New Year's Party Ideas - Faribault Shopping

Have a New Year's party or small gathering to attend?   Make sure you follow these tips for a great evening and shop locally!  Check out these items that can be found on FaribaultShopping.com.  Look online, make your list and then visit the stores directly.  Or, order online and they'll have it ready for you to pick up.

1)   Plan your decorations -  Whether festive and sparkly or just simple, you'll want to do something to make the evening memorable.  If you are looking to stay local, you may want to check out some of the pillows and home accessories at Flair Furniture & Gift Gallery.

2)  Plan your menu and beverages. You may want a variety of beverages so that people have Ignore warning choices.  Here's a recipe from DrinkSwap.com:

Pink Coconut Drink Recipe


Ingredients
 2 1/2 shots Coconut Rum
 2 cups Add To Taste Pink Lemonade
 2 splashes Add To Taste Lime
 1 slice Lime

If you are not hosting but want to take something, you'll want to look at these wine and beer accessories on FaribaultShopping.com.  If you are looking for something easy to take and share for food, check out the fudge and chocolates that Sweet Spot Candies has or there is an entire rack of mixes that you can use to make food items at Finally A Gift Store.

3)  Music - you know the moment - when all are gathered at a party and you hear a song and everyone sings along.  Or, the song that transports you back to a younger time.  We all have those moments.  You may want to pick up a Chick Boom keychain speaker at Creating A Ruckus Too in case the tunes are lame.  Attach it to your phone and wha-la, music on amplified. speaker.  I know they have limited quantities.

4)  Little ones attending your party?  Make them feel special by having an art and craft corner.  You can easily pick up some items at locally owned Faribault stores that will keep them busy and having fun.  Check out these items from Heart 2 Art, Finally A Gift and Flair Furniture & Gift Gallery.
If you have a pet, you can pick up something special for them too at Faribault Animal Center.

5)  When guests leave your party, let them take a little something with them.  You can get inexpensive bags at any dollar store and then fill them with lotions or a candle - just a little something to say "thank you for coming".  Not sure where to go?  Check out these items from The Crafty Maven, Flair Furniture and Finally A Gift Store.


These simple reminders can make your evening go smoothly.