As the year ends, the excitement and anticipation of what the new year will bring grows. The parties and events will start soon, but perhaps the best way to ring in the new year may not be fighting the crowds at an expensive event but inside the comfort of your own Camden apartment. Here are a few easy ways to ring in the new year right at home:

Host Your Friends and Family

Don’t want to go out? Have your friends and family come to you! Here are a few great ideas to do right inside your Camden apartment:

• Board Dinner – Everyone brings a board of their favorite food. Love breakfast? Why not make a board with waffles, bacon and syrup. Is dessert more your thing? Bring a board with cookies, chocolates and cakes. You never know what will show up!

• DIY Cocktail Bar - Set up a DIY cocktail bar with all your must-have ingredients. Experiment with new recipes or stick to classic drinks. Remember to have ingredients for mocktails for a non-alcoholic option!

• Board Game Night– Let the competitive nature come out. Take on your friends and family in a fun round of board games. Don’t be a sore loser – everyone toasts to a good game at the end!

• Dance and Karaoke Party – Create a playlist of your favorite hits and have a dance party right in your living room. Have any friends who can sing (or not is even better)? Bring in a karaoke machine and let them sing to their heart's content - just a reminder to be mindful of your neighbors.

• Photo Booth – Set up a fun area with a creative backdrop and props for an easy photo booth. Gather your friends and family to capture memories as the night goes on.

If you need more room, reserve your community's resident lounge or clubhouse to host your festivities. You will be sure to wow your guests with Camden’s beautiful lounges. Reach out to your leasing office or on MyCamden for more information.

Photo Courtesy of Camden Downtown in Houston, Texas

Self-Care All Day

Want to have a quiet evening? Nothing is better than having a little me time. Grab your glass of wine and favorite face mask and head to your oversized tub for a luxurious soak. After your relaxing bath, in a journal, reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. Write down your achievements, lessons learned, and intentions. What a great calming and motivating way to start the new year.

Take in the Local Firework Show

Don’t have fireworks? No problem! As the clock strikes midnight, the sky will be alive with gorgeous pops of red, gold, silver and much more. You don’t need to be at a fancy party to get a great show; simply step outside on your balcony and look toward the sky. Many people nearby will be shooting off fireworks late into the night. If you need a better few, head up to a rooftop lounge like the one at Camden South Capital in Washington, D.C., to enjoy the show from all over the city.

Photo Courtesy of Camden South Capital in Washington, D.C

Celebrating the New Year in the comfort of your Camden apartment allows you to celebrate how you want to! Remember, most importantly, to cherish the time with your loved ones this holiday season.

Ready to tackle the new year head-on? Here are a few New Year’s resolutions for your apartment.