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Staying in for New Year's Eve? 5 fun themed ways to spend the evening

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Staying in for New Years Eve? 5 fun themed ways to spend the evening

If you are spending New Year's Eve at home with the kids, there is plenty you can do to include them in the festivities.

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Planning to make your night a bit more special than the typical family fun night doesn't have to break the bank or take much planning.

That's why we tapped parenting expert Erika Souter to help us plan the ultimate at-home shopping list for your fun New Year's Eve family night in.

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Idea 1: Fondue dinner and game night

"Pair your fondue night with a game night. You may get groans from your teens, but everyone gets into old-school favorites like Charades, Pictionary and Jenga," Souter shared.

Boska Cheese Fondue Party Set

Price: $39.99 · From Amazon

Salton Electric S'mores/Fondue Maker Kit

price: $27.99 · 53% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $59.99

Pictionary Game (Full pack with markers)

Price: $27.08 · 9% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $29.99

Idea 2: Spa night

"Who doesn't love to get pampered, go to the drugstore and load up on face masks, foot scrubs, robes, slippers, lavender-scented products, eye masks. It's all about feeling connected and having fun together."

Teddy Bear Robe

Price: $47 · 40% Savings
From Pottery Barn

Original: $79

L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins

Price: $89 · From Zappos

Patchology Fizz The Season Self Care Kit ($28 value)

Price: $25 · From Bloomingdales

Amagoing Nail Art Kit for Girls

Price: $28.98 · From Amazon

Idea 3: Upgrade family movie night

"If you are doing a movie night, you can make everyone feel included by have each family member write down a couple of movies on slips of paper. Put all the submissions in a bowl and pick. Repeat when the first movie is over. Make sure to have loads of popcorn and other favorite movie snacks ready." Souter continued, "You can also come up with a special cocktail and mocktail menu."

West Bend Stir Crazy Movie Theater Popcorn Popper with Nonstick Popcorn Kettle

Price: $69.99 · 12% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $79.99

Mini Projector 7500 Lumens

Price: $49.99 · From Amazon

Idea 4: Pizza party

"Making pizzas is a great way to get young kids in on the fun. Everyone gets their own min round of dough. Make sure you have a bunch of toppings set out and everyone can customize their pizza."

Pizza Night: 60+ Recipes for Date Nights

Price: $19.95 · From Amazon

15-Inch Pizza Stone in Grey

Price: $16.49 · From Amazon

Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel with Protective Blade Cover

Price: $9.99 · 50% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $19.99

Ooni Koda 12 Pizza Oven

Price: $399.95 · From Williams Somona

Idea 5: Karaoke contest

"Everyone loves to sing their favorite song. Remember, this is all about making the night memorable and fun. It doesn't have to be perfect or seamless," Souter said. "Here's a pro tip: If you want to take it to the next level, include costumes or have a contest for who put on the best show."

The Singing Machine Bluetooth Karaoke System

Price: $55 · From Walmart

Sing-Along Bling Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Price: $49.99 · From maisonette