LIFE

 

It's the last day of the year and you're ready to celebrate...except all your friends are out of town, so you’re going to be home with your parents and sibs. You could just hang out in your room watching Netflix and pass out before midnight but what is the fun in that? NYE is your chance to end 2016 and start 2017 with a bang. Here are a couple of ways to make your family New Year’s celebration fun *and* memorable.

Throw a family slumber party.

Spread out blankets and sleeping bags on the living room floor and have your whole fam change into their PJs. Stuff yourselves with popcorn and candy as you watch the ball drop and stay up for as long as you can.

Plan a NYE game night.

Pull out all your board games and have a family game tournament until midnight. Count how many times everyone has won—the family member with the most wins when the clock turns 12 gets some sort of prize.

Host a neighborhood NYE party.

There’s bound to be a few families in your neighborhood that are spending NYE at home. Collab with your parents to plan a NYE party perfect for all ages.

Remember the good times of 2016 and plan for 2017.

Have everyone recall their fave memories from 2016. Sharing these memories will help you all appreciate your year and will hopefully bring about a few laughs. Then have everyone explain their New Year’s resolutions so you can all help each other stick to the goal (and wear these party hats while you're at it!).

Eat something different.

A new year means 365 days of new memories and new experiences. Celebrate that by trying something new with your family. Try a new recipe or go to a restaurant you’ve never been to before.

Are you spending NYE with your fam? What are you planning to do?

by Maddie Smith | 12/31/2016