If youre one of the 30 percent of older adults living alone in the US then you might be one who celebrates a birthday solo style.

How to celebrate your 40th birthday alone. Your friends and fam can make your day special but if youre ready to switch things up plan a solo celebration with things to do on your birthday alone. So whether you keep it simple with some hearty big-batch recipes or you put on your chefs hat dust off the ramekins and whip up 20 brag-worthy perfectly risen soufflés a small dinner party at your own home is a wonderfully intimate 40th birthday party option. Jun 23 2014 - Not your typical list of things to do for women turning 40.

Take in a Movie. Take a cruise on a luxury yacht or sailboat. Fear not these tips will guarantee that youll have an awesome day with great new memories and experiences to remember.

Cooked My Favorite Breakfast. Send yourself flowers bake yourself a cake and get yourself a birthday card. Go on a vacation and take advantage of me time meditate on the beach buy yourself a drink and enjoy your own.

Use this opportunity to start fresh in some area of your life. Put on music and dance and sing along. Ask friends and loved ones to send you things to pass the time.

So youre going to spend your birthday alone. Celebrate your birthday alone. Next round number birthday will be a little less morose as Im hoping to do an African Safari.

See an opera or ballet. If youre celebrating a milestone birthday such as your 30th or 40th enjoy something related to either number. Just do whatever you can do to make a good day out of your birthday.