Always planning the same birthday parties and you want to innovate? Buying the same gifts: books, cinema tickets, clothes, shoes, etc. Something more special: a trip, dinner in an expensive restaurant, spending some day in the beach...? These are some original ideas to carry your plan.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Original-Birthday-Party-Ideas&id=1744429
http://www.partytipsplus.com/
What I considered more special in my birthday was a song, composed and singed by a student. It was exactly what I received last year. Nothing bought but very original and valuable for me.
Thanks a lot!