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Your Guide to a New Year’s Eve Party

Everything you need to know to throw a New Year’s Eve party (the food, the drinks, the hair and makeup)—and to survive the morning after.

The Party’s Over…

22 Tips to Prevent—or Cure—a Hangover
What you need to know if you welcome in the New Year a little too enthusiastically.

11 Tips for Cleaning Up After the Holidays
House need tidying after all the festivities? Here, the secrets to straightening up after a party.

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8 Fun Ideas for Ringing in the New Year 

Are you ringing in 2013 by hosting a last-minute bash? Celebrate in style with these fun and festive planning tips.
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5 Ways to Rearrange Your Furniture for a Party

Hosting this weekend's big game? Here's how to make the most of your space.
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Festive Bubblies for $20 and Under

Ring in the New Year with these bargain bottles.
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8 Toast-Worthy Champagne Flutes

Gorgeous ways to keep the bubbly flowing.
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New Year, New Ideas

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Your Favorite New Uses
Our most popular new uses on Pinterest. Each has more than 500 repins.

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Holiday Party-Planning Timeline 

Not sure whether to chill the wine or just plain chill? Consult our handy guide.

  • Reserve a coatrack at a local party-rental supply.
  • Clean glasses and serving dishes. Create a playlist.
  • Buy food, alcohol, punch mixers, napkins, garbage bags, and toilet paper.

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