Before becoming parents, your New Year’s Eve was likely filled with glamorous dresses, extravagant bash and copious quantities of alcohol. However, having kids changes this scenario, shaping the celebration around their needs. But having children doesn’t mean your New Year parties have to be dull. Here, I present to you four cost-efficient yet exciting ways to welcome the New Year with your kids!
1. ORGANIZE AN ENTHRALLING BOARD GAME NIGHT
With responsibilities piling up, you might have often said, “We’ll play later,” when your kids brought out a board game. Well, New Year’s Eve is an opportunity for you to turn this around! Organize it like a tournament, allotting distinctive point values to each game. Spice it up a bit by awarding points to not just the winners but the losers too! The prizes could be fun and simple like a week’s break from household chores or a selection of the winner’s favorite meals for a week.
2. EXPLORE FREE LOCAL EVENTS
Often, local communities, churches, or schools organize events to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Interacting with others can be a fun and cheap way to enjoy the New Year’s Eve. Living close to a famous sports stadium or amusement park could allow you to watch their fireworks displays from afar.
3. ORGANIZE A CAPTIVATING SCAVENGER HUNT
To make the New Year unique, you could arrange a scavenger hunt involving other families. Get each family to take photos at specific places, doing outlandish tasks, making it a hilarious adventure. This could conclude with a dessert party at your house, with entry fees to cover the costs.
4. PLAN A MOVIE AND SLEEPOVER NIGHT
If your kids cannot stay awake till midnight, a living room slumber party can be a great idea. After a light-hearted dance session, let them settle down with sleeping bags on the couch to watch a movie. It is entirely up to you to wake them up at midnight or not. A shimmering disco ball and party blowers can make their midnight wake-up call magical. Swap costly drinks with sparkling cider. For food, offer a create-your-own pizza or nachos instead of expensive takeaway options.
Implement these four cost-effective methods to make your New Year’s celebration special. What are your ways to enjoy New Year frugally with your kids? Feel free to share your ideas in the comments!
