1. Write down memories that make you smile throughout the year on small pieces of paper, and read them on New Years Eve. - Idea from KeepersMinistry
2. Ring in the New Year with some champagne, poured over pink cotton candy
3. Decorate with free chalkboard bunting from OvertheBigMoon
4. Throw a formal cocktail party
5. Watch the ball drop
6. Get a printable party pack from Catch My Party with invitations, resolution cards and lots more
7. Buy a brand new party dress
8. Or refurbish an old boring white dress with this tutorial from Clones 'n Clowns
9. Watch the movie, New Years Eve
10. Play Minute to Win It
11. Blow up clear balloons and fill with colourful confetti.
12. When I was younger we always had cheese fondue every New Years, and you could follow it up with a chocolate fondue. Brings people together and is delicious.
13. Make some champagne Jello Shots from Perpetually Engaged
14.Or get a guide to Champagne Cocktails from Visual.ly
15. Make your own Party blowers with this tutorial from Martha
16. Play a game of Twister - fun for a night in with the family or an adult party
17. Have a Balloon Pop Countdown, with an activity for every hour, get some creative ideas from How Does She
18. Grab your markers and play Pictionary
19. Make resolutions
20. Write down resolutions in a bowl and have guests try to guess whose it is - plus more from HowDoesShe
21. Find a collection of super cute free 2014 Printable Photo booth props from i heart naptime
22. Make a playlist
23. Print these and two other gorgeous printables from a Night Owl for some quick festive decorations.
24. Get 11 Mickey Mouse and Disney Crafts from Spoonful
25. Make your own party poppers
26. Kids resolution printables for 2014 from Thirty Handmade Days
27. Make Shirley Temples for the kids (and the dd)
28. Dust off that Wii or Xbox Connect and get guest up on their feet for a video game championship.
29. Send out New Years cards with each family holding a number, see a cute example from Martha
30. Get instructions for a cute 2014 Confetti Cake from StyleSweetCa
31. Have the kids make some fun party hats, like this simple panda party hat from Free People
32. Make sure you are ready for that midnight kiss with this cute free printable Mint Night Kiss for icebreaker mints from Infarrantly Creative
33. Make mini foods for appetisers
34. Host a sleepover party for the kids or adults with Pajamas and junk food
35. Watch the fireworks in your city.
36. get directions to make curly strip drink stirrers (and eleven more ideas) from All Women Stalk
37. Print put some free 2014 Food pick labels from Snap Creativity and add a little glitter to make any dish instantly festive
38. Decorate your table with these free printable clocks from Celebrations at Home
39. Glitter wineglass stems in different colours with the tutorial from Inspire, Design and Create - they are washable and guests won`t mix up their glasses again.
40. Set all the clocks to go off at midnight at 8pm for younger children
41. And have them celebrate with sparkling grape juice
42. Or cookies and milk with sprinkles
43. Get a cute and free`Ring it In` printable card from I should Be Mopping the Floors
44. Get a digital New Year's themed scrapbook kit from Peppermint Creative
45. Make party in a box with inspiration and free printables from Dandee Designs
46. Make party hat headbands with mini tutorial from Her New Leaf
47. Get gorgeous free bottle, gift tags and more printables from 36th Avenue
48. make a wreath
49. Make your own glittery party hats with this easy tutorial from A Pumpkin and a Princess
50. bake some cupcakes
51. Revamp an old pair of high heels by covering them in glitter, for that extra pop with your LBD
52. Make your own edible party horns from Hungry Happenings
53. DIY noise maker
54. white board photo prop
55. blow up a ton of helium balloons in silver or gold so that it covers the entire ceiling
56. Make some inexpensive party decoration by simply using a rubber stamp, idea from Martha
57. get directions for a simple and festive centrepiece from lil Luna
58. Make countdown activity bags with inspiration from Sweet Blessings
59. Love the idea of having a decorative bowl full of chocolate kisses for that midnight kiss from Oh Sugar Events
60. Find recipes for 10 different yummy appetisers from Lil Luna
61. Get 2014 chocolate kisses stickers from Bloom Designs
62. New Year's Eve Dinner
63. Make your own confetti using coloured paper and a three hole punch
64. Or cut out large colourful circles and tape to the wall, idea from weebirdy
65. Make a photo calendar for the upcoming year
66. Have brunch with the girls or the family
67. And have mimosas
68. Still have the Christmas tree up (because who doesn't) - decorate it for New Years
69. Ring in the New Years with food that are said to bring good luck, from Party BluePrints
70. Mocktails
71. Cupcake wrappers
72. Make some cupcakes topped with Oreo clocks from Welcome to Girl Land
73. Make New Years Eve in a box with instructions and free printables from youaremyfave.com
74. Make a drink bucket by using some stencils spelling Happy New Years on a large galvanized bucket and spray painting the rest in some glitter paint.
75. Make your own photo booth background using your color choice of streamers or sequins with the tutorial from Oh Happy Day
76. Cover a champagne bottle in gold or glitter spray paint
77. Check out 10 ideas for a New Years Eve Wedding, I think the resolution tree is a cute idea for a formal party
78. Decorate your mantel with antique clocks (you can pick up at garage sales and flea markets), star decorations and large champagne flutes filled with silver beads
79. Get some party inspiration from SheKnows including free 2014 printable tags, and DIY for some cork coasters
80. confetti poppers
81. Make a wishing tree from No Time for Flashcards
82. Get a recipe for homemade sprinkle fortune cookies from Just a Taste
83. cut out large cardboard letters for 2014 and cover with garland
84. Get a free 2014 party hat printable from Merriment Design
85. make some sugar cookies from Craft That Party
86. Match the various ways of saying happy New Years to their proper country - free printable from How Does She
87. Have kids make paper crowns and decorate them
88. Read about the history of New Years
89. Sing Auld Lang Syne
90. Read about different New Years customs from Teacher Vision
91. Get some New Years colouring pages from Activity Village
92. Play charades
93. Decorate your own ball or make these glittered lanterns from Chick a Bug
94.Get the recipe for a Strawberry Champagne Cake from Better Homes & Gardens
95. Decorate journal covers for the upcoming year
96. Resolve to take a moment every day to appreciate what you have - make a 365 days of gratitude journal
97. Play monopoly - that game seems to always last all night, to make it interesting for the adults use a penny for a dollar, a $5 for $500, etc.
98. Bake a Vasilopita
99. or a modern money cake where you wrap coins and washers in tinfoil and bake them in a cake mix
100. Write down a few goals you or the kids want to achieve in the upcoming year, and post them on the fridge one at a time until they are accomplished
101. Young kids will love to make fireworks in a glass from Science Sparks
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