Tag: nye

  • How I Brought In 2021

    How I Brought In 2021

    We have finally made it to 2021. And I couldn’t be more excited about it. Although, when I watch tv and scroll online nothing has changed from 2020. I still feel a great deal of optimism with the start of the new year.

    For the past few years, I’ve kept a low profile when bringing in the new year. Last year, I was pregnant so I spent it watching my husband sleep after he drank about 3 glasses of champagne. The years before that we were all about partying!

    This year was COMPLETELY new to me! I mean…I’m a mother now so celebrating this year versus before I became a mother is drastically different. A few years ago, I would be so busy enjoying cocktails, my husband would have to really get my attention when the clock strikes 12. This year, I was waiting for it to turn 12 so I could let him go to bed since he had to work the next day.

    This year we put on our matching Tupac shirts, jeans, with sneakers and dressed my baby in his pajamas. And my family headed to my moms house for a small get together.

    The party included my family, my mom, my brother with his three kids, my nieces boyfriend, and my other brother.

    We enjoyed pizza and drinks while making vision boards. Then went around the room to explain what we placed on our boards and how we were going to achieve these goals.

    Making a vision board

    Very soon after midnight, we packed up the baby and headed home. I actually felt terrible because my baby didn’t go to sleep until 1am. Although, he did take some naps at moms house. He’s never gone to bed that late so needless to say he was in rare form the next day.

    Even though it was vastly different from my previous NYE celebrations. I have to admit it was the best one yet. I’m grateful to have been able to spend time with my family. Especially since so many people weren’t able to do that due to the pandemic. I was also extremely excited to bring in another year with my husband and son. I’m still in awe of my little family. It’s something I’ve always wanted but never thought I’d be blessed to have. So no complaints from me!!

    Sooo, that was my NYE in a nutshell. How did you bring in the new year? Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • If You Are Staying Home With Your Boo On NYE, Make Your Party Lit With These Tips

    If You Are Staying Home With Your Boo On NYE, Make Your Party Lit With These Tips

    NYE is probably one of the biggest days of the year that people celebrate.  It has always a big celebration for me.  The night usually involves high priced entry fees, ridiculous parking fees, food, loud music, a glam outfit and a good amount of cocktails.  That has literally described my NYE for as long as I can remember.   But things have changed. Actually, I can pinpoint the exact moment it did.  It was about 5 years ago, when my fiancé and I made reservations at a overpriced hotel in Austin.  After checking in, we spent the next several hours shopping for the finishing touches for both of our outfits.  We then go back to the hotel to get dressed to go out. The next thing I know, it’s 2am and I wake up to find us both passed out on top of the comforter.  Fully clothed in the same thing we had worn all day!

     That’s when it became real that it was okay to stay in on NYE.  An at home party of two didn’t sound half bad.  If this sounds like your kind of celebration this year, check out these tips to help make your party lit!

    tv and laptop in living room
    📸 by Oliur Rahman

    Turn off the tv and use your playlist:  The two of you probably watch television together all of the time.  Cut it off and turn up the music to create a party atmosphere.

    olive bodysuit

    Wear something sexy yet comfy:  No sequin and uncomfortable shoes are needed.  Keep is simple with a bodysuit and shorts or a simple t-shirt dress.

    food on tray
    📸 by Brooke Lark

    Snacks & Spirits – Appetizers are perfect for NYE celebrations.  They are small and bite-size.  Make a spread of you and your boos favorite snacks.  Don’t forget to include the cocktails! Create a signature drink for the night.

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    📸 by Aldric RIVAT

    Gametime – Games of any kind always make for a good party.

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    📸 by Levi Saunders

    Create a midnight ritual – Are you kissing at midnight?  Turning up to your favorite song?  Making a special toast or resolution?  It’s up to you…come up with something you will do when the clock strikes 12!

    Cheers to you bringing in 2018 in the best way possible.  🥂

    Thoughts on celebrating at home?  What do you normally do on New Years?  Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋