Little did I know that three years ago would be my last single, pregnant-free, child-free New Years Eve celebration. Boy am I glad that I got all the fun out in my younger years! Since that time, I got married and pregnant quickly there after, so the past two New Years Eve celebrations were spent quite differently.
Some of us lucky few are actually able to obtain babysitters and go out and celebrate like we did before the responsibility of parenting came. I have not been fortunate enough to have that happen, not to mention that the very thought of coming home late and spending the next day with the “Irish Flu”, (or anything less than normal feeling) around children sounds a lot more miserable than finding something else, more child-friendly …show more content…
You can have tables set up with NYE crafts for the little ones. Think party hats, noisemakers, and other sparkly toys all around so the kids will likely be 100% into the evening while you socialize with friends and family! For this party, you can get a photo booth and have fun photo time and fireworks that will be set off at a certain time so that the kids have more to look forward to. For food and beverages, stick to fun apps and have guests each bring a dish if you prefer. Give the kids some of their own “champagne” aka sparkling cider in plastic champagne glasses (they can even add some fruit to make it extra special). If you don’t like hosting parties, then talk with neighbors and friends who have children and see if someone else wants to host the event and you can help with food, decorations, etc! Getting others involved will get them excited about New Years as well.
If you are looking for a low-key night with just family and the kiddos, then you can still do exciting games, but make it more personal. You and your spouse (and/or family members) can write down the best things from the year and keep it for memories. Everyone can write down their New Years resolutions and put them in a bowl to share with everyone (this will help to keep you on track for that resolution). And just because you are …show more content…
James Island County Park will also be having a celebration with fireworks (both are weather permitting of course). I’m sure Summerville and other surrounding towns will have similar events as well, be sure to check in the local paper and on Charlestoncitypaper.com to see times and event details. You can also opt for a nice early dinner out with the family! We love to go to Wild Olive (usually early, around 5 or 6) so then we can take our time and come home and celebrate more. Many restaurants have dinner specials you can take advantage of and it’s fun to get the family all dressed up for a nice dinner (with pictures of course).
This is totally up to you as parents, but I like to keep bed time in mind with the little ones. If they are super sleepy or you just want them to go to bed, then why not make up your own ball drop time a little earlier in the night! Kids usually won’t know the difference and they love to be included in a “countdown” of some kind. This way they can have their celebration and toast and then go to bed, while you and your significant other have a little alone time kid-free!
Just thinking and writing this article makes me super excited for New Years Eve this year! For me, the New, New Years Eve is more fun than the times I spent countless hours getting ready, trying to find a cab, and then paying a ton of money just for one evening. Embrace
Some of us lucky few are actually able to obtain babysitters and go out and celebrate like we did before the responsibility of parenting came. I have not been fortunate enough to have that happen, not to mention that the very thought of coming home late and spending the next day with the “Irish Flu”, (or anything less than normal feeling) around children sounds a lot more miserable than finding something else, more child-friendly …show more content…
You can have tables set up with NYE crafts for the little ones. Think party hats, noisemakers, and other sparkly toys all around so the kids will likely be 100% into the evening while you socialize with friends and family! For this party, you can get a photo booth and have fun photo time and fireworks that will be set off at a certain time so that the kids have more to look forward to. For food and beverages, stick to fun apps and have guests each bring a dish if you prefer. Give the kids some of their own “champagne” aka sparkling cider in plastic champagne glasses (they can even add some fruit to make it extra special). If you don’t like hosting parties, then talk with neighbors and friends who have children and see if someone else wants to host the event and you can help with food, decorations, etc! Getting others involved will get them excited about New Years as well.
If you are looking for a low-key night with just family and the kiddos, then you can still do exciting games, but make it more personal. You and your spouse (and/or family members) can write down the best things from the year and keep it for memories. Everyone can write down their New Years resolutions and put them in a bowl to share with everyone (this will help to keep you on track for that resolution). And just because you are …show more content…
James Island County Park will also be having a celebration with fireworks (both are weather permitting of course). I’m sure Summerville and other surrounding towns will have similar events as well, be sure to check in the local paper and on Charlestoncitypaper.com to see times and event details. You can also opt for a nice early dinner out with the family! We love to go to Wild Olive (usually early, around 5 or 6) so then we can take our time and come home and celebrate more. Many restaurants have dinner specials you can take advantage of and it’s fun to get the family all dressed up for a nice dinner (with pictures of course).
This is totally up to you as parents, but I like to keep bed time in mind with the little ones. If they are super sleepy or you just want them to go to bed, then why not make up your own ball drop time a little earlier in the night! Kids usually won’t know the difference and they love to be included in a “countdown” of some kind. This way they can have their celebration and toast and then go to bed, while you and your significant other have a little alone time kid-free!
Just thinking and writing this article makes me super excited for New Years Eve this year! For me, the New, New Years Eve is more fun than the times I spent countless hours getting ready, trying to find a cab, and then paying a ton of money just for one evening. Embrace