T13 - 13 Romantic New Year's Eve Ideas for Parents

Thirteen Romantic Things to do on New Year's Eve, even if you have kids! Another year has come and gone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas - we did, even though the house is destroyed and relaxation was far from part of our holidays :-) So, how do you plan on bringing in the new year? I'm sure there are lots of people making reservations for New Year packages at their local hotels. Maybe you're heading off to a party at a friend's house or ringing in 2008 at your favorite nigh club, maybe you're throwing your own New Year's celebration or attending a midnight service at your community worship center... Well, not everyone is fortunate enough to have the time, the funds, or the babysitter to go out for New Year's Eve, so I thought I would put together a list of romantic ideas for New Year's Eve that can work even if you have children... 13 romantic ways to bring in the new year without leaving home Feed the little ones, do the bedtime routine, and tuck them in. If there are fireworks in your area, you may want to let them watch a few before bed or get them up for half an hour or so before midnight. Treat one another to a home spa experience: bubble bath, massages, if your man's in a really adventurous mood you can even try a refreshing face mask ;-) Don't forget scented candles to set the mood. Lavender is relaxing and arousing, rose is a romantic scent as well. This gift basket would be a perfect addition to these plans. Pop some popcorn and cuddle on the couch while you watch the festivities in Times Square. Pull out the strobe light and your favorite cd's so you can enjoy your own dance club right in your living room. If dancing in your living room isn't already a habit, it's a good time to start ;-) Bundle up, grab a blanket, and watch the fireworks in your neighborhood, if possible. We live in a state where fireworks are legal so our neighborhood is quite a show. Shoot your own fireworks if you can. If not, try some virtual fireworks in the city of your choice. Enjoy a gourmet candle light dinner for two. If you don't feel like cooking, consider take-out from a local restaurant. Steak Out Delivery is available in some areas so you don't have to leave the house for a nice dinner out. Mix a pitcher of daiquiris together and relax. Save some of the strawberries from the daiquiris to feed each other with chocolate dip. Start a fire if you have a fireplace (or enjoy this virtual fireplace, complete with sounds if you don't), drink hot cocoa, and look through pictures from past holidays together as you reminisce. Plan a night of bedroom fun to ensure a healthy and prosperous new year. Try a sex game from Michael Webb, try out a new flavored massage oil, or some other intimate adventure that you both will enjoy. Kiss passionately at midnight. Make a list of your top ten favorite memories of 2007 and share them with one another. Valentine's Day is right around the corner so start planning your most romantic day of the year. We'd love to hear your ideas for the most romantic Valentine's Day ever...email them to us here! Help me out by leaving suggestions for a romantic Valentine's Day 13 list in the comments and visit Romance From the Heart for all your relationship needs :-) Happy New Year Comment Graphics Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! View More Thursday Thirteen Participants