New Year's Eve Party Game... including FREE printable instructions

For Christmas, I made a dice game for my boys and their cousins. (You can see it here.) It was a huge success, so I thought it would be fun to make one for New Year's Eve too... and of course I'm sharing it with YOU for FREE.

To play this New Year's Eve party game, fill a box with candy and chocolate, and place it in the middle of a table. (I like to do 10 pieces per player... with a mixture of small and large pieces.)

Then, everyone picks four pieces of candy/chocolate from the box... going from youngest to oldest. Everyone takes turns rolling the dice, and following the instructions on the printable I designed. The first person to collect 10 pieces of candy WINS. Players keep what they have, but the winner also gets all the extra candies in the middle.

To print the instructions: click on the photo below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo. 

Note: if you have any problems, send an email to EastCoastMommy@gmail.com, and I'll send you a pdf version.

This is a great game for kids, but everyone in the family will enjoy it.

Give this game a try, and let me know what you think. I think you'll find it a lot of fun. Happy New Year!

💗 

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

The BEST Ideas for Ringing in 2026 / SIMPLE New Year's Eve DIYs... including FREE printables

Hosting a simple celebration can be the perfect way to ring in the new year. Today I'm sharing the BEST ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve at home... and FREE printables. (Don't forget to check out the short video at the end of this post!)

Activity Bags - I love making activity bags that can be opened each hour leading up to midnight. The bags can contain noisemakers, the supplies for a midnight toast, games, and more.

I love having one bag contain the items needed to set up a photo booth.

And including a year in review questionnaire for kids is fun too. 

To download a FREE copy of the one I designed: click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.

Special New Year's Eve Treat - To make this festive treat, simply add candies to the bottom of a wine glass and top with a decorated cupcake. Cute, right?!?

Adorable New Year's Eve Mocktail - To make this adorable beverage, add sparkling water, 7up, or sparkling wine to a champagne flute. Then, add a bit of cotton candy to the top, and insert a straw. Easy... and so much fun!

New Year's Eve Party Favours - Every party needs a party favour, and I have three simple options to share.

Breakfast for tomorrow - Add a tag to a small box of cereal or a pop tart.

To download the "breakfast for tomorrow" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

Midnight Kisses - Add a tag to a little bag of Hershey kisses.

To download the "midnight kisses" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

Rings to ring in the new year - Add a tag to candy rings.

To download the "ring in the new year" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

To download the "bring some sparkle to 2026" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

For a closer look at my New Year's Eve ideas (and full instructions), check out the YouTube video I made here.

Will you be celebrating at home this year? I hope you find some of these ideas fun and helpful. Happy New Year!!!!

💗 

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

PS... Click the link here to download this fun New Year's Eve party game.

24 Days of Easy and Inexpensive HANDMADE Christmas Gifts

This year, I want to help you give thoughtful and budget-friendly gifts, so I'm sharing 24 days of HANDMADE Christmas gifts. I'll keep adding to this post every day of December, so keep coming back to check what's new. Click on the titles to see the step-by-step instructional videos, get all the DIY details, and grab the free tags.

DAY 1 - COZY CHRISTMAS MOVIE WATCHING KIT

DAY 2 - HOMEMADE SIMMER POT KITS

DAY 3 - DISPOSABLE DISHES AND FREE PUNNY TAGS

DAY 4 - ADORABLE EDIBLE GIFTS FOR ADULTS & KIDS (and FREE printable tags)

DAY 5 - DOLLAR STORE FRAME FILLED WITH TICKETS... FREE GIFT TAGS INCLUDED

DAY 6 - CREATIVELY (AND ADORABLY) WRAPPED CHOCOLATES... WITH WARM WISHES GIFT TAGS INCLUDED

DAY 7 - HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIE MIX

Day 8 - HANDMADE, PERSONALIZED ORNAMENTS (4 different options)... and a free printable gift tag

Day 9 - HANDMADE SOAPS THAT ARE NOSTALGIC AND BEAUTIFUL... and free printable gift tags

Day 10 - ADORABLE EDIBLE GIFTS THAT KIDS WILL LOVE.

Day 11 - "REINDEER POOP" COOKIES (RECIPE AND FREE PRINTABLE GIFT TAGS INCLUDED)

Day 12 - A FUN WAY TO GIFT WINE (INCLUDING FREE PRINTABLE GIFTS TAGS)

Day 13 - PERSONALIZED SNOWBALL KIT

Day 14 - "WE WHISK YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS" GIFT... WITH FREE PRINTABLE TAGS

Day 15 - PERSONALIZED, INEXPENSIVE DOLLAR STORE BLANKS

Day 16 - A SMALL AND USEUL GIFT. PERECT ON ITS OWN OR PAIRED WITH A GIFT CARD

To download the "Mistletoe Ready" tags I designed (FOR FREE) - Click on the picture of the tags below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

Day 17 - FUN WAY TO GIVE A GIFT CARD. It's super-easy to make, and you can find the step by step instructions here.

Day 18 - SHARING PLATE

Day 19 - SIMPLE CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Day 20 - DIY CHRISTMAS GAME

Day 21 - CUSTOM HOT CHOCOLATE BASKET

Day 22 - A CUTE WAY TO DELIVER A LITTLE FESTIVE CHEER

Day 23 - THE BEST HOMEMADE GOODIES TO BAKE AND SHARE

Day 24 - SHARE THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME... THE BEST GIFT OF ALL

DIY Gifts that will add MAGIC to Christmas… including free tags / Budget friendly Christmas DIYs made using Dollar Store Supplies 🎄

I believe it's the little moments and thoughtful gifts that make Christmas special. Today, I'm sharing DIY gifts that will add MAGIC to the season. I'm also including FREE downloadable tags that you can use (below).

1) My Cozy Christmas Movie Watching Kits - I love these little kits. They are a perfect way to make an evening at home special... and they are a great party favour for larger celebrations with family and friends. Find out how to make them here.

And you can download the inserts I designed for FREE. Just click on the picture below, right click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

2) Simmer Pot Kits - What's better than a useful gift that is also festive and fun? Check out how easy these kits are to make here, and download the FREE printable tags below.

To download the inserts I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Christmas Eve Kits - What's more magical that Christmas Eve? And these kits are the perfect way to share the magic. Find out how easy they are to make here.

4) Personalized Christmas Eve Gift Boxes - These Christmas Eve Gift Boxes are the perfect way to gift treats and Christmas PJs. Who would guess that they started as plain white gift boxes from Dollarama? Check out the step by step instructions here.

For a closer look, take a look at the short video I made below.

Wishing you a MAGICAL CHRISTMAS!!!

💗
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)