This year is almost over and it’s been a strange one. With not being able to see friends and family much, I know it’s been rough for a lot of us. Let’s try to make the best of it and still end with a bang (just not as much of a bang as we usually would)! Here are some fun, low-key ways to ring in the New Year and end 2020 Covid-style.

Brunch: Brunch is always a vibe, so why not end (or start) the year with a great brunch, with mimosas of course. You could either have this on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, totally up to you depending on what you want to do. Hop on Pinterest for some menu inspiration like chicken & waffles, shrimp and grits, or french toast casserole.

Personal Spa Day: This could also be done on NYE or NYD, but spending the day simply relaxing and pampering yourself would be a great way to start the year. Here are some ideas for the best at home spa day.

Scrapbook: Although this year has been weird/different you could still create a scrapbook with the highlights from this year, whether big or small.

Vision Board: Creating a vision board for 2021 is a great way to set your goals for the year. After you’re done with your board, be sure to place it in a highly visible place for you to be reminded daily of your goals so you can consistently works towards them. These aren’t those “New Year’s resolutions” that will be broken in a week, these are meant to be actual goals to work towards and hold yourself accountable.

Decorate and Dress Up: Set the scene for a fabulous NYE party for you and your closest friends. Decorate the space with streamers, balloons, get noise makers, hats, crowns etc. and party into 2021.

Rent a Hotel Room: For a change of scenery, rent a hotel room for you and bae, or just yourself, to get away from home for a little bit and relax in a big comfy bed. Maybe even order room service the next morning and eat breakfast in bed.

Start a Memory Jar: This could also be a gratitude jar. Decorate a jar or box that you’d want to use to collect your memories. Throughout the year, write down the great things that happen, or write something you’re grateful for daily, it’s completely up to you what you choose to write down and put in your jar. On New Year’s Eve 2021, read through what you’ve wrote down and reflect on the past year and toast to the next. ,

Bake Cookies and Watch Movies: Make it a chill night and bake cookies, brownies, cake, or whatever treat you love and indulge while watching a few movies into the New Year. Comfy clothes are of course required, so throw on some pajamas or sweats to get ready to settle into a relaxing night.

Watch the Ball Drop: New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is always a nice tradition to see some great entertainers and watching the ball drop. The countdown into the New Year is something I always looking forward to. You could watch the ball drop along with a few of the other activities on this list, because you ca literally just tune in to watch the ball drop and get back to whatever you were doing if you don’t want to watch the performances.

Pop some Bubbly: Do a virtual toast with your friends, but you may want to keep it short and sweet since a lot of us are tired of the numerous video calls every week. This can be just a quick toast to ring in the New Year, catch up quickly and then log off.

Whatever you do to celebrate, just please make sure you are staying safe! Hopefully next New Year’s Eve will look a lot different and we can spend more time with our families and friends. I pray you all have a happy and healthy New Year!

xo,