{"id":5092,"date":"2014-11-24T16:37:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T22:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/?p=5092"},"modified":"2021-10-15T13:51:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T18:51:16","slug":"planning-a-holiday-party-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/blog\/planning-a-holiday-party-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Holiday Party on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family, feasting and football are the trifecta of holiday fun, but none of the festivities should break the bank. Simplify, spend less and enjoy more when planning your holiday party this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I cut the cord with cable TV using a Mohu Leaf Curve 50 HDTV antenna<\/a>, I gained $100 a month. That\u2019s $1200 a year I cut from my yearly budget, without a loss in entertainment during the holidays.<\/p>\n

Planning a holiday party on a budget entails considering how you\u2019re going to spend your money on the 3 basic elements of a holiday party: food and drink, decorations and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Holiday Party: Food & Drink<\/h1>\n

Holiday party fare should be tasty and fun!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Quite possibly my favorite part of holiday party planning is figuring out what snacks, sides, main dishes and drinks will be served.<\/p>\n

However, prime rib tastes on a hamburger budget can thwart even the best laid plans. Consider these fun ways to cut your budget and still throw a fantastic holiday party.<\/p>\n

Option 1: Make your holiday party a potluck.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Send out a festive, free \u00a0Evite <\/a>\u00a0invitation which can layout your plans for the evening and ask your guests to contribute one main dish. \u00a0Consider making it a theme party, or offering suggestions to some who can bring \u2018sweet\u2019 dishes and others who can bring \u2018savory\u2019 offerings.<\/p>\n

You can provide the snacks and sides, and offer a theme with guidance as to what you\u2019d like them to bring to the party. You\u2019ll cut your food budget significantly, and provide your guests with lots of tasty treats!<\/p>\n

Option 2: \u00a0Provide your guests with a festive holiday punch<\/a> and ask your guests who want to drink alcoholic beverages to bring their own to share with the other party guests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adult beverages can really add significant costs to your holiday party planning efforts. Since most people have their favorite beverages, this is an easy way for your guests to have what they like and allow them to share their holiday spirits.<\/p>\n

Option 3: If someone says \u201cWhat can I bring?\u201d – tell them!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your friends and family want to share in the celebration, and many will offer to bring something like rolls or a salad to Thanksgiving dinner. Let them do it, and mark it off your list. You\u2019ll save money and your sanity by accepting these generous offers.<\/p>\n

Holiday Planning: Decorations<\/h1>\n

Holiday party decorations don\u2019t have to be overly elaborate or expensive to still be perfect for the occasion. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Decorating for holiday parties on a budget is really pretty simple.<\/p>\n