Marie, Author at DIY Adulation

Sometimes you want some delicious hot drinks to warm up with during snowy nights. Or if your winter is as weird as the Midwest has been this year, maybe you want a hot drink out of nostalgia for the snow you usually get. Either way, you will love these holiday drink recipes the whole family can enjoy!

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Welcome back to the Merry Monday link party! I hope you had an absolutely wonderful holiday with your family! We’re technically still in the middle of celebrating our holiday.

We are incredibly blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family that love up and want to celebrate with us. Of course, that takes its toll this time of year when we are on 1 full week of gatherings and celebrations. When you suffer with depression, it’s a lot to get through.

Sometimes warming up (or cooling off) with a delicious holiday drink can help soothe your anxiety. I especially love warm drinks for this because they just warm you up all over. Luckily, this list is chock full of awesome recipes to do just that.

Crockpot Red Velvet Hot Chocolate (April Golightly)

Crock Pot drinks are fantastic for the holidays because they require little effort and upkeep on your part. This delicious hot chocolate will warm everyone up during the holidays easily.

Cranberry Orange Spiced Cider in the Crock Pot (A Proverbs 31 Wife)

Go the cider route with this fantastic recipe. It’s full of fruit flavors that will bring the holidays spirit alive inside of your (even when you think it’s fading).

Vanilla Milk Punch (Cooking with Carlee)

This super easy recipe is perfect to whip out when you’re short on time or simply want to surprise the kids with something special. Mix 2 ingredients and you’re done!

Low Carb Belgium Cookie Hot Chocolate (Low Carb Delish)

You don’t have to blow your hard work over the holidays. Instead, whip up this low carb hot chocolate and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte Recipe (Saving Our Money)

Is there anything more festive than gingerbread during the holidays? Now you can drink your holiday cheer with this yummy latte recipe.

Crock Pot Christmas Wassail (Flour on My Face)

Wassail is another great holiday treat to sip on. This recipe makes it easy with the help of your trusty Crock Pot!

Peppermint Cookies and Cream Milkshake (5 Minutes for Mom)

It may not be diet-friendly but it’s certainly worth indulging in when it’s this delicious and amazing. Definitely the perfectly holiday treat for the whole family.

Frozen Hot Cocoa (Gluesticks Blog)

If the snow isn’t showing up this season, enjoy your staple hot cocoa on ice with this frozen version. All the deliciousness while you cool down.

Homemade Egg Nog (Mrs. Kringle’s Kitchen)

Do you have egg nog lovers in your house? My boys absolutely love egg nog and now I can surprise them with this delicious homemade version!

Glittery Pink Holiday Punch (DIY Adulation)

Of course, when you want to take your festivities to the next level there’s nothing better than adding some sparkle to, well, everything. This glittery punch does just that and, even better, it is crazy easy to make!

Whether you’re looking for a delicious sip for your remaining Christmas celebrations or you need something awesome to ring in the New Year with, you’ll love these holiday drink recipes the whole family can enjoy. Now it’s time to get your new year off on the right foot with this week’s Merry Monday link party! Share your latest awesomeness and be inspired by all of the great things everyone is sharing!

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A lot of moms feel totally drained after Christmas. The demands of the holiday season are a lot no matter how well prepared you are. That doesn’t leave a lot of energy left for New Years. Kids, on the other hand, don’t suffer that same loss of energy. Keep them entertained this New Years without adding to your to-do list with these super easy disco New Years Eve countdown activity bags.

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Colorful Numbered Treat Bags with text overlay - Disco New Years Eve Countdown Activity Bags

Technically our family is still celebrating Christmas on New Years Eve. We have a tradition of celebrating with extended family on that day. It is also a fun-filled evening of board games and delicious food. Unfortunately, as I get older, it’s hard for me to make it all the way to midnight.

That means losing out on cherished adult game time or starting earlier in the evening. The kiddos can feel left out of the fun, especially the youngest 2 who are unable to read yet. To help them feel included and have their own fun tradition this year, I wanted to make these disco New Years Eve countdown activity bags. Now they have a cool new surprise to look forward to each hour of the night.

I recommend filling them activities and games to keep the kiddos entertained while you take a much-deserved break. I got most of ours at the Dollar Tree so it’s totally budget-friendly too. Score!

Disco New Years Eve Countdown Activity Bags Materials

12 Holographic Treat Bags with Star Cutouts
Round Sticky Notes
Marker
12 Small Gifts/Treats

Step 1

First, place a sticky note inside each bag behind the star cut out.

Numbered 1 Star on Multicolored Gift Bag

Step 2

Next, write down each hour starting at 1 and ending at 12.

Step 3

Lastly, fill each bag with an activity or treat for your child.

Holographic Star Gift Bag with Clock on the Front

Alternative Clock Countdown Bags

If you are unable to find the holographic star cutout treat bags, there is an alternative option. This version takes a few minutes longer to make but it’s the perfect option if you have regular treat bags without a cutout.

Yellow Circle Sticky Note with 12-9-6-3 on It

Step 1

First, start by writing a 12, 3, 6, and 9 on the 4 edges of your sticky note (like a clock).

Yellow Circle Sticky Note with Numbers Written on It

Step 2

Next, fill in the rest of the numbers for the clock.

Step 3

Lastly, add the hands of the clock. Be sure to change them to represent the different hours for each bag.

Step 4

Now place a clock on each treat bag.

Step 5

Finish with filling the bags with their corresponding treats and gifts.

Will the kids on winter break, they’ve already seen these disco New Years Eve countdown activity bags and are so excited to see what’s inside. The anticipation is totally fun for mom too. Seeing your kiddos light up with each new surprise is something sweet to look forward to this holiday. How else do you celebrate New Years Eve with your family? I’d love to hear in the comments!

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