Throwing a party doesn’t have to break your budget. There are lots of simple things you can do that don’t cost a lot, but make a great impression.
Keep decorations simple. There are probably things that you already have that can be used to decorate your space. Some ideas:
1. Fill a glass bowl with red ornaments to use as a centerpiece.
2. Hang Christmas tree ornaments around the house or space. Christmas tree ornaments can be hung on just about anything, not just the tree.
3. Holiday table cloths or runners can be used to decorate the mantel, end tables.
4. Pull out photos from Christmas’s past and hang them around the room. They will make for great conversation as well as look great!
Keep the menu simple. Finger foods are a great way to do this. There are a variety of premade options that you can buy at the grocery store or food clubs. If you want to make your own, you’ll save even more. Try to have a variety of types of dips and chips and crudite. Try to have a variety of colors. Serve the food on colorful platters.
Another thing you can do is to ask your guests to bring their signature dish. They may enjoy showing off their dish and it will help keep your costs down, while creating a varied menu.
Most of all remember the purpose of a Holiday Party is to enjoy the season with those your care about and to be grateful for the good things we have in life. Relax and enjoy!
I’m going to hang some of my extra ornaments around the house – its festive and I put them to use.
Yes to finger foods for budget friendly holiday parties. They save so much time and work. I recommend mini mozzarella sticks and pizza bites. always a hit!
I like the idea of using pictures from Christmas pass, I’m sure there are great stories with them.
I like the ornaments in a glass bowl idea. I can imagine how nice that would look not to mention it’s super simple!
I have never thought of pulling out old Christmas photos around the holidays to decorate the house. Definitely will try that this year. Hope it’s a hit!