Welcoming 2024 with an at Home New Year's Eve Party
Pam Gebhardt & Leslie Tomasini ,
New Year’s Eve — one of the most anticipated evenings of the year. And yet, many of us find ourselves asking the same question year after year, “What should we do for New Year’s?” Rather than find yourself in the same New Year’s Eve limbo, start 2024 off right by hosting your very own New Year’s Eve bash. Intimidated to host an event in the midst of the holiday season? Don’t be – keep the focus on celebrating the start of a new year with your close friends and family and the rest will fall into place. We’ve gathered a few tips and ideas to help you do just that!
Invites: Don’t wait until the week of New Year’s eve to notify your friends. Send out emails, texts, or phone calls now to ensure they don’t have or make other plans.
Child Care: If many of your friends can’t attend due to difficulty finding child-care, offer to have an in-house babysitter(s) who can be shared by all parents. Section off an area of your house where children can play, watch movies, eat, and celebrate without disturbing the other party guests.
Decorations: One of the great parts about hosting a New Year’s party is that it doesn’t require much decor. Simply purchase fun items such as streamers, party hats, and noise makers for guests to use during the countdown at midnight.
Invites: Don’t wait until the week of New Year’s eve to notify your friends. Send out emails, texts, or phone calls now to ensure they don’t have or make other plans.
Child Care: If many of your friends can’t attend due to difficulty finding child-care, offer to have an in-house babysitter(s) who can be shared by all parents. Section off an area of your house where children can play, watch movies, eat, and celebrate without disturbing the other party guests.
Decorations: One of the great parts about hosting a New Year’s party is that it doesn’t require much decor. Simply purchase fun items such as streamers, party hats, and noise makers for guests to use during the countdown at midnight.
Games: Plan a few games to pass the time between dinner and the ball drop. Card games, board games, or silly “minute-to-win-it” style games are perfect for events like this. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, there is a great list of 30 New Year’s Eve Games found here.
Food and Drinks: Of course, the bulk of your party planning will center around what you will be serving. Don’t feel as though you have to prepare a fancy meal or spread for your guests. Keep it simple by offering hors d’oeuvres and light finger foods that guests can help themselves to throughout the evening. And remember to have the c
Food and Drinks: Of course, the bulk of your party planning will center around what you will be serving. Don’t feel as though you have to prepare a fancy meal or spread for your guests. Keep it simple by offering hors d’oeuvres and light finger foods that guests can help themselves to throughout the evening. And remember to have the c
Atlanta Holiday Events - December 2023
