Let’s Ring In The New Year

How is it time to ring in the New Year again? It seems like only yesterday we were waking up to a shiny new 2024! Time marches on, I guess, and we are compelled to go along for the ride. How are we celebrating tonight? Let’s talk about it.

Keep Our Loved Ones Close

I’m a serious homebody on New Year’s Eve, so we are going to get the party started by keeping that “party” at home. I also have no interest in driving on a “drinking night.” Instead, we are going to rustle up some board games and make our own fun. It’s always great to be out with loud music and lots of people, but chilling at home can be just as amazing.

Dress Down

I always love the chance to get glammed up and go out on the town, but Tuesday night will be all about the cozy clothes. We are encouraging “soft pants” and cuddly blankets and it’s going to be just wonderful. This season has been colder than normal, making it preferable to bundle up in sweatshirts and pajamas, and I’m leaning into that while it lasts.

Easy Snacks Only

While I love cooking, I have zero interest in using all my chef skills on Tuesday night. Growing up, we always enjoyed heavy appetizers on New Year’s Eve, and I would love to do more of the same tonight. It’s easy to make something everyone enjoys, and it’s usually pretty easy to set out some dips and snacks. I might have a grazing board in me, but that’s to be determined.

Maybe Stay Up Til Midnight

I am an early to bed, early to rise kind of lady, so making it til midnight is usually never in the cards. It used to be a really big deal to watch the ball drop, but now I would just rather say my goodnights and turn in. New Year’s Day is Mr PugRunner’s birthday, so I like to be able to get up and get a jump on his special day. A midnight bedtime doesn’t really click with that.

Start 2025 With A Run (Or Walk)

Obviously the new year will start with some miles. Whether it’s a run or walk will depend entirely on how well I sleep, but there’s not a world where a workout isn’t part of the deal. It will set the tone for the year! Who doesn’t love going into the new year with the habits you want to continue for the next 365 days?

How are you ringing in the new year? Do you prefer to go out or chill at home? Stay up til midnight or call it an early night?

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