{CHEERS} to 2016!

The countdown to the NEW YEAR is on and we've put together this easy -DIY- "{Cheers} to 2017" kit to help ring in the new year with your little love(s)! 

(Most of the items we used can be found around your home or can be picked up at your local Dollar Tree/Dollar Store.)  Feel free to make the most of this activity by having your little one help you assemble it on NYE or you can prep a few of the bags during the days leading up to it.  Don't forget to download our {FREE} Printable Here!

Supplies:
Brown paper bags
Washi Tape *optional*
Plastic baby food container/empty water bottle
Glitter
Bells
Confetti
Hot glue gun
Balloons
Mentos
Soda
Gallon Ziploc bag
Duct tape (jazz it up with a fun color/print)
Paint
Glitter
Wooden spoon
Scissors
Paper

Now onto the fun part - ASSEMBLE your party kit!

1. .. PAINT the town RED .. 

Assemble a paint sensory bag by putting some paint and glitter into a gallon sized Ziploc bag.  Make sure to tape the bag shut to help avoid any messes! Put it in a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #1 tag.

2.  ::DANCE THE YEAR AWAY::

Put a party hat or music speaker in a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #2 tag.  Before the clock strikes midnight -or- bedtime -or- anytime,  dance the rest of the year away with your little to their favorite songs.

3. || Have a PoPPiN' good TIME ||
Take a handful of balloons and put them in a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #3 tag.

4. Shake-Shake-Shake
Help your little(s) assemble a {shaker} by putting bells, glitter, and confetti (feel free to add any other fun miscellaneous items you may have/find) in a plastic container.  Apply hot glue around the rim of your container and quickly twist/press on the top of the container to seal it.  Wrap duct tape around the container to make sure it's extra secure so your little one can't open it.  Put your {shaker} in a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #4 tag.

5. -BURST- with ExCiTeMeNt
Put a bottle of Coke and a Mentos candy into a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #5 tag. Go outside with your little and quickly place the Mentos in the soda. *stand back* and enjoy the show.

6. RiNg iN ThE NeW YeAr

Add a spoon to a brown paper bag and attach the {CHEERS} to 2017 #6 tag.  Once the clock strikes midnight -OR- bedtime, have your little one make some noise by banging a spoon on some pots and pans.  This really is a timeless tradition that children of all ages will love.  

We hope you have fun ringing in the New Year with these fun, engaging, and hands on activities with your baby. If you download our free printable, please show us some -love- by commenting below or sharing our post.

{Cheers} to 2017!

xoxo,
L+K