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Backwards Birthday Party Theme

By Denise Witmer, About.com

Have a backwards day on purpose with this fun theme. If you have anything you want to add to our theme ideas, please email me .

  • Instead of helium balloons, blow the balloons up with regular air and tape the strings to the ceiling, so they look upside down.
  • Write the invitations backwards.
  • Have everyone come dressed backwards.
  • Have the itinerary backwards - serve the cake first and have the sign-in board last.
  • Do obstacle courses running backwards.
  • Who is the fastest person at the ABCs backwards? Find out!

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