You probably have your own new year’s traditions or party ideas. But since you are organizing it annually, sometimes you might run out of things to do. From watching movies to listening to songs. From putting up funky house decors to making a special photo booth in one corner of your home. You have been doing all these things and this year, you want something new.
So, here are five new ideas and tips to help you make a grand new year party as you welcome 2023:
1. Create DIY Party Poppers
Want something festive for New Year? Why not create DIY party poppers? Plus, it’s something you can do with your kids too.
You can make it with paper rolls, ribbons, or tissue paper. You can also recycle old colored paper or leaves and flowers for the confetti.
You will only need the following materials to make one:
- Tissue Core
- Rubber Band (one per popper)
- Tissue Paper or brown paper bag (to cover)
- Puncher (to make confetti)
- Old Colorful Scrap Papers (for decorations and confetti)
- Glue
- Scissor
You can view an instructional video on how to do it here.
2. Do a New Year Balloon Count Down
One of the fun parts about New Year is the countdown to 12 midnight. You can do this too using balloons. A new year balloon countdown is simple to do. You just pop one balloon every hour. You can prepare different-colored balloons for this depending on what time you would start. For example, if you are starting the countdown at 6 pm, You can prepare 78 balloons, with the last balloon to be popped at midnight to welcome the new year. Make the next balloon bigger and more festive than the next one. Write the time on each balloon so you would not get confused about what to pop. This is great if you have kids to build up anticipation for the new year.
3. Put Together a Time Capsule
Want to do something new and memorable this new year? Try to bury a time capsule. Find a metal or plastic container around the house that you can use to store objects. Ask each family member to put three items that represent important memories for this year. Let them also write notes to explain what memory each item represents. Put them all in the container, and close the lid tightly. Write a note outside that it can only be opened on a certain date. For example, it can only be opened on January 1, 2028, which is after five years. Bury it in the backyard or store it away and open it on the specified date to make New Year more memorable.
4. Rent Popcorn and Fairy Floss
Want an even more unique New Year party celebration? Hire fairy floss and popcorn machines Brisbane. This is a great idea if you have a big family and they are all coming over. Or, you can put it outside your house and invite the neighbors for a bag of popcorn and a stick of fluffy sweet goodness. You can start the party in the afternoon, have dinner together, create family games, watch movies, and then share another light meal once the clock hits midnight. Having is a big hit for kids too so you would not go wrong with it.
Want to hit off 2023 with a bang? Try these timely tips to make your family New Year party even better than the last one.
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