Playing games is a great holiday activity. However, if you are looking for something particularly festive, play a Holiday Bingo game. Use marshmallows as your pieces for a fun alternative treat. Just download the free printable below. Then print it out, follow the directions and have fun! Need more New Year’s Activities ideas and printables? […]
December 18, 2020
A Year in Review: Free Printable for Kids
One great idea to end each year is to have a fun day of New Years’ activities for the whole family. From making cookies to making countdown clocks, there are a lot of fun activities to do to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Years Day with kids. You can even make it a Happy […]
December 30, 2016
Happy Noon Year! New Years’ Eve Ideas For Kids
Originally published December 30, 2016. Updated December 13, 2020. As parents, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is not as glamorous, fun, or fabulous as it used to be. However, it can be! Plan some fun with the kids, and bring back the spirit of this holiday with these Happy Noon Year New Years’ […]
December 27, 2016
Host a Festive Fiesta!
This year I decided to host a Christmas Eve celebration for the family. Since it is crazy during the holidays, and leading up to it, I just did not have it in me to do all the shopping, menu planning and prep it requires. My kiddos are enough work! Since we received a complimentary Qdoba […]
December 26, 2016
Holiday Reflection Questions
Just because the presents are un-wrapped and vacation comes to an end, doesn’t mean gifts have ended! Christmas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations may be over, but consider keeping love, joy, peace and hope going into the New Year. Engage in some family reflection exercises everyday. Make sure to write down the answers as it can […]
January 14, 2016
New Year’s Goals: Reduce Stress and Increase Sleep
Have you started your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Are you still meeting those resolutions? One of the key resolutions most people strive for is the resolution of getting healthy. Yet, what does that mean? Considering getting more sleep, consuming more protein, adding essential nutrients to your daily routine, are ways to meet that health goal. […]
December 31, 2011
Here Are Easy Activities to Celebrate and Entertain Kids on New Years’ Eve Day!
Originally published December 31, 2011. Updated December 13, 2020. There are lots of fun things to do on New Year‘s Eve Day and Night with kids. Here are some festive ideas that you can whip up with hours to spare so nothing too daunting!! Need more ideas? Check out this how to have a Happy […]
December 30, 2011
Six Festive New Years Eve Alcohol and Non-Alcohol Drink Recipes
Originally Published December 30, 2011. Updated December 13, 2020. Whether you are going out for New Year‘s Eve or staying in, here are some fun New Year’s Eve drink alcohol and non-alcohol recipes to kick off the New Year. RASPBERRY RENEGADE One classy option at a New Year’s Eve soiree is chilled champagne with a […]
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