One outcome from the pandemic was making partying at home fun again. In its aftermath, not much has changed. Surveys show a growing trend of party lovers preferring to host in-house celebrations for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions instead of going out. Plus, because we’ve adapted to spending so much time at home women are more focused on curating environments and experiences that center holistic health. As a result, they’re trading traditional party food and favors (aka, alcohol and drugs) for mindful alternatives. So as we prepare to ring in the new year, we’re sharing five new years eve party ideas for all the health-conscious girlies wanting to celebrate in both style and wellness.
When you think of a new year’s toast, you probably envision of a glass of champagne. However, an emerging movement of women are searching for alternatives to alcohol that better align with their wellness practice and goals. Whether you want to gain mental clarity, improve gut health, or are just unenthused with inebriation and its less-lovable effects, cannabidiol (CBD) offers you a swap-worthy deal. With CBD, you get the same elevated experience without the health-compromising side effects.
Cannabidiol is a nonpsychoactive compound that’s been used, along with other Ayurvedic herbs, in ancient eastern medicine practices for centuries. It's known for it’s therapeutic benefits and especially, its contributions to various aspects of women’s health. Ladykind’s award-winning women’s wellness tincture duo includes the Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture and and the Wind Down Nightly Mind-Relaxing Tincture to meet your party guests at whatever state they arrive in. Whether they need a moment of chill or a boost of energy, these hormone-balancing tinctures will help them to level out so they can enjoy themselves without the safety risks or cognitive impairments of drinking alcohol. This ultimate wellness duo will enhance each party-hosting idea below and have guests leaving feeling better than when they arrived.
Themed New Years Eve Party Ideas for Health-Conscious Women
DIY Backyard Glamping Party
If you have a backyard, set up a tent or a makeshift tent with whatever materials you have (tent, canopy, cushions, etc.). Set up shop on a decorated table or picnic blanket with appropriate snacks, and more blankets. Have a fireplace? Set up a s'mores station for extra camping vibes.
Remember to bring a laptop or iPad so you and your guests can watch shows, movies, and the ball drop at midnight. Alternatively, another option if you want to get out of your element is to actually go camping or glamping at a local campsite for a fun change of scenery. This party situation is giving bundled-up vibes, with lots of knits, puffer coats, and UGG boots to keep warm.
Keep the accessories minimal since you'll be on foot. That said, don't forget the polaroid camera and some decorations to dress up the tent. Being out in nature is a great time to connect with the earth and explore all the healing benefits it has to offer you. Take advantage of this time to cut ties with what's no longer serving you and make room for bigger, better blessings to manifest.
Want to head into 2025 with a clearer mind? For the perfect compliment to your DIY, backyard glamping party or a real camping trip, try Ladykind’s famous CBD-infused hot chocolate recipe for an elevated, alcohol-free experience whether you’re traveling or staking out at home.
Self-Care Soirée
Set the tone for the new year by inviting your besties into your self-care ritual. Create a self-care station for guests to pamper themselves from the inside out with beauty treatments, guided meditations, cannabidiol tinctures, and yummy blue matcha beverages. Both CBD and blue matcha are amazing alcohol-alternatives that not only have satisfactory user experience ratings, but scienced-backed research for contributing to several aspects of women’s health. You want a chill, serene vibe for your self-care soirée, so arrange Ladykind's best-selling Wind Down Nightly Mind-Relaxing Tincture that will put guests at ease and get in touch with themselves.
Before your guests arrive, light a candle or burn some incense to set the mood. Group activities could include self-care affirmations or journal prompts to reflect on how this year went and what guests want to do more or less of in the next one. To facilitate this process, some go-to prompts we love are:
- What were the most defining moments of this year?
- What is your proudest accomplishment of this year?
- What do you want to incorporate more of next year?
- What do you want to incorporate less of next year?
Keep the dress code comfortable since this night is all about self-love. Have guests wear cozy knits or loungewear they feel most relaxed in. With that said, cozy vibes doesn't mean you can't turn up. Set up a photo corner to capture the good times that everyone can share later. Contrastingly, set up a quiet space away from the group activities for anyone who needs a minute to recharge their social battery during the festivities. Include soft comfy blankets, pillows, and some CBD tea to help everybody unwind.
If you really want your self-care party to pop, lead your guests in a vision board activity. Take a deep, psychological dive into your goals and illustrate what you want to see happen via arts and crafts. You can do this virtually on a digital platform like Canva, or you can do it the old school way and cut/paste magazine clippings onto a posterboard. We recommend the tangible version so you can hang it up somewhere you'll see it everyday to practice the essential step of visualization in the manifestation process.
Midnight Dinner Feast
Calling all foodies!
What better way to bring in the new year than face-planting in a feast of nutrient-rich food? In this true showcase of “breaking bread,” have guests wear their most comfortable Christmas sweaters for a night of connection over a spread of healthy comfort food. Commence at midnight while you watch the ball drop to celebrate the new year’s official arrival.
If you’re over holiday food by now, try experimenting with this mouthwatering marinade on a salad, barbecued meat, or veggies for a lighter alternative. By making your dinner options productive to consume in significant amounts, you allow your guests to indulge, guilt and stress-free.
Pajama Jam
Honestly, you really can't beat a good PJ party. Greet guests with a nice, refreshing beverage infused with Ladykind's Wind Down hormone-balancing tincture and an Instagram-worthy spread of snacks to munch on before the main meal. If you like to accessorize, have NYE-themed props laid out for photos and decor that brands the gathering in guests’ memories for years to come.
Swap the tequila shots for the aforementioned CBD-infused beverages. Try these margarita mocktails to provide a similar elevated experience without headaches or hangovers that follow. If your guests are driving home afterwards, serving CBD instead of alcohol alleviates the need for any anxiety about them getting home safely, knowing they aren't risking the potentially fatal consequences of drunk driving.
Coordinate matching pajama sets for you and your guests. If you’re into themed parties, we love these super affordable silk PJ sets from Amazon. If you own a polaroid camera, now would be the time to pull it out. Make sure to capture heightened moments, cutesy details, and candid conversations for a night to remember. If you don’t, use your phone to document photos of the decorations, festive food and drinks, and of course, your besties in their matching PJ sets. Pro tip: make a playlist ahead of time to get the vibes going once the NYE countdown begins.
House Party
Let’s throw it back to the old days when people used to have house parties! Pick an aesthetic theme and invite your guests to dress to impress accordingly. Create a DIY photobooth by hanging up a sheet and setting someone’s phone or camera up on a stand or ring light. Don’t forget to add fun props, drink charms, and other favors and accessories that compliment the theme. Sonically, go for a more upbeat vibe for your playlist choice. Want to outsource the music? If you’re looking for a ready-made playlist, we love the Certified Vibe by DJ Nyla Simone, available on all streaming platforms [].
Movie Night
On this nostalgic note, when’s the last time you had a movie night? Not like a, veg-out on the couch and get lost on Netflix kind of night, but a properly curated series of movies or shows you prepare for ahead of time and watch back-to-back with your friends? And by prepare for, we mean a popcorn bar with the works: popcorn, movie snacks, seasoning toppings, condiments, and accessories too. Serve beverages infused with Ladykind’s Rise Up CBD tincture to help guests feel energized, more concentrated, and balanced to foster presence and relaxation.
Not sure what to watch? Search your favorite social media platform for “best movie marathon themes” to come up with some inspo. Some of our favorites are Love Island, 90s stand-up comedies, and 2010 top-charting movies. Adjust your home setup to mimic as much of the movie theater experience as possible. Don’t forget to pause your watch party for a toast to the new year at midnight!
Your Secret To An Alcohol-Free New Year’s Party
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We want you to take the best care of yourself. By opting for a CBD-infused beverage instead of an alcoholic beverage for these new years eve party ideas, you’re leading by example. You choices set others up for success in taking better care of their own health. As a thank you for being a part of the Ladykind community and an advocate for women’s health, we’re offering an exclusive 20% discount on our best-selling tincture duo set when you enter code RISEANDREST20 at checkout.
Happy New Year! See you next year :)
