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Simple New Year's Eve Party Ideas

December 29, 4:07 PMDC Event Planning ExaminerCaneil McDonald
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Ring in the New Year with a stress free celebration.
I don’t know about you but with all the hoopla and traveling over the last few weeks, the thought of planning an over the top New Year’s Eve party sounds like a complete nightmare.
 
Here are 3 simple NYE party ideas to help you entertain without going insane.
 
Countdown Party: Skip a full blown event and invite friends over for a late night countdown party. If you start the festivities around 10:30 or 11pm guests won’t be expecting a full meal. Serve up something simple like cupcakes with champagne.  With the popularity of local cupcakeries around DC, you shouldn’t have any trouble ordering up a variety of tasty treats. Take a look at these specially decorated holiday cupcakes from Hello Cupcake in Dupont or try out the new Red Velvet Cupcakes in Penn Quarter. Just display cupcakes on pretty platters, chill the champagne, and turn on the TV to watch New Years striking all around the world.
 
Midnight Breakfast: Nothing tastes better than a delicious breakfast after a night of celebrating! Invite friends and family over for a midnight breakfast. Start your party at 11pm. Serve items like French toast sticks, silver dollar pancakes, sausage or bacon, croissants, and danishes. You could even have a self-serve hot and cold cereal station. Save time by ordering items like this banana stuffed French toast and full coffee service from La Prima Catering of DC.  Instead of straight champagne, serve mimosas at midnight in these super cute countdown glasses.
 
New Year’s Workout Session: Help loved ones get a start on their New Year’s resolution to be healthier. Invite them over for yoga or an aerobics session on New Year’s Day or anytime that week. Hire a local personal trainer or contact a gym to see if they offer group classes.  Try Tru You Fitness and Gold's Gym, or save some cash by purchasing an instructional video. Just pop in the tape, clear some space, and everyone can follow along. Have lots of water on hand. Water bottles make great take home gifts and can also be used during the workout. Serve a light snack following the class.
 

 

 

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