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4 Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Kids (At Home)

We’re all about going out and having an adventure but we also appreciate hunkering down at home. Here are a few ways to make the homefront more festive for the final night of 2019.
Festive DIY Fun
Make memories and some crafts for the evening celebration.
The Party Food
Get fancy with fancy treats for the kiddos.
Start The Year Off Right
Remember the good times, reconnect and hold on to the special moments with these activities.
Bedtime Stories
Whether you tuck them in early or let them stay up late, here are some good books to read to start off a new year.
- I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
- Yoga Bug by Sarah Jane Hinder
- Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
- Have You Filled A Bucket Today by Carol McCloud
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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