Tips On How To Entertain On a Budget!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Dec 13, 2013 in Home | 0 comments

Hosting parties and entertaining friends is a great way to celebrate this time of year. There are many opportunities to entertain this time of year such as parties to celebrate the New Year, the super bowl, the NCAA football championship, or maybe someone has a birthday this time of year. No matter what reason for entertaining it can end up costing you a pretty penny. So we have put together a few tips that can help you save on snack, party platters, and more.

1.)   No Pre-Made Platters: The first thing to help save you lots of money is to avoid pre-made party platters. You pay a premium for these items that are often marked up by 100 percent or more. You will have to put in a little work but preparing your own veggie or meats and cheeses platters is a great way to save you lots of money when entertaining.

2.)   Incorporate Lots Of Filler Foods: Another way to save money when entertaining is by providing your guests with inexpensive filler foods such as potato or macaroni salad, chips and salsa, and other foods like this. These are great party foods that most people enjoy so no one will think twice about them but they will help fill up your guests without emptying your pockets.

3.)   Dress Up Party Favorites: Finally you should try to dress up your regular party favorites. For example wings and hotdogs can be inexpensive party treats. So try and dress it up by creating a chicken wing or hotdog bar where your guests can dress their wings or hotdogs with all a variety of sauces and accoutrements. This is a great way to add some style and flair to your entertaining without costing you too much.