If you're craving a little adults-only time, keep in mind that many children will not be able to stay up until the clock strikes midnight, so the final few hours of the party may be the perfect opportunity.
Food is always more fun when everybody's involved in making it.
A pizza-making extravaganza is a fantastic way to get everyone to participate, mingle and have fun. Forming Pizza Crust For more pizza party tips, read Pizza for All Occasions . Send out invites that let your guests know that this New Year's Eve you're planning on vacationing at home with cabana drinks and coconut shell bikinis. Get even more recipes and advice on Celebrating the New Year . This article was written by Tammy Weisberger , an Allrecipes staff writer.