Midnight Madness

Dear Readers,

You've decked the halls, rocked around the Christmas tree and spun the dreidel, so that leaves only one thing to accomplish this year — your New Year's Eve kiss.

Sure, you can watch the ball drop or toast to friends and family at midnight, but why pass up your best chance to have a lip-smackin', tongue-slidin' good time? Whether you're kissing the same person you've kissed for 25 years or locking lips with a stranger at midnight, don't miss this opportunity.

In an effort to help you get the naughtiest and nicest New Year's Eve kiss, I asked my blog readers to send in their best NYE dos and don'ts. As I suspected, my readers are savvy, saucy and willing to share their tips. Here goes:

1. Do flirt like crazy; everyone is looking for fun on New Year's Eve.

2. If you are looking to "hook up," do bring a wingman (or wingwoman). Your friend can give you that moment of clarity when you’ve had 13 glasses of champagne and are on the verge of going home with the sketchy dude who's been sitting in the corner all night drinking alone.

3. Do make New Year's Eve special, even if you've been married a long time. Bring home some fun snacks and a bottle of champagne for your sweetheart.

4. Don't expect to have the best night of your life. In general, most people are disappointed with how their plans pan out, so don't feel bad if you go home alone.

5. Don't think you can find the love of your life on New Year's Eve — too many people wearing beer goggles.

6. Do use this opportunity to smooch that girl/guy you’ve been trying to make out with all year — it's the perfect excuse.

7. They say you spend the year the same way you ring it in, so I say: Do have sex at midnight with the one you love! It'll bring more of the same in the next 12 months.

8. Do wear cute underwear (or none at all) — even if you're married with kids.

9. Don't smack lips with your best friend's girl after half a bottle of Jack Daniels — especially if you're a gay male.

10. Do moisten your lips — there’s nothing worse than making out with sandpaper.

There you have it! Now, get out there and ring in the new year right — and safely, of course.

Happy New Year,
MM