Celebrating New Year’s Day with the babies can be big fun. Plan for lots of activities, yet be satisfied enjoying the ones you actually get to do. Have fun making memories. Take lots of pictures and laugh often. Make this big day even bigger by inviting another family with kids to join you.

Your children will remember your family time for years to come. Create something awesome for them to remember.

Here are 10 fun and easy ways to celebrate New Year’s Day with your kids

1. Dinner.  Make a special dinner together; then, sit and eat as a family. Find a job for everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, and let each person contribute to the meal. Little ones can wash fruits and veggies. Older children can set the table, mix, and stir.
2. Grateful.  Form a family circle. Go around the circle and have each person say what they are thankful for. You may hear some interesting things. It’s okay. Let the children share their heart openly.
3. Fun and Fireworks. If you have leftover fireworks from the 4^th of July and your state allows them, shoot your leftovers. Sparkle up the night sky. (This year buy some extra fireworks in July and save them until New Year’s). Fireworks make everything fun.
4. Game Day. Have a family game day – play your favorite board games together. Let each person choose a game. It could be anything from Candyland to Spades. If youngsters are too small for certain games, be creative and play in teams. Match a younger person with an adult.
5. Give Back. Serve as a family in a soup kitchen or food pantry. It will be a great experience for the whole family. Teach the children how to serve.
6. Lazy Movie Day. Watch the big parades on TV or have a movie day. If a lazy day is what you are looking for, rent the family’s favorite movies and curl up in front of the TV and call it a day.
7. Snacks. Make special snacks to go with your movies. Try this one Stawberrylucious Poppers.      
8. Create. Make a time capsule, place notes, goals, things you want to remember, pictures, etc. inside the time capsule and hide it away until next New Year. It will be fun to make and it creates an activity for next year when you open the time capsule together and go through the contents.
9. Dance Party. Have your own dance party. Dress up or declare it pajama day. Crank the music and let it rip. Soul train lines, dance contest with prizes, creating routines, be creative and have fun.
10. Recount the Year. Write a family letter/newsletter to share with loved ones. Recount all the great things that happened over the last 12 months.

There are so many great things to do with the kids to celebrate New Year’s Day. Take the 10 ideas here and create a memorable day. Mix and match or come up with your own.

It’s always fun to try new family activities. Your children will remember your family time for years to come. Create something awesome for them to remember.

BMWK, How will you bring in the new year with your family?