Is anyone hosting a party soon? Well if so, I know how to do this on the cheap- not long ago I was able to put on a tea party themed bridal shower for under $70.
Here are some tips from my experience of hosting parties.
Visit the dollar store- I was able to find serving trays for $1 each and one of those black veggie trays for $1 as well. I also was able to find all of my napkins and plates as well and ribbon to tie the utensils into sets. You can also find a lot of great ideas for wreaths (for decoration) or inexpensive glass vases for centerpieces. Balloons and gift wrap are also available here.
At the thrift shop- For the tea party I went to local thrift shops to find vintage tea cups and saucers. They ran about 60 cents but would vary from shop to shop- but I found inexpensive baskets and every guest was able to take home a few packets of tea and tea cup for under a dollar.
Garage sales- the unsung hero in home decor and holiday treasures. I found baskets here and I also bought a wonderful christmas tree for $10. But look here for any need especially for entertaining, if not for items for ideas.
Ask around- when hosting you may need something you may only use once, so why pay for it if a friend or family member doesn't mind loaning it for the day. This for me was drink dispensers. Others in my family also like to host so I had no trouble finding someone to borrow from for the day. Just make sure you return it in the condition it was loaned, and be kind and clean it before returning it if it held food or drink.
Any other suggestions or ideas?
Leave a comment!
happy savings!
Here are some tips from my experience of hosting parties.
Visit the dollar store- I was able to find serving trays for $1 each and one of those black veggie trays for $1 as well. I also was able to find all of my napkins and plates as well and ribbon to tie the utensils into sets. You can also find a lot of great ideas for wreaths (for decoration) or inexpensive glass vases for centerpieces. Balloons and gift wrap are also available here.
At the thrift shop- For the tea party I went to local thrift shops to find vintage tea cups and saucers. They ran about 60 cents but would vary from shop to shop- but I found inexpensive baskets and every guest was able to take home a few packets of tea and tea cup for under a dollar.
Garage sales- the unsung hero in home decor and holiday treasures. I found baskets here and I also bought a wonderful christmas tree for $10. But look here for any need especially for entertaining, if not for items for ideas.
Ask around- when hosting you may need something you may only use once, so why pay for it if a friend or family member doesn't mind loaning it for the day. This for me was drink dispensers. Others in my family also like to host so I had no trouble finding someone to borrow from for the day. Just make sure you return it in the condition it was loaned, and be kind and clean it before returning it if it held food or drink.
Any other suggestions or ideas?
Leave a comment!
happy savings!
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