For many people, typical New Year's Eve celebrations include watching the ball drop on TV, going to an overpriced event, or counting down to midnight.
Although this can be fun, it can also get tiresome year after year. If you're looking for some new ways to ring in the New Year, check out the following suggestions.
• Throw a scrapbooking party
New Year's Eve is a great night for reflecting on the past year. What better way to do this than scrapbooking? This popular hobby is a fun means of documenting holidays, events and rites of passage.
Start by purchasing some basic supplies from a craft or photo store in advance. On New Year's Eve, gather family and friends to look at photo albums from the past year and brainstorm scrapbooking ideas. Everyone, even kids, can work on a time capsule page. Things to contribute can include journal entries, artwork, 'my favourites' lists, souvenirs and, of course, photos. Have lots of snacks around to keep everyone's energy up.
• Host a sleepover
Embrace your inner child this New Year's Eve by inviting friends and family over for a slumber party. The adults will love the relaxing and carefree change of pace, while the kids will get a kick out of seeing all the grownups in sleepwear.
Serve comfort food such as pizza, popcorn, hot chocolate and s'mores. Award prizes to the guests wearing the cosiest, the cutest, and the most unique sleepwear. Play party games, such as Twister or charades, and have decks of cards and board games scattered around the room. As the night begins to wind down, pop a classic film into the VCR and cuddle up to watch it. Best of all, when the dress code is pajamas, there's no need to spend money on something glitzy.
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