If you read the comment from Ellen on "D is for Driver and Daughter", you will know that we have a sister in need. Ellen’s daughter is turning 16 in February and she is looking for ideas to help mark this milestone for both mother and daughter in a more cost effective manner than those seen on the OC and 90210 reruns.
I have a few ideas but the combined knowledge of all of you super moms out there should be able to help Ellen out…please add yours in the comment section.
- create a spa day at home: pamper yourself and your daughters with foot soaks, facials, manicures and pedicures….have her invite friends over to do the same
- host a ‘fancy dinner party’ for just you and your family or for a few of her friends. Develop a theme, decorate the table, create menus to put out
- take her to get her learner’s permit for driving first thing in the morning and then find a big wide space to let her drive around before you go out for a girls’ lunch
- play hookey from work and school, go for a lunch that means something to the two of you and a movie in the middle of the day, throw in a mani-pedi at one of the more affordable nail places
Are there things your daughter especially likes, music or books that she is into??? Give us some more details and we will think up even more ideas. Won’t we girls?
Some great ideas moms! She enjoys movies, is a gymnastic coach and judge, loves music, likes to read. She likes to go out for meals, works out at the gym.
I love all those ideas!! I couldn’t think of anything better.
My mother gave me a silver necklace with a silver number 16 pendant that I put on my charm bracelet when I turned 17. I still have it.
those are all such great ideas! I’m excited to share those special mom-daughter moments with my little girl!
I love the idea of getting her learner’s permit, driving, and having lunch.
Also, playing hookey for any reason is great.
Depending on what her interests are you could go to the museum or get cheap last minute tickets to a show. As long as she wouldn’t be too disappointed if you can’t get in.
The key is to make the day about her. Ellen, Happy Birthday to your baby 🙂
An afternoon playing hookey is a great idea. Then, even if your daughter is ‘too cool’ to be seen with you, it won’t matter because her friends will be in school!
I agree that creating a lasting memory will, over time, be far more valuable than anything money can buy.
Good luck with the special day and let us know how you make out. I will have to plan something similar in 12 years!