Three more days left in 2014! What do you have planned for NYE? Do you like to go out or stay in to ring in the new year?
We like to stay home the night of New Year's Eve, just our little family of four. In the past, we've made mac & cheese: traditional with bacon toppings for the kids, and lobster mac & cheese for me and my husband. I just realized as I type this that I have no idea what we'll be doing for New Year's Eve dinner. Hmm. I should get on that, eh?
But, I DO know what we'll be doing for New Year's Day.
Each year, we host a casual, open house-style New Year's Day Pajama Party. It usually starts mid-morning (to allow those crazy midnight partiers to sleep in), and then goes into mid-afternoon. Kids are welcome, and pajamas are optional (but clothing is required, before you get any ideas).
This year, I made a few printables for our New Year's Day party, but you can also download and print them out to use for New Year's Eve as well.
New Year's Eve Party Hat Printable
Party hats are so silly, but I am starting to think they are a party necessity. Nobody looks dignified in them, putting everyone on the same level silly playing field, and if they are too small for your head, all the better. I love them, especially on adults! They help add fun and playfulness to any party.
You can download my New Year's Eve Party Hat Printable for FREE. Print as many as you need, and follow the instructions on the printable sheet.
Click here to download the free 2015 New Year's Eve Party Hat Printable.
New Year's Eve Printable Activity Sheet
I also made these free printable activity sheets that you can hand out at your New Year's Eve party to keep guests entertained. I designed these particular holiday printables for Today's Creative Blog, so pop on over to her site, where she will have them available to download and print for free very soon!
Hope you have a very happy New Year's celebration, no matter whether you stay in or go out! Which leads me to my question of the day for you: what's your ideal New Year's Eve celebration?
More New Years Printables and Crafts
- New Year's Printables
- New Year Blog Post Planner Printable
- New Year's Eve Paper Decorations
Carmia says
These are so pretty! I love the sparkles!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thank you, Carmia! Gotta have sparkles on New Year's ;)
Create/Enjoy says
Very cute! My parents have done a New Year's Day "brunch" open house for the past 20-something years. Family, neighbors... annual big deal event! They don't decorate with glitter, of course, but I love these for a daytime event including kids!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Love that your parents do a brunch on New Year's Day, Suzannah! Although, I don't foresee me ever NOT using glitter on New Year's, no matter how old I get... ;)
Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says
So fun! I love the glittery goodness and how much fun incorporating these fun printables into New Year's Eve parties will be. Thank you for sharing! PINNED!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thank you so much for pinning this, Michelle!
Tracy says
What a great idea! I've never thought of doing a PJ party for New Year's. I like that's it's laid back and relaxed. No pressing schedule, good stress relief for our busy lives.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Yes, we definitely like starting the year off with less stress and good friends and good food! :)
Sara Pirate (@CleverPirate) says
These are some cute ideas! We're heading to a party on NYE, I may bring these with us!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Fun! If you did, I hope they went over well, Sara!
Bill Volckening says
Happy New Year!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Happy New Year, Bill!
Havalah says
love those hats!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Must have party hats! :)
Emily says
Love pajama parties, I'm a homebody this would be up my alley for NYE!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I hear ya -- as much as I enjoy going out, I really prefer staying in for NYE!
kelsey says
love these! they're gorgeous!
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Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Glad you like them, Kelsey! Thank you!
Bonnie says
What a fun idea to have a party on new year's day! I don't think I've heard of that buy I might even like it better!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
It's a lot of fun, and perfect for kicking off the new year in laidback style :)
Jenni says
Love these printables. I can never say no to glitter (especially when it is printed instead of sprinkled...then my husband doesn't get mad!) Great work!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
LOL - I do love that the glitter is printed as well, Jenni! Less mess ;) Although, I still have to have some real glitter for NYE...messy, but fun! :)
Jenni Kupelian says
The Look back worksheet is such a great idea for a new years get together. You have such great ideas.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thank you, Jenni!