Creative Lifestyles | Low Key New Year's Eve

While scrolling through my Facebook feed I’m seeing “memories” of New Years Eve past (or two days before, or a week before) when we would party like it was 1999 for a week. Even just seeing the posts and photos makes me exhausted. And this year has been a hell of a year for all of us. So we want to do another stay-at-home, hunker down, batten down the hatches, and just all around relax kind of New Years Eve. No frills and lots of laughs. We have been fortunate enough to spend New Years with our friends that are family and the most important topic is always food. We like easy, delicious, and can be heated and re-heated all throughout the night. Snacks:Asparagus Salad | Cooking Classy Chicken Orzo Salad | Averie CooksPotato Skin | I Heart Nap Time Garlic Pull-Apart Bread | Delish Plan  Comfort Food:Carnitas Tacos | Gimme Some Oven  Pale Ale Chili | Homemade Interest Bacon, Shrimp, and Corn Chowder | The Blond CookBaked Million Dollar Spaghetti | Dinner Then Dessert A little fun for the kiddos. Freezer Bag Ice Cream | Freebie Finding MomCannoli Dip | Homemade Hooplah Birthday Cake Popcorn | Lil Luna  Activities:As far as activities go it really just depends on what we’re up for. Most of the night is spent with the kids dancing around while we’re gathered around the table laughing and talking. Sometimes we’re outside playing family knock out with all of us (thanks for the weather California). But here are a couple things to do that keeps you indoors too.Pie-Face; because it's not a party until food flies.Uno Attack; when you find out for the first time how hard life can be.Speak Out; working on your telepathy skills.Cards Against Humanity; Clearly not for the kiddos but this is when you find out exactly who your friends are.If all else fails there's always Netflix and you know what? The kids always find something fun to do. Mocktails and CocktailsEveryone needs something to toast the New Year to. These are fun an easy recipes. Kids:Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail | The Frugal GirlsNew Years Eve Mocktails | Modern Parents Messy KidsAdults:Butterbeer Jelly Shots | Sheek Shindigs Whiskey Punch | Sweatpants and Coffee  Decorations:Completely up to you guys. But if you want to do just a little bit keep it simple.Simple Printable Banner | Todays Creative LifeMake a couple and hang all over the place. Or maybe just over the couch.Bubbly Wall Drink Station or Backdrop | Honey and FitzThis is a really simple but fun way to dress things up. Grab some of your favorite balloons and go!Balloon Clock (add confetti for a little more fun) | The Suburban MomEvery hour the kids get to pop a balloon. Add a little bit of confetti before they're blown up and you've got an hourly dance party.Glow-in-the-Dark Everything | LivinglyYou can easily find one of those giant pack of glow-sticks at any party store. This is a fun way for the kids to feel festive and an easy way to keep tabs as they dart around the house. Attire:Whatever you want. I’ve worn comfy clothes and put on a little bit of make-up just to feel festive. Sweatpants, extra-soft shirt, cozy sweater or sweatshirt and you’re set. And for the kids? Pajamas. STAY COMFY! But if you need some ideas...Grumpy But GratefulS&C Love SweatshirtSweatpants & Coffee Slouch Beanie Don’t be too hard on yourself or others for this day folks. It’s going to come and go and then we’ll all be rested up and ready for whatever 2017 is going to throw at us. Happy New Years Eve!