{"id":9027,"date":"2017-12-26T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=9027"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:59:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T18:59:01","slug":"tips-and-tricks-for-throwing-a-last-minute-party-for-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/26\/tips-and-tricks-for-throwing-a-last-minute-party-for-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks for Throwing a Last Minute Party for New Year\u2019s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here\u2019s to the new year! | Image courtesy Unsplash user Jared Sluyter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Impromptu\u2014it\u2019s one of my favorite words, but funnily enough, impromptu gatherings always throw me for a loop. I prefer to plan and prepare for everything well in advance, but that changed last year when my husband and I decided to throw a last-minute party for New Year\u2019s Eve. <\/span><\/p>\n

A day before the big countdown, we ran into a friend who asked if we had any New Year\u2019s plans. I tried to change the subject, as I was looking forward to a quiet night in with my husband. The conversation took a turn, however, and by the end, we were going to host a New Year\u2019s Eve party for eight of our friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

While I was flustered by these last-minute plans, the experience of throwing an impromptu shindig ended up being a blast! I realized that a party could still be fun if I hadn\u2019t spent hours agonizing over the menu, hand-making decorations, or customizing a series of games for the occasion. Really, it\u2019s more about spending time with people you care about. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you find yourself scrambling to pull together a celebration, I\u2019m going to share my best tips and tricks for throwing a last-minute party for New Year\u2019s Eve. Trust me, impromptu parties can be a real hoot!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crowd-pleasing snacks. | Image courtesy Etsy seller PayamSedehi<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The food is usually what takes me the longest when it comes to planning any get-together. I come up with countless menus, test a few new recipes, and ultimately put together what I consider to be the perfect meal for the occasion. <\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, the food at our last minute New Year\u2019s Eve party ended up being amazing. Instead of making a big dinner, I prepared a bunch of little snacks (many of which were store bought). Since there\u2019s a long way to go until midnight, grazing on tasty nibbles kept us awake and energized until the clock struck twelve. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some other last-minute party food ideas that won\u2019t leave you slaving in the kitchen all night: <\/span><\/p>\n