If you are a mommy like me then you don't get dolled up and buy a new fancy party dress to celebrate the new year. I have fun with the littles at one last party before they have to go back to school from Christmas break. The hubby and I stay in and party with the kiddos so I try and make it fun for them and us as well.
I am about to let you in on one of my best kept secrets as a mommy....On new year's eve set all of the clocks ahead one hour! This way you can have a big count down and party with the kids and they will be fast asleep by 11:20 and then you can celebrate all over again alone with your hubby! We watch the New York City count down with the kids who have no concept yet of time zones, lucky for us.
Last year I set up a table for the kids with bags of goodies to open every hour. Little clocks on the outside of the bags let them know when to open each bag. They included little things the kids could enjoy during the night and some at midnight(actually 11pm). They absolutely loved this and I will do it again this year for them.
6pm- Party hats
7pm- Glitter party glasses
8pm- Plastic champagne glasses with sparkling kids champagne
9pm- Disco ball necklaces
10pm- Blow horns
11pm- Silly string
12pm- Noise makers
I did save all the noisy and messy things for last. Also beware of children who can not tell time! They will ask a lot if it is time to open the next bag.
