Animator
No, for this you don’t need to break the rules of self-isolation and make additional contacts - the world of holidays and congratulations has also adapted and now everything can be organized online. By the way, in addition to congratulating the birthday person with his favorite character in a video chat, some companies can also order entertainment - completing quests online or even hunting zombies.
Just imagine, you’re sitting quietly within your own four walls, quietly celebrating your birthday, and then (on you!) the Terminator calls to congratulate you on the holiday. Delight at any age!
Where to order:
Labyrinth - here you can purchase not only video or online greetings from a variety of heroes (characters from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Terminator and other films), but also go through an online quest, where we advise you to join the birthday boy, so that there is someone with share your emotions after the game. And if your friend loves horror movies, you can hunt Zombies with him in video chat - safe and fun!
prices for online entertainment by leaving a request on the website or by calling.
Animator Best - for those who want to send a friend back to their real childhood for a moment. The program is designed for children and includes funny musical accompaniment, various interactive tricks and thematic quizzes. But when, if not on your birthday, do you want to plunge into childhood and receive congratulations from Mickey Mouse, Batman or even the Fixies (no matter how old you are, everyone knows the Fixies!).
Prices:
- Online greeting "Express" lasting 15 minutes - 990 rubles.
- Online animation program (60 minutes) - RUB 1,990.
- Online party for older children - RUB 2,490.
How to prank a friend on his birthday: “Shock content”
One of the most effective but tough jokes will be appreciated by lovers of good jokes. All you need is a duplicate of the birthday boy’s phone. An inexpensive dummy will do. How to cheat a friend? Do this:
- Ask for his phone number for an urgent call.
- Substitute it discreetly.
- Loudly and colorfully sort things out with your “opponent” over the phone.
- Finally, shout out a strong expression and then forcefully throw the dummy phone at the wall.
While the birthday boy is in shock, quickly bring him gifts and say congratulations.
Together
Call online
Thanks to the 21st century and technology that we can be together even hundreds and thousands of kilometers from each other, no matter how banal it may sound. On such an important day for each of us, the most pleasant thing is to feel the support, care and love of family, loved ones and friends.
Have a big party via video chat (Zoom, Skype, Hangouts and other online solutions are suitable), wear elegant dresses and suits, style your hair, and let the girls do bright makeup. Turn on loud music, fill your glasses and have fun like never before! This even has a plus - after the party you can immediately flop into bed 
Make a video
Online is cool, but creating something that you can watch over and over again, feeling the warmth and love that went into the preparation, is priceless. Ask relatives and friends of the birthday boy to record short video greetings for 10-15 seconds and edit them into a video. You don’t need knowledge of special programs - you can combine several videos in the simplest editors - for example, Movavi, Movie Maker or the free version of the InShot smartphone application.
Advice! Tell everyone in advance what format the videos should be in - horizontally or vertically, and for what approximate amount of time. Then the video will turn out beautiful and dynamic.
We hope that your friends who are celebrating their birthdays during such a difficult period will smile all day long thanks to you. Give happiness - everything will definitely come back to you!
Happy birthday greetings to a friend in verse
My brave, incomparable friend, Happy Birthday to you!
Let joy await today, whirlwinds of happiness and goodness. Let the money flow like a fountain, Let the traffic of laughter increase, Successes are all easy, And the positivity does not disappear! Happy birthday! Never dare to load again! I wish you to marry the queen of all people. Let victories surround you, Let the sun shine for you, Let there be no sadness in life, Let success always follow! Friend, let everything work out, Let there be complete grace. Happiness remains in life, You always want to fly. You are the coolest parties, Never miss out, Manage your destiny deftly, Achieve everything you want! Happy birthday! Don't let troubles happen to you, Write your memoirs more often, Drive away the sadness further! Happy Birthday! Eat jam, dear friend. So that Life becomes sweet and shines, Great success awaits. Don't get lost, Always enjoy an easy and bright destiny. Laugh more often, hope for happiness, walk along the straight road! Happy Birthday! Let your Life immediately shine brighter. Friend, I wish you well, And may your soul not fade! A little imagination, preparation, creativity and your friend’s birthday will go off with a bang. By choosing a suitable congratulation, give your loved one joy, great emotions and a lot of positive emotions. He definitely deserves it!
