New Year's Eve Countdown Tree for Kids!

While it's nice to go out with your significant other on New Years Eve, sometimes it's nice to stay home with the kids. Afterall, they are only little for a short amount of time. This year we decided to do just that...stay home for New Years and I have to admit...I am giddy with excitement! I wanted to do something special for the kids but did not have time to run out to the party store for silver and gold decorations. The solution? Leftover pink balloons and streamers from the girls' birthday parties combined with some horns and party hats I picked up at Walgreens on my lunch break.

I wanted to make it look festive so naturally the Christmas Tree came to mind. Within a few minutes our Christmas Tree was transformed into a New Years Tree and I have to admit...I am totally in love with the results! This may be the start of a new tradition for our family as the kids woke up so excited to see the tree.

They were even more excited when I told them that they get to POP the balloons at each designated time to see what activity we are going to do! You can make as many balloons as you like, one for each hour or just a handful. I figured a handful of balloons would be enough for us this year, I want to also relax and enjoy each others company. Here is what our schedule looks like. I have 3 little girls so obviously customize the activities to go along with what your kids are interested in.

11am- They find out they are going to our local ice skating rink for a fun NYE ice skating event. That will take up the majority of our afternoon, then I accounted for time for lunch, errands and naps.
3pm- Baking New Years Eve cupcakes!
5pm- Movie time, their choice.
6pm- Order pizza
7pm- Make Cotton Candy
9pm- Sparklers
10pm- Sparkly Bracelet Craft
11pm- Get ready to bring in the New Year!