Welcome to Autumn Creek’s final blog of the year! End the year with these ways to ring in 2018 in East Amherst, NY. We’ve gathered ideas about how to celebrate in your apartment, plus tips for those who will be heading out on the town.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style
Staying at home at your Autumn Creek apartment may be just your style this year, but that’s no reason to celebrate alone! Plan a party — anything from a simple gathering of friends to toast the new year to an all out sit-down supper with your best china. This New Year’s Eve Party tutorial from wikiHow will give you the lowdown for party planning. You’ll just need to come up with a theme, decorations, and food. Pinterest can help you with that! Here are a few ideas to get your imagination fired up:
— “Noon Year’s Eve” parties are a fun option if you are celebrating with the young or the young at heart. Plan the festivities for a lunchtime countdown, complete with party hats, balloons, and confetti. The kids will feel included in the New Year’s celebration, and you can head out later for a late evening.
— Time capsules are a fun way to recap the year and to have something fun to look forward to later. Include a list of events, movie and gas prices, hit movies, national events, and more.
— Host a New Year’s Eve pajama party. Invite a few friends over and have a pajama fashion show. No need for anyone to leave until after they’ve had a hearty breakfast.
— Make it a game night. New Year’s Eve can involve a lot of waiting. You’re waiting for the appetizers to come out of the oven, for your guests to arrive, and, of course, for the clock to strike twelve. Play games to pass the time. Minute-to-win-it games can be an easy way to liven up your night. We also like this New Year’s Resolution Mad Libs game.
Be Responsible Out of the Apartment
Make reservations. Having reservations means you’ll be sure to get into your favorite New York spot for the evening.
Consider going to a party at a hotel so you can stay the night without needing to worry about getting a designated driver. This way, you won’t need to drive anywhere until you’re ready.
Save the number for a local cab service in your phone, or add the app for a service like Uber or Lyft before heading out. Never get into a car with a driver who has been drinking.
Stay engaged in activities and eat plenty of food to prevent drinking on an empty stomach. If you are hosting a party, offer non-alcoholic beverages or mocktails for designated drivers and others who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Happy New Year! Thank you for riding along with us and reading the Autumn Creek Blog this year. Stay tuned. We’ll have more great topics, DIY ideas, and more in 2018.