A 13 going on 30 movie (Sony Pictures, 2006) party theme is perfect for a teenage girl’s 13th birthday and is easy to pull together. Party guests will enjoy watching the movie while munching on Razzles candy, featured in the movie. Afterward, teenage girls can attempt the same dance moves as the main character, Jenna did in the movie, dances from 1980’s music videos Pat Benetar’s Love is a Battlefield, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Rick Springifeld’s Jessie’s Girl.
13 Going on 30 Party Theme Preparations
This is an easy last minute party theme to pull together. Parents and teens can follow these easy steps below to create this quick party theme in just an hour or two.
- Secure a copy of the movie 13 Going on 30 or rent via digital service
- Search for and bookmark the following music videos on-line: Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benetar, Thriller by Michael Jackson and Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield
- Purchase a pack of Razzles candy; one or more for each party guest. Party City is one of the stores that carries Razzles candy.
- Purchase supplies to make pancakes, strawberries and either chocolate chips or blueberries
- Arrange to pick up pizza to serve at the party or popcorn or both
Executing the 13th Birthday Party
After party guests get comfortable in pajamas, start the 13 Going on 30 movie. Hand out packets of Razzles candy either at the beginning or the movie or at the point in the movie where Razzles candy is mentioned. After the movie is over, teenage girls can watch the music videos and try out the dance moves, just as the main character, Jenna did in the movie.
Jenna’s sunny pancake breakfast can be served during the movie, after the movie or the next morning if the celebration is a slumber party. To create Jenna’s sunny pancake breakfast, cook pancakes and surround each pancake stack with strawberry slices. Next create eyes and a smile using either chocolate chips or blueberries on the top pancake.
Another option is to let the teenage girls create their own artistic pancake creations. If the birthday girl chooses this option, make sure to take photos of each guest’s plate.
Parents may notice that for a 13th birthday party, the birthday girl often doesn’t want mom or dad to stick around and watch the movie with the group of teenage girls. The birthday girl may want to make many of the party theme arrangements and party decisions on her own. Parents may want to discuss this issue ahead of time with a daughter so that the 13 Going on 30 party goes as smoothly as possible.
Kelly Pfeiffer - Kelly Pfeiffer teaches Positive Discipline workshops to parents and trains child care providers on various child development topics.
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