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  Reaching one-quarter of a century is an important milestone for young adults. Acknowledge this milestone with 25th birthday ideas that include a group of friends or solo event. Host entertaining celebrations and participate in age-appropriate activities that help to honor the fact that you are turning 25 years of age.
  
  

Birthday Guessing Game

• Find the names of five celebrities who share your zodiac sign. Locate the names of five more celebrities who are 25 years old. List the names of these celebrities out of order on one side of paper. Draw a long line next to each name on the opposite side of this paper. Glue a matching photo of each celebrity name in the middle of the paper. Instruct guests celebrating your 25th birthday to write a zodiac sign or age on the line next to names and photos of these celebrities. The guest who matches all of the celebrity ages and birthdays correctly wins a prize.
  
  

Collaborative To-Do List

• Host a birthday party decorated with five poster-size sheets of notebook paper. Instruct each guest to contribute to a list of things you should do before turning 30. Restrict these contributions to a limit of 25 entries. Record each entry into a smaller, keepsake notebook pad. Read all of the entries from your list aloud during dessert.
  
  

Birthday Timeline

• Cover the walls of your birthday party venue with 25 sheets of white construction paper. Draw a timeline of dates, birthdays and milestones leading up to your current birthday on the construction paper using colored pencils. Provide each guest with a different photo of yourself or special memory that matches a specific area of the timeline and one roll of invisible tape. Instruct guests to attach these photos of milestones and previous birthdays in your life to the timeline banner. Lead a walking tour of the finished decoration for all of your guests, providing brief descriptions of each date on this timeline.
  
  

Concentrate on Habits and Goals

• Once the party is completed, celebrate your 25th birthday in other ways. Do a self-assessment to identify positive traits and areas of your life that you want to improve. Take action toward achieving important goals by focusing on current habits that affect your level of happiness. Review uncompleted resolutions from the previous year and make a plan to finish these goals before your 26th birthday. Participate in classes and activities that are related to your interests.
  
  

A Personal Pampering Schedule

• Treat yourself to hours of personal grooming and relaxation. Schedule a professional massage, hair cleaning and styling, manicure, pedicure and dinner reservation at your favorite restaurant. A day of pampering can help to focus on areas that you may have ignored due to busy work schedules and errands for your home.