To give you some ideas, below is what we did for each hour as well as my clue.
5 p.m.
CLUE: It’s time to work on New Year’s resolutions!
WHAT WE DID: I found a simple printable which we each used to write a few things we wanted to try to do in the New Year. We also ate a bean dip and chip appetizer.
IN THE BAG: New Year’s printable
6 p.m.
CLUE: Your tummy says it’s time to eat!
WHAT WE DID: Ate dinner
IN THE BAG: Bead necklaces
7 p.m.
CLUE: Dancing in the dark…Ohh La La! (from this song
that was popular last year) It’s time for flashlight limbo! Flashlight limbo directions.
WHAT WE DID: Listened to music and played flashlight limbo
IN THE BAG: Glow bracelets
8 p.m.
CLUE: Don’t get bored! Time to pick a board game and play, play, play! Don’t forget to make time for something sweet to eat!
WHAT WE DID: Played a board game and ate our dessert – chocolate eclairs!
IN THE BAG: Party blowers
9 p.m.
CLUE: Time for bed…just kidding. Just get ready for bed, then time for some wii family fun!
WHAT WE DID: Played wii games together
IN THE BAG: Noise makers
10 p.m.
CLUE: Happy New Year! Welcome 2012! Time to celebrate with a toast and fireworks!
WHAT WE DID: We watched a YouTube video of New Year’s being rung in other places in the world, had a toast of sparkling cider and/or lemonade and had some fun with pop-its, sparklers and some small fireworks (which are legal in our state).
IN THE BAG: Pop-its
what a cute idea! Gabbie just asked me what we’re doing for new year’s eve. maybe I should consider something like this.
You should consider it! We had so much fun with this last year. It made if fun and special for them and for us as well.
KC
Fun idea! Have a great celebration!
Thanks! I’m sure we will.
KC
What fun!!
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This is an adorable idea!!!!!! What a cute family you have!
Karen
Thank you to both things! We had loads of fun and are looking forward to it again this year.
KC
What an awesome idea! Pinning this, definitely!
Chloe
https://rainbowsandhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/
Thank you!
KC
What an awesome idea! Pinning this, definitely!
Chloe
https://rainbowsandhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/
This is such a fun idea! I love it! New year’s Eve can fell like a really long night but you made sure there wasn’t a dull moment! Definitely pinning this!
Hope you have an Awesome new year this year!
Rebecca
http://www.heronscrafts.blogspot.com
I totally agree, it can feel like a really long night. Now, both years we have done this it goes quickly and is fun! I hope you had an awesome New Year as well.
KC
What a fun party! We’ll most likely be having New Year’s at home and I’d like for it to be a fun time. I may have to use some of your ideas!
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks so much! We had so much fun and I hope if you tried any of our ideas, you had fun as well.
Take care,
KC
Such great ideas! I’m going to pin this so I can borrow some of your ideas! Thanks for sharing it Shine on Fridays!
Thank you, Amy! Thanks so much for your sweet blog post. I hope you and your family had a great New Year’s Eve celebration.
Take Care,
KC
What a wonderful party KC! Wishing you a wonderful New Year’s EVe! Angie xo
Thank you! Happy New Year’s to you as well!
KC
This is a fun idea. I hope it’s more fun for you all this year too!
https://howtotrainasuperhero.wordpress.com/
Thank you! We did have a great time again this year. I was even grumpy going into it, but it sure turned out to be fun.
KC
This is a great, simple idea for family fun on New Years! I’m your newest follower and I found you on the Weekend Wrap UP Party!
Katieshowto.blogspot.com
Thank you! It is simple and we have had so much fun both times we have done this now. Can’t wait to do it again to ring in 2014! Thanks so much for the follow!
KC
This is SO much fun!! I’m going to do it with our boys this NYE. Thanks for a great idea- found you linked up at TT&J!
Happy 2013!
xoxo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West
I hope you and your boys had a lot of fun with this Year Year’s Eve idea! I know we sure had fun.
Take Care,
KC
Great idea! Pinned! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Years!
Thanks and thanks for the pin! Happy New Year to you as well. Hope it is off to a great start!
KC
Pinned your idea and gave it a try this year! We had so much fun and it made the time absolutely fly by! Thanks for sharing! Will probably use it again in the future. I wrote a blog post all about our adventures! Come by and check it out! Happy New Year to you and your family! https://blessingsabundant.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-new-year.html
Thank you so much for letting me know! I just went over and read your post. I so glad you had such a great time. Happy New Year to you and your family!
KC
This is fantastic! I am home alone with LO, SICK, of course! We will be celebrating this year at 830 PM! LOL! I hadn’t anything planned. You have clearly taken care of everything including the printables, and a perfectly run family schedule! ILL Get the SNACKS and see ya next year! Bunches of THANKS and Appreciation for this simply wonderful post!!! Jeanine, Canadian Mom/Reader! 😀
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This is fantastic! I am home alone with LO, SICK, of course! We will be celebrating this year at 830 PM! LOL! I hadn’t anything planned. You have clearly taken care of everything including the printables, and a perfectly run family schedule! ILL Get the SNACKS and see ya next year! Bunches of THANKS and Appreciation for this simply wonderful post!!! Jeanine, Canadian Mom/Reader! 😀
I’m so glad I could help, Jeanine! I hope that you had a great New Year even with a sick little one.
Take care,
KC
I didn’t see that you guys did this. We did the same thing this year. How funny. Great minds think a like and all. If you want to check out how ours turned out you can check it out here: https://confessionsoftheperfectmom.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/new-years-eve-family-style/