Who doesn't love a staycation? Old friends and colleagues also came and, of course, all five grandchildren.

A journal is a great way to wind down, organize your thoughts and give yourself some time with your thoughts. No phones allowed. Today is the exception to the normal rules. Maybe the family photos could be sorted out. "We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday with a trip to London, an overnight stay and a visit to the theatre to see A Midsummer Night's Dream. Gather some beautiful potted flowers and cover the tables in checked linens. We also visited the V&A museum while we were there. Most years someone takes me out to lunch, which still leaves plenty of daylight hours for me to have my own plans too. For most people, it's hard to relax in a mess, and you want your home, especially for your solo birthday celebration, to be an oasis. Whether you're looking for ideas for a family member, friend, neighbour or even yourself, we've selected our 12 favourite 60th birthday ideas, from the classic to the unusual to downright adrenaline-inducing. Laura Brown (author) from Barrie, Ontario, Canada on December 05, 2018: Good for you! Maybe get a consultation at a salon to finally start your transition to silver hair. The guest honor won't forget this bash anytime soon. 23.- Get to work on that project you´ve been postponing your entire life: Write that book, take up painting, start your own business. #Sarasota, FL @theflawedyogini @vivafifty Celebrate that respective youth with a pretzel-stick adorned birthday cake. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Celebrate-Your-Birthday-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Celebrate-Your-Birthday-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Celebrate-Your-Birthday-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid3007196-v4-728px-Celebrate-Your-Birthday-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"