Not every girl is obsessed with princesses and wants to be one. But many of them still are. Despite the backlash seen by some parents, there’s nothing wrong with indulging a “princess phase” in your little girl. And what better time to celebrate it than when their birthday rolls around? That’s the time of year that spoiling them is more than acceptable and getting in-tune with what their current obsession is serves as a way both to show that you know them and their interests and that they’re worth getting the full royal treatment.
Pamper her silly
If you want her to feel special, then treat her special, too. Some girls are a little too young to understand the value of a good spa session, but there’s a lot you can do to help create one that she will better appreciate. There are services like Little Princess Girl Spa that can do just that, but you can just as well create it at home, too. An extra bubbly bath, spending some time with her to make her hair extra lovely, even little touches can make her feel more beautiful, confident, and excited about her big day. If she’s a little older, the full spa treatment might be the perfect way to start her day.
Make it bright and beautiful
A little extra touch to her “ensemble” can have a huge effect, as well. Some new accessories to make her feel extra pretty can become a proud part of her birthday experience. With providers like Alii Hawaiian Tropical Flowers, you can add an exotic, natural, and thoroughly beautiful touch with a gorgeous lei. If she’s having a party or a sleepover, you can even get different ones for her and her friends. It doesn’t have to be huge, but a little something extra that she can say she’s wearing because she’s the birthday girl will make her not only proud but feel truly valued by the parents who did it for her.
Keep it going all night
A girl should have at least one birthday slumber party in her life. Yes, it can be a handful for the parents to have to deal with a lot of very excited, very busy young girls. But few things excite them as much as playing “host” and having the whole evening ahead of them. You’re going to have to keep a watchful eye no matter what you do, but you can make it a lot easier on yourself by planning some activities to keep the night entertaining for them. Even more of a handful than a group of excitable young girls is that same group when they get bored. Movies, arts and crafts nights, cupcake decorations, backyard bonfires and more can help keep them good and distracted.
Go explore
Nowadays, every good movie princess has an adventure. No longer are they just damsels sitting around and waiting to be saved, our little girls’ role models are getting a lot more active, which is a good thing. It can also help you arrange a perfectly thematic adventure for them, too. While your daughter is sure to appreciate and love a great gift, it’s well proven that experiences last a lot longer than physical things. There are now a lot of helpful sites like Family Days Out that can help you find all kinds of day trips near you, too. Even if you feel like there isn’t a lot exciting around you, try to see it through her eyes and find something she won’t forget anytime soon.
Make her a princess, literally
It’s not exactly a new trend, but it’s one that’s been getting a lot of attention and has been getting a lot easier since you can easily buy a princess costume that won’t put you too far out of pocket. Princess parties are exactly as they sound. Every girl invited can dress up like a princess and party. Some girls might not be able to commit to the whole costume, so it can be a really nice touch if you have a few extra tiaras of even a spare dress to help them fit the look of the party. There are a lot of great guides to help you set up parties that fit the theme of the princess your daughter likes best. Common sense says there’s going to be a lot of Elsas and Annas enjoying parties for some years to come.
Let her meet her heroes
If pretending to be a princess is a treat, then you can only imagine how excited your little girl is going to be if she gets to meet a real-life one. Services like Enchanting Events can be pricier than a clown or a magician, but there might be a local option that’s a little less expensive. Otherwise, you can get a video message for a little less. Either way, these ladies get fully in character, well-versed about all there is to know about the princesses they portray, which might leave your daughter thoroughly convinced they met the real thing.
Make a tradition just for her
It can be any one of the ideas mentioned above or it can be something completely different, but creating an annual tradition to celebrate with your daughter can turn a nice surprise into something heartwarming and really emotionally valuable for years to come. Every family should have their little traditions. For one, it’s something unique for you to bond over and adds an extra special touch to something that might be otherwise mundane or just a little luxury. You don’t always have to go for the most traditional option. In fact, going your own way and even letting your daughter have her say can make it extra fun.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to treat your girl like a princess. There are options above to suit just about every kind of budget. Your daughter (so long as she’s young enough) won’t care about the price tag, but the wonderful feeling it all gives her.
