New Years Eve

We all know about the big countdown on New Years Eve and for some it is almost a right of passage to stay up until midnight. But, if you are a parent with young kids this may not always be the best option.

I love Jeanne Ryan's blog about tips to have a drama-free New Year, thanks, Jeanne; I really appreciate your optimism. But let's be honest, when the drinking and partying start, all bets are off. Here are my tips to have a complete drama fest this New Year's Eve...

Back in the day I was all about going out on New Years Eve and whooping it up, but time has caught up with me and I am passing off the torch to the younger set.

Way to usher in the new year with a bang.

Idina Menzel is in the hot seat for her performance of her own song during Dick Clarks Rockin' New Years Eve Celebration in Times Square. She has been blasted on Twitter and many people have been making really mean remarks.

When you pop the bubbly on New Year's, remember all that goes into it. Yeah, okay, you probably won't do that, but don't let that stop you from enjoying these fun facts about champagne.

Welcome, 2014. As we said goodbye to 2013, a whole mess of our favorite celebs were Instagramming photos of their big night out, tweeting messages about the past and the future, all the while enjoying the present.

Ariana Grande, easily the breakout pop singer of 2013, was 'Right There' for the West Coast feed of 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' last night, but not really.

As I sat and watched Dick Clarks New Years Rocking Eve I was delighted by the quirky Jenny McCarthy and all the flashback clips of American Bandstand from back in the day, but now I secretly wish I was in Key West Florida last night.

When it comes time to celebrate the passing of another year, people around the world often gather together and make a lot of noise in order to demonstrate their good cheer.

It's never too early (or too late!) to make your plans to celebrate 2013!  Tickets are now available for CASDA's annual "Dance to End Abuse" on December 31st. Help ring in the New Year and support a great cause!

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?