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Budget Birthday Parties and Creative Party Themes are my specialty, and The Budget Diet’s new Party Index makes it easy to find the best party theme!
When daylight hours lengthen, my backyard beckons to me. Summer evenings were made for outdoor living, including cooking on the grill and dining al fresco. And, eating outdoors is best when it’s shared with family and friends. Barbecue parties with good company, delicious food, and unforgettable memories can be the highlights of your summer. You … Read more
I’ve been hosting a cookie exchange for 10 years, and it’s one of my favorite Christmas traditions! A cookie exchange is an easy and inexpensive party to plan, and everyone goes home with a nice assortment of cookies to enjoy during the holidays. Cookie Exchange Invitation Ideas: A simple e-vite Hand deliver a cookie cutter … Read more
Looking for a festive theme to jazz up your next cookout or happy hour? Need a great idea for a fun adult birthday party? Two words…Jimmy Buffett! His lyrics dictate the perfect adult party. A Pirate looks at 40 would be a great theme for a 40th birthday or how about Cheeseburgers in Paradise for … Read more
Getting the party started in the great outdoors is easy with our guide to buying or renting the perfect party tent. Often the most beautiful setting to be found for any celebration is the great outdoors. Finding the perfect party tent can guarantee a good time will be had by all no matter the weather. … Read more
Recently, there’s been a huge surge in the number of brain training apps, and even physical games, designed to boost your cognitive ability, improve your memory, stall the aging process, and stave off brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. This is great news because keeping your brain young will only improve your life as you … Read more
If you’ve ever planned a wedding, corporate event, or even a large birthday party, you probably know that party planning is no easy feat. There are a lot of moving parts leading up to the event, and just as many on the day of the event. The verdict is in; event planning is on the … Read more
We work hard for our money, and it can be devastating to have to pay hundreds of dollars for a dress that we’re only going to wear once or twice. The dress then takes up valuable real estate in your closet, and you’re afraid to get rid of it in case you might want to … Read more
Introduction: Happy Frugal Halloween Halloween is one of those holidays where there are lots of opportunities to get creative and create unique crafts, decorations, and costumes. The best part is that you can do all of this on a budget! Halloween is one of those holidays where there are no rules. Follow these 8 Frugal … Read more
Are you looking for a fun but frugal way to gather friends for a dinner party? Consider a hosting a potluck meal, in which you ask everyone to pitch in with the food. Ahead, find a handy guide to hosting a potluck, your answer to a cheap and fun dinner with friends. Create Your Guest … Read more
When I’m looking for a cheap and laid-back way to entertain friends, I turn to a grown-up game night. The fun is built-in, the laughs are plentiful, and the company is always a pleasure. To help your own game night go off without a hitch, check out the following nine tips for hosting a board … Read more