As a parent, New Years eve is not what it used to be. Pre-kids, it involved lots of planning, a night out of the house and spending lots of money. Post kids we didn’t realize it was New Years until the day of and we were usually in bed hours before midnight. Of course, pre or post-kids, New Years can be fun!
Whether you’re celebrating it at home or enjoying a big night out, some things remain the same. Here are some tips by my friends from Church & Dwight on how to best prepare for ringing in 2016!
Smile for the Camera
Everyone wants to capture the close of one year and the start of the next – so make it picture perfect. Try the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Extra White Battery Toothbrush. Pair it with Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Rejuvenating Toothpaste for minty fresh breath. Together they strengthen, clean and whiten teeth in just five days – right in time for that New Year’s kiss!
Say CHEEEEESE!
Get your Party Dress On
Whether it’s heading to your favourite clothing store or searching through your closet (or a friend’s) to find the perfect holiday ensemble, make sure whatever you’re wearing makes you feel fabulous. A little confidence boost will help you get your groove on at a club or at home with your kids! Why not make it a “special” night and get the whole family to dress up for the occasions or better yet, make it a theme night (i.e. pajama party)!
Feed your Appetite
If you’re hosting a party (or just feeding your kids), make sure you have enough appetizers to last throughout the night. Buy enough beverages and mix it up with a few sliders – delicious food goes a long way! Tip: provide food and drinks sporadically throughout the night rather than all at once, so it lasts.
What are some of your New Year prep routines?
I’ve always headed to downtown TO for NYE. Not this year I am going to keep it chill!
I prepare for NYE by ensuring we are well stocked with baking ingredients because my girlfriend loves to bake and that’s what we do til the ball drops. 🙂
Watching TV with yummy food, snacks and drinks.
we ususally get together with family, and than celebrate New Years when the Nfld time hits midnight. bedtime early for all of us lol.
I try to take it easy and relax on New Years!
we are actually taking it easy this year….pjs, popcorn and lots of movies for a marathon 🙂
Happy New Year to you and your family!!! this year it was just hubby and myself, and neither one of us saw midnight..lol, it must be this thing they call old age!!!
My hubby and I didn’t go out on New Years Eve. We order Chinese Food in and ate it with our boys. We did make it to midnight though. 🙂