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How can you organize a great summer party without splurging?

Submitted by Vikas on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 21:47
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Summer is the time to have family get-togethers. How can you organize summer parties without throwing a lot of money?


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Submitted by ednaalford210 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 07:47

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Summer parties are fun and do not have to be expensive. Here are some helpful tips on how to NOT spend a fortune for a summer party:

1. Have a potluck. Invite your friends over and tell them you???ll be supplying the main dish/meat and that you???d like everyone to bring one thing. Assign appetizers, side dishes, desserts, ice, drinks, chips, etc. to everyone. This way each person only has to bring 1 thing and it???s not overly burdensome on anyone. People have no problem with this whatsoever.

2. If you???re providing beverages, remember to keep it simple. Iced tea, brewed from tea bags, fresh squeezed lemonade or even iced water with a twist (lemons, limes, oranges, mint, etc.) are refreshing, simple, and cheap and can be a big hit at the same time. Water with lemon and lime slices in a beautiful glass pitcher looks expensive and tasteful, even though it costs only pennies.

3. If you???re hosting and in charge of the main dish / meat for the party, keep it simple. Hot dogs are always popular; plus, they???re easy to cook and inexpensive. Frozen, pre-made burgers can also be inexpensive or, to save even more, buy ground beef in bulk when it???s on sale and make your own burger patties.

4. Use real plates, glasses and utensils. Don???t waste money on the plastic stuff. After the party starts winding down, the gals can hang out in the kitchen and make quick work of washing the dishes.

5. For decorations, use what you have. Cut wildflowers in a vase for a centerpiece are gorgeous and free!

6. For entertainment, adults can break out a deck of cards or a board game; watch a baseball game on TV or play charades. Have the kids play hide ???n seek, kick around a soccer ball or catch lightning bugs at dusk.

These are just a few ideas but there are tons of ways to cut costs when having a summer party. Use your imagination and enjoy!


Submitted by OhioGal1 on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 07:29

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Invite only your best and closest friends and relatives that you feel will get along well with each other. Group chemistry is a very crucial, yet often overlooked element to a great party.
Offer excellent food but ask guests to bring a side or drink of their choice. People will feel good about contributing and you will not need to spend a lot of money
Lastly, you need to create the atmosphere. This can easily be done by creating music playlists, setting lighting correctly and rearranging seating and furniture to accommodate several groups of people, in separate areas, comfortably.
If you pay attention to these 3 easy steps, you'll be on your way to enjoying a great summer, or anytime party, guaranteed!


Submitted by Jkstead on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 21:39

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Have a picnic in the park! Grill out and play games. Go for walks. Get the free/discounted tickets to museums, zoos, etc. Have a movie night with the DVDs that you already on. Invest in a Netflix membership and watch old movies. Get a volleyball net for your yard and organize games. Do arts and crafts at your home. Get ideas from pinterest.com!


Submitted by meechell83 on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 10:43

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Do your own cooking. Don't call a caterer to to cater. Sticl to the basics, hamburger hot dogs or grilled chicken and ribs. have others bring dishes. Use a stereo not a DJ. Do your own invitations. Send them through e-mail or use a phone. Don mail invitations. Have the get together at your home. Don't rent out a place.


Submitted by matt on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 19:21

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How can I organize summer party without throwing a lot of money. First of all I will tell the family in advance. Second I will tell them what to bring, which is your bathing suits, beach towels flip flops, sunscreen cream, sun hat, it's gonna be a summer party at the beach. Free food, free tree shade, free parking, because the price is right with this package deal which is 450.00 for two days, for 50 family members Let's have a party at the beach!


Submitted by hughesbrenda28 on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 06:53

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I would invite people over telling them to all bring a dish or drink to share! That way we all eat good food & have drinks while i saved money by not trying to buy food for everyone. Organize what each person is bringing to make sure there is enough variety in food dishes. I would also try to save money by going to the discount stores for party favors if i don't already have them. Have the party at home or a public park also helps in saving money :-)


Submitted by NIECEYDAY on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 12:40

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It's important to have fun, even when you don't have money! Here are some ideas: use the activities sponsored by your local community as a basis for your party. Our town has a monthly outdoor movie - we invite friends to join us for the movie, and retreat to our house afterward for desert and discussion. The local fireworks for the Fourth was another opportunity for fun.

Use a local park with barbecue grill and tables to host a BYOBBQ - you provide coals, eating utensils and plates, napkins, and drinks, your guests bring their own grilling items. You can use the park's facilities for children, swimming, fishing to enhance the experience.

Have a movie day at your home - rent some movies, or a board game day. Supply popcorn and home-made lemonade or tea, and your friends watch the movie or play games with you. You can follow with a potluck dinner. We've used the theme, "Bad luck, no luck, potluck" and asked everyone to bring leftovers to throw on the table for dinner. We made fresh deserts. You could just do a cookie exchange - everyone brings enough cookies for their family plus 2 for the pot. You can put them out for desert. This also works for sports or activities like "Walk with me" where you all walk together for a mile, or any other sport.


Submitted by anara on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 15:39

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Parties can cost a lot of money so it is important to keep it simple!
Set spending guidelines early and stick to it. A party is for socializing and friendship...there is no sense blowing the bank for baby back ribs and porterhouse steaks if your budget is hot dogs and burgers!


1.Start watching grocery store sales on party staples. CVS regularly has soda/pop on sale for 4 for $10.
2. Hot dogs are frequently on sale and coupons are always floating around. . Don't buy the crappy .99 cents hot dogs...they are just nasty, My Target has all beef Ball Park Franks on sale for $1.99. Buy store brand buns at half the cost.

3. Watch from ground beef on sale and make your own hamburger patties. Season with Liptons dry onion soup mix for extra flavor. Again buy store brand buns.

4. If you have the space available, start making ice and bag it!

5. Since the summer is hot, keep the food simple and light. Early on the day of your party, shop your local farmers market to get beautiful fresh fruits and vegetable. Cut them up yourself and serve them with a variety of homemade dips. Do platters of cut up watermelon, cantelope and pineapple. Make a fresh salsa and serve with tortilla chips!

6. Make it a BOYB party! Offer mixers but have people bring there own beer,wine or liquor.

7. Shop The Dollar Store for paper goods...napkins, cutlery, cups and plates.

8. If you don't have platters for food, borrow them!

9. Bake cookies and light summery fruit bars ahead of time and freeze them. You can make inexpensive Key Lime Pies ahead of time and serve them semi frozen...so refreshing!

10. Make hearty salads and pasta salads..Make them colorful...makes them look expensive!!

11. If guests offer to bring things or help you out, accept there offer!!!
It will save you money, it will make them feel good and YOU will have a great time at YOUR party!!


Submitted by SOAPLADY on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 05:58

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you can have a barbeque and have everyone bring something --

Just having a place to have the party makes one big thing done --
and then with the summer weather its just nice to sit outside and enjoy everyone's company

sometimes the most inexpensive things are the best -- if there are children, they can bring their own toys as well to play with and share --


Submitted by chrissyhen1 on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 13:30

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Do a pot luck for food and drinks. Or make a menu sign up list for friends and family to pick what they will bring. For entertainment, do a talent show with your family and friends as the acts. Check store ads each week to find items on sale that you may need like water, watermelons, hotdogs and buns, pork steak , ribs or chicken for the grill. Set a budget and stick to it.


Submitted by smithglen on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 17:45

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Summer is the best time for family get-togethers, and outdoor parties and organizing them on a tight budget can be easy if you follow some of these tips.
Ask each person or household that you are inviting to your party to bring one food item. Have a list of food you want at your party and give each person a choice, when you know what everyone is bringing cross it off of your list. You know your guests and what they can afford to bring so be conscious of this when asking, that way nobody feels uncomfortable.
Shop for party supplies at the Dollar Treewhere everything is $1.00. You can get your cups, plates, plastic-ware, decorations, hot dog and hamburger rolls, napkins, drinks, and more. This will save you a small fortune compared to shopping anywhere else for these items.
These two simple ideas are the best ways to have a family get-together, or summer party with friends. Since you are only asking each household to bring one item it is not a big expense for them, but if you tried to purchase everything yourself it will cost a lot of money.
Have a great summer.


Submitted by lrogacki on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 12:24

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Summer Parties are fun, just love getting together with Great Friends and Family !! First thing is have everyone bring a Dish to pass, their own plates, silverware, drinks. All of these items add up if purchased by one person, but when everyone brings something, it makes for a Great Get together !!
Also, if your decorating, the dollar store is a Great place to look. There are so many great items there that are just as good as at the bigger stores, you will just see a lot smaller price!
If you have a party each year try a 50/50 so there is a winner which is always exciting but the other half can goes towards the next years party.
There is just so many Great ways to party without spending alot of money and still enjoy yourself !!
Enjoy your summer!!


Submitted by gwendolyn perrow on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 15:10

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With it being hard for most of us we have to find other ways to do many different things. One thing is get-togethers. We have still found ways to get together without spending alot of money. We have done just the simple cookout with hot dogs and burgers, doesnt sound like much, but its lots of fun and when everyone brings a dish to pass, we get to try other dishes and theres always enough.
We also build bonfires which isnt just for kids, but we do the simple inexpensive cooking of marshmallows and snuck in the Yummy smores, have to splurge alittle there ;-)


Submitted by wendylynn93 on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 15:16

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We've found that people like to go to parties for fun and socializing and don't mind helping with the goodies . When we do something we go potluck. Variety of food, little cost and depending on what type of party it is (birthday party for small ones, or get together for all ages) if there is going to be any drinking of alcohol, it is BYOB which again no one seems to mind and we end up with a variety of types of drinks. We provide the basics (paper plates, napkins, cups, etc) and some of the food & guests provide the rest. Then there is nothing like turning the stereo on (oldies of course) and letting people do their thing, whether it is dancing or singing Kareoky (sp). But in reality, a GREAT summer party isn't spending a lot of money. A GREAT summer party comes from spending time with GREAT friends and or family. Usually the simpliest parties with nothing really planned out to do, are the best and the guests are what makes it the best.


Submitted by 2nband on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 16:50

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Make sure it is BYOB on drinks to keep the initial costs down. Grilling is cheap and each person can bring a side, package of buns, or something similar to share with the group. Charcoal grills start at $50 or look for a nearby park that has them already. Play card games or simple board games to keep everyone engaged or bring a frisbee or ball to throw around. You can look for cheap board games at garage sales so you have different options.


Submitted by feisty914 on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:29

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Potluck! I love to go to potlucks. You never really know what each person will bring, and you get to delight in some of people's best dishes. Of course, there will be people who would rather buy a dish than make one. Still, I think that you can learn something new and interesting about a person by what they choose to buy.


Submitted by kellykap on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:50

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I love to host parties but do not love the potential costs it can occur..... I have managed to have several great parties this summer without going broke! Now instead of furnishing EVERYTHING at a party I do a facebook invite and have people sign-up to bring things. This way everyone can have fun and not one person foots the whole bill. I have found people to be very understanding and no one has NOT come yet!


Submitted by bsugradkb on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 20:38

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