Happy New Year 2010!

December 31, 2009 on 3:40 pm | In The Heart of Your Home | No Comments

Happy New Year 2010!

Ring in the New Year 2010 with a bash. Not just any old bash, there are simple ways to put a little something extra into your party without breaking the bank and wasting your time putting the party together. Here are a few simple tips:

1. Finger Food, keep it simple. There’s no need to go all out, just simply create a few serving platters full of cheese’s and meats, cut up vegetables and dip. There are plenty of simple recipes for cheese balls also.
2. Centerpiece. If you want to decorate with out the mess all you simply have to do is get 5 to 7 glasses. These can be wine glasses, or short tumbler glasses, fill the glasses half way of water. Add a couple drops of food coloring to the water glasses, any color that will suite the mood, I would preferably choose blue, but that’s up to you. To finish the centerpiece add a small floating candle, and arrange in a straight line, staggered line or a circular design.
3. Party favors. These can be found at any dollar store near you. Noise makers, hats, and plastic champagne glasses are definitely an item to have. Stay away from confetti especially if you have a pet or carpet. If you have hardwood floors then it wouldn’t be that hard to clean your mess up.
4. Pop the bubbly! Make sure to have a bottle of champagne chilled and ready to go for the midnight toast. If you ever have trouble opening a bottle, here is any easy check list to follow:
1. Make sure the wine is chilled. Fill an ice bucket with ice and water, enough water and ice that you can easily submerge the wine bottle.
2. Remove the foil from the cork. Untwist and remove the wire cage.
3. Place the palm of your hand over the cork. Use your hand to keep the cork from popping into the air.
4. Hold the bottle securely in your dominant hand. Keep your thumb anchored in the depression under the bottle. Hold the cork in the opposite hand. Turn the bottle-not the cork- to gently release.
5. Pour a little into your glass, let the foaming bubbles settle and fill to desired amount.