What should I do with my niece for her 14th birthday?

[Jalapeñomel]

I think this may be the first time I am in the same city with her on her birthday, and I want to do something fun for her.  It's especially important, because last year, her grandmother died on her birthday (so this is the 1 year anniversary of her death, and I know that there will be a lot of sadness in her home). 

So what fun things can I do with her to celebrate with her?

[daisyheadmaizie]

lunch, pedicures, and shopping.

[snickers]

Something spa like would be nice for the both of you

[bab]

Are there any fun concerts in your city that day?

[Deleted]

you know her best, but at 14 i wanted people to treat me like a grown up (lol). so, something mature. lunch at a place that is hip and sedate and doesn't have plastic seats, etc.

and NOT to be asked EVEN ONCE about school. god, i find myself doing it too since i don't even know what 14 year olds DO anymore. but "how is school?" is so lame. not that you'd do that. but still.

[Jalapeñomel]

Jul 18, 2013 21:02:01 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

What does she like??

When I was 14, I hated anything "girly" and preferred to catch a movie, go out to eat, play one on one basketball game.

But if she likes spa/pedicures, shopping, etc go for it! It's fun getting pampered.

She's pretty girly.  She gets pedicures with her mom once a month, and I know she enjoys them.

She also loves soccer and One Direction (her and her mom are going to LA to see a One Direction concert the following weekend). 

I was thinking that maybe I could take her to get her make up done at the MAC counter (or other makeup counter), but I don't know if that is off limits in her household or not (wearing make up that is).

[karmasabiotch]

Go to a hotel and get the spa package, have a nice dinner out then popcorn and a movie back in the room.

[hopecounts]

Jul 18, 2013 21:04:09 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Jul 18, 2013 21:02:01 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

When I was 14, I hated anything "girly" and preferred to catch a movie, go out to eat, play one on one basketball game.
But if she likes spa/pedicures, shopping, etc go for it! It's fun getting pampered.

She's pretty girly.  She gets pedicures with her mom once a month, an
She also loves soccer and One Direction (her and her mom are going to LA to see a One Direction concert the following weekend). 
I was thinking that maybe I could take her to get her make up done at the MAC counter (or other makeup counter), but I don't know if that is off limits in her household or not (wearing make up that is).

Check with her mom and do it if she OKs it.
my godmother did this for my 14th and it was the best gift!

[Jalapeñomel]

Jul 18, 2013 21:06:55 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Maybe ask her what she would like to do??

Her answer will be, "I don't know."  LOL

[AHappierHour]

The MAC store would be fun. What about going to one of those blow dry bars?

[emjacobs]

Jul 18, 2013 21:04:09 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Jul 18, 2013 21:02:01 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

What does she like??

When I was 14, I hated anything "girly" and preferred to catch a movie, go out to eat, play one on one basketball game.

But if she likes spa/pedicures, shopping, etc go for it! It's fun getting pampered.

She's pretty girly.  She gets pedicures with her mom once a month, and I know she enjoys them.

She also loves soccer and One Direction (her and her mom are going to LA to see a One Direction concert the following weekend). 

I was thinking that maybe I could take her to get her make up done at the MAC counter (or other makeup counter), but I don't know if that is off limits in her household or not (wearing make up that is).

Check with her mom and take her to buy a new outfit for the concert

[Jalapeñomel]

These are all excellent suggestions, thank you!

[sesame]

I don't know I'd you have them where you are, but I took my niece to a paint your own pottery place. It was a big hit.