Start the New Year Off Right (Photo courtesy of Ginnerobot)
There are few better reasons to party down than the start of a new year. Millions of Americans will be heading to holiday bashes this New Year’s Eve, ringing in 2011 with friends and family. Start the new year off on the right foot by making sure you show gratitude to your party host. Here are some easy ways to say thanks.
Champagne Glasses That Won’t Break
Champagne glasses are lovely and delicate. But when mixed with tipsy party guests, that can create a bad combination. Give your party host some inside out champagne glasses. A pair sells for just $39.95 at RedEnvelope.com. And nothing says “happy new year” quite like champagne. With a gift like this they’ll be toasting your friendship year around.
Assistance with New Year’s Resolutions
Starting a new year is about launching new goals. Help your hostess do that with a New Year’s resolution pack that includes a custom journal, countdown cards, a bookmark, pencil and more. It’s made by Etsy artist Cookstah and sells for $35.
Distinguishable Wine Glasses
As a party host, it can be annoying when guests use multiple glasses because they forget which one is theirs. Help your host keep down on the dirty dishes by giving them a set of wine charms like these from BedBathandBeyond.com. A set of six is only $19.99 and they’ll help each guest remember which glass their lips have touched.
A Sweet Treat and Cute Display
You can never have too many yummy treats at parties. Bring an extra one to share along with a cute pedestal to display it that will serve as a lovely gift to your party host. The white scalloped pedestal from Rosanna.com comes in three sizes and will fit with virtually any party decor.
Help for the Morning After
Your host will likely need help starting off the new year after after a long night of celebration. Give them something to help them wake up on the first morning of 2011 with a cute coffee mug from Pier1.com. The monkey mug and the elephant mug are creative and affordable at just $5 each. These African animals will always serve as a reminder of your wild night of ringing in 2011.
