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If we have to be honest, who doesn’t love to throw a good party, particularly during Christmas? It is during the holiday season that we want to show how much we care about our loved ones by busting our household budget. We all strive to make our Christmas celebration the ultimate talk of the neighborhood. But if you’re someone who is already struggling to get out of debt, it can be a real challenge to host a Christmas party.
Though you indeed want to be just as festive as your next-door neighbor, if your pockets are tight enough, you shouldn’t get carried away. Ultimately you shouldn’t take any step that derails your money goals. Here are few budget-friendly Christmas party ideas for keeping down costs but keeping high the Christmas spirits.
#1: Make a party budget for Christmas
Think of how much money you may need for hosting the Christmas party that you’re planning. In case you wish to find out surplus cash in your budget, cut down on few categories like restaurant cash and fun money. Keep aside a realistic budget for the Christmas party so that you know how much exactly you should spend.
#2: Make the right priorities
Before you begin spending, make sure you jot down everything which you wish to buy. Begin with whatever is most important. Main dishes, paper goods, desserts, appetizers, decorations, drinks, and tablecloths are a few of the things which you will definitely need to host a Christmas party. You can cut down expenses from the bottom of the list if you run out of funds.
#3: Keep the party manageable
When you are already tight on your budget, you need to control your expenses and avoid an over-the-top party. If you invite 10 friends, how about opting for a potluck dinner? A potluck can save a lot of dollars and also reduce the level of stress of your Christmas party. The smaller the group is, the more you can hang out with your guests.
#4: Shop generic instead of going brand-conscious
Sugar is sugar and chips are chips. Cherries will also remain cherries irrespective of whether you get it from a brand or you buy generic things. You can save your dollars for the best quality cheese or to get that better cut meat. Spend less on those things which get mixed with soups and into casseroles.
#5: Forget those fancy invitations
You can keep the invitation process as simple as it can be by sticking to an email invitation. Send the invitation with enough notice as schedules get pretty crazy during the Christmas season.
#6: Be wise about delegation
No, it is not possible to do everything when you’re hosting a party and you will definitely need some amount of help. You may seek the help of your spouse’s best friend or maybe your best friend. Delegate the stuff which you don’t prefer doing and enjoy the remaining tasks.
Now that you know how to plan a Christmas party within your budget, follow the above-mentioned tips and strategies to save your dollars.
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