new year

Fun Group Games for New Year’s Eve

by Mariel December 29, 2011

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, I’m generally so worn out from Christmas, that all I want to do is curl up in bed with the husband, watch a few episodes of Parks and Recreation on Netflix, and fall into a deep slumber…by 9:00. Oh, and somehow the 5 kids are all in bed [...]

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New Year’s Family Motto Board for 2012

by Jamielyn December 20, 2011

With the new year just around the corner (ah, where has 2011 gone?!)… I’ve been thinking a lot about goals for me and my family. Each year we try to think of a new motto that my family can focus on that year. The theme we decided on for 2012 is: Together we can do [...]

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New Year’s Eve Poppers

by Marie December 28, 2010

The kids are getting excited for New Year’s Eve, mostly to bang pots and pans! To add another fun activity to the mix, we’re making some homemade poppers, inspired from Christmas crackers. We’re placing in paper confetti and leftover holiday candy in them for the kids to pop and enjoy! Supplies for New Year’s Eve [...]

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Personalized Kids Cups for the New Year

by Marie December 27, 2010

New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, ringing in the new year to come. Even kids want to get in on the fun! So I’ve come up with a way for the kids to say “cheers” to the new year with their own personalized glasses and sparkling cider. Supplies for New Year’s Cups: plastic [...]

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Celebrate 2010 with Some Goofy Glasses

by Marie December 29, 2009

We’re celebrating the new year with some fun and crafty glasses. We’re getting excited to be heading into 2010 and will be sporting these spectacles as we ring in the new year on Dec. 31st. I don’t know if the kids will last until midnight, but they’ll be rockin’ it with some goofy glasses as [...]

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