| In the past the 40th birthday marked the beginning | | | | dark background and the number forty boldly printed |
| of middle age for most people, but now a days with | | | | on the front in a lighter color such as blue or purple. |
| our ever increasing lifespan and healthy attitudes | | | | You can accent these with plain black plastic |
| forty has become the new twenty. Some even look | | | | silverware. Even party invitations can be found with |
| forward to their 40th birthdays as a chance to show | | | | this bold look.Guests bringing presents to the party |
| that they still carry a passion for life. Try coming up | | | | can focus on the ruby theme. If you want you can |
| with some wild and unique ideas for your fortieth | | | | purchase a necklace or other piece of jewelry with a |
| birthday party. Go rock-climbing, head out to a club | | | | small ruby set in it. Or buy a ruby colored |
| with the old friends for the first time in years, take a | | | | paperweight. Even the gift wrap can be that dark |
| piloting lesson or even go bungee jumping.The ruby is | | | | ruby red in color.Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's |
| the traditional stone for the fortieth year because old | | | | leading authority on selecting the best possible party |
| myth stated that the ruby red color came from an | | | | supplies ( using proper etiquette, and living a healthy |
| inner fire that the stones held. At forty you certainly | | | | life while also teaching organizational skills and fun |
| still have that inner fire yourself. A party with a red | | | | facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas |
| theme can be great for celebrating the 40th birthday. | | | | with hundreds of free coloring sheets, printable |
| Buy some ruby red 40th birthday dangles, scatter | | | | games, and free birthday party activities. Over 100 |
| some red glitter around the party area, and even a | | | | adorable Party Themes (PartyThemeShop.com) to fit |
| multicolored metallic star centerpiece can accent the | | | | your birthday celebration, holiday event, or "just |
| sparkle at the party, especially when its base is | | | | because" parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party |
| wrapped in red metallic foil.A 40th birthday party can | | | | themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV |
| also be bold. You are the star of the event, after all. | | | | shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun |
| Look for napkins, plates, and table covers with a | | | | theme ideas. |