I normally have my nieces & nephews for a Naughtiest Auntie Xmas party but not in 2020 so here are my wickedest games to keep small people occupied. 1: Cocktail Competition. Put out ice, mint, lemon, orange, cordials, appletise & fruit juice. They make their own & I judge. Fierce
2 Jelly Hunt. Their presents are hidden & the clue to find it is on a folded piece of paper inside cling film in a bowl of jelly. They are not allowed to use their hands to get it out. This is the one that is most talked about by the older kids as the best game fo the party.
3 Death Scenes. Instead of charades (yawn) Each kid acts out a death scene from a book or movie and everyone has to guess who died. Lit kids do Beth in Little Women Emos: Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge Someone once did Bambi's Mum. 😂
4 Guess the Mug Cake. I make them each a mug cake and they have to guess the flavour and name the recipe. Obviously there are prizes for all these games...
I also read their fortunes in their palms. They love this until they are about 12 and then they start taking it too seriously.
And the whole thing winds up on the sofa with unlimited milkshake and more mug cakes and a screening of the Muppet Xmas Movie.
Looking after kids this year has been difficult. It takes energy. But honestly, you're lucky. I've hardly seen my nieces, nephews, 2nd cousins & godkids. They can't be done on FT or Zoom the way grown ups can. Anyway, if you get to be the Naughty Auntie this year: Have Fun!
Bonus: All kids want to learn to play poker. This is best achieved during a sleepover. Gamble with jelly beans.
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