You used to sip Champagne and stay out late on New Year's Eve. But now that you have little ones, you've traded lavish parties for low-key affairs. Just because you're staying in, however, doesn't mean you can't celebrate with the kids. From festive food to all-night activities, here's everything you need to throw a fun, kid-friendly New Year's Eve party. Source: Mer Mag
Let the kids get a little loud on New Year's Eve. Using a few household objects, Sweet Little Peanut shows you how to make some festive noisemakers with the kids.
Let the kids cook their last meal of the year. Make individual flatbreads using a variety of veggie, cheese, and meat toppings.
Keep your kids from falling asleep early with the Idea Room's activity bags. Decorate bags for each hour of the party, and fill them with activities, like play a game or dance around the house. Every hour, kids receive a new surprise and activity.
It wouldn't be a party without a tasty treat. Repeat Crafter Me's recipe for confetti clock cookies is easy to follow and fun to eat.
We wouldn't encourage little ones to drink, but Sweet Little Peanut's shot glasses of milk are too cute. For a less sugary option, skip the sprinkle-lined rims, and serve the milk in Champagne flutes.
You're never too young to make New Year's resolutions. Have the kids write down their favorite parts of the past year and what they hope to accomplish in the new one. Save the sheets, and have your child look at them next New Year's Eve.
Photo booths are a fun way to entertain kids and capture cute moments on camera. Make your own props or purchase this festive set from Etsy ($35).
When the clock strikes midnight, bust out the balloons! Follow Pinned There, Pinned That's easy instructions for a DIY balloon drop the kids will love.
These paper plate shakers from The Centsible Life are a fun and not too noisy way to ring in the New Year!
Kids will love the fun and sparkly toppers on these New Year's Eve Ball Drop cupcakes that Oleander and Palm created.
Glittery cookies, like these glittering bites from Purl Bee, will add some sparkle to the night.