New Year's Eve is going to look different for a lot of folks this year. The options for where and how to ring in 2021 are narrow.
As the health crisis continues to keep people at home, they're looking to make the most of intimate celebrations. Most people will watch the ball drop from the comfort of their own homes.
Being home doesn’t mean it has to be any less of a fun, festive evening. There are a lot of ways that you can make New Year’s Eve at home one of your best ones yet. Whether you want to dress up or dress down, go cozy or full glam, celebrators can count themselves among the fortunate people who will live to see 2021 with a roof over their head and family by their side.
Make your end/beginning-of-year celebrations count. Bring in 2021 on a positive note and leave 2020 behind with these tips for celebrating a cozy, festive New Year’s Eve at home.
Start your celebrations early.
There's something about a daylong celebration that makes a holiday extra-special. Start out early with a "Noon Year's Eve" brunch. Kiddos will love eating some special treats, while adults can start lightly imbibing, if they wish. Make it easy on yourself with getting a cute set of paper plates and cups that will get you through the day but still look a touch festive.
Look back at the year.
Before you bid 2020 farewell, take a minute to look back and feel out your year. This is going to be a different kind of challenge depending on what your year has been like, so be sure to be gentle with yourself where needed.
If you are up for looking back, try doing so in a creative way. Journaling and scrapbooking are two great ways to reflect on the moments that made your year.
Dress up ... or down.
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The best part about New Year's Eve at home is you can be as dressed up or down as you please! I'm a fan of the best-of-both-worlds approach, like makeup and a glam outfit minus the shapewear and heels. This year, it's just as likely to happen as a T-shirt and leggings. Whichever way you're feeling, just go with it!
Get your decor on.
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Decorate for the occasion! There are a lot of fun ways you can decorate. Use things you already have around the house if you're looking to be creative and create a challenge for little ones. If you want less guesswork, pick up a kit to get a particular vibe with ease.
Grab something bubbly to sip on.
Champagne is the natural choice, but for those who aren't interested, there is a world of other options out there. A sparkling water or sparkling juice is a fun alternative that you can also share with kids.
Make the room cozy with some creative lighting.
Make the room that much comfier by celebrating in dimmer lighting. It also makes it a totally warm, cozy lighting for napping if you like to doze through midnight. It'll make the areas you spend every day in a little whimsical for the night.
Make a list of resolutions.
If you think this year laughed in the face of resolutions, you're not entirely wrong. That said, this year has taught us a lot, and it's worth thinking about applying to our lives moving ahead. This new year feels like turning a page in many ways, so it's worth taking a moment to assess.
Drink out of something fancy.
The next best thing to drinking something fancy? Drinking out of something fancy! These disposable champagne flutes make for easy cleanup and no concerns about breaking expensive glass. Have fun!
Play a festive game.
There are some fun New Year's Eve-themed games you can play with family and friends. If you're looking for something more old school, it's a great night to break out the board games and have a good laugh. There's no going wrong as long as you're interacting and having a good time!
Buy some photo booth props.
Having some fun and fanciful pictures to commemorate your evening is always a good idea. You can set up your own home photo booth and purchase some festive props for good measure!
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