{"id":4075,"date":"2012-10-24T05:49:25","date_gmt":"2012-10-24T12:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/?p=4075"},"modified":"2012-10-22T08:38:58","modified_gmt":"2012-10-22T15:38:58","slug":"5-ways-to-save-while-throwing-a-great-harvest-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/5-ways-to-save-while-throwing-a-great-harvest-party\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Save While Throwing a Great Harvest Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is a great time for parties \u2013 Halloween, costume parties, harvest parties, and of course, Thanksgiving. While it\u2019s rewarding to throw a great party that your friends and family talk about for months to come, it usually entails a large amount of unplanned spending which can quickly derail your bank savings account<\/a> or max out your credit card. Planning ahead and following a few of these tips can help you throw great parties without feeling financial stress.<\/p>\n

Make your own food and decorations.<\/strong> If you\u2019re expecting a large number of people at your party, it can be tempting to take the easy way out and purchase pre-made food, snacks, and drinks. Making your own food <\/a>using recipes that are easy to modify to larger batches will save you a ton of money and give your guests more topics for conversation at the table. I don\u2019t recommend trying new recipes for large events without testing them ahead of time on a smaller scale. You\u2019ll be wasting both time and money if your new recipe doesn\u2019t turn out.<\/p>\n

Decorations are a little trickier, especially if you\u2019re not a crafty person, but you can try:<\/p>\n