tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post4606473706462922697..comments2023-11-03T07:37:22.203-04:00Comments on The Year of Frugal Living: Frugal party planningJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17508625149128121644noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post-56933948233733113332009-04-29T14:38:00.000-04:002009-04-29T14:38:00.000-04:00A frugal party isn't exactly the easiest thing to ...A frugal party isn't exactly the easiest thing to do. A frugal living isn't the easiest thing to do either. But this is the time when we have to save as much money as we can, because nothing is sure anymore.savehttp://save.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post-17818357008658000472009-02-04T15:19:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:19:00.000-05:00is it a kids party? maybe inflatable beach balls a...is it a kids party? maybe inflatable beach balls as a party favor. Cheap at the dollar store!<BR/><BR/>I second the chips, guac, salsa, bean dip.. all relatively easy and not so expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post-63223226446321446002009-02-03T08:28:00.000-05:002009-02-03T08:28:00.000-05:00well its not exactly summer, but could you do kind...well its not exactly summer, but could you do kind-of a cinco de mayo, tropical vacation theme, and make a taco bar for the main course? you could add in some mexican rice, chips and salsa, and voila!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post-23622808503110681922009-02-03T08:14:00.000-05:002009-02-03T08:14:00.000-05:00I'm a big believer in BYO and potluck. Especially ...I'm a big believer in BYO and potluck. Especially in times like these...parties aren't an opportunity to eat free food at someone else's house (and expense), but to get together with friends and SHARE what we have. Maybe have each guest bring "their" perfect summer food and you provide the staples (and your fave, of course).Kimberlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513321667818551134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558755840568714339.post-42830118284920926692009-02-02T23:05:00.000-05:002009-02-02T23:05:00.000-05:00Were you planning on serving alcoholic beverages? ...Were you planning on serving alcoholic beverages? If so, you could implement a BYO policy.<BR/><BR/>Chips, salsa, and guacamole are summery and fairly inexpensive. <BR/><BR/>You can get the store-brand versions of most popular sodas for 75 cents or less.<BR/><BR/>I hear dollar stores have some pretty decent decorations, if you're planning on decorating at all.Human runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431608560219589111noreply@blogger.com