Think your Labor Day party will cost a bundle? Think again! You can kick off a great Labor Day party at an affordable price by using the tips listed here.
Labor Day party planning on a budget is very popular. That's because everyone is looking for new ways to save money, and while throwing a Labor Day party can be expensive.....it doesn't have to be.
The best way of saving money for your Labor Day party is with the food you serve. Instead of going all out and buying steaks, or other expensive meat, serve hot dogs instead. Beef hot dogs are inexpensive alternative, and they taste great. Ask each guest to bring a covered dish, as this is not only a big money saver, but it's also a fun way to have a diverse menu. If a guest says they can't cook, ask them to bring a bag of chips or a six-pack of soda instead.
Another way of saving money for your Labor Day party is by making your own Labor Day party decorations. There's really not much to it, and this is something the kids can help you with. Print off some Labor Day coloring pages online, and let the kids color and decorate them. You can laminate the Labor Day coloring pages and use glue dots to adhere them to walls, the sides of tables, or hang them overhead by a string. In addition to using the Labor Day coloring pages, you can also cut out and create beautiful metallic stars using heavy-duty craft paper in metallic prints, and hang them in the air.
Another great idea for Labor Day party planning on a budget, is to use the food you serve as part of your Labor Day party decorations. Use food that is themed in red, white and blue colors. This is a great way to dress up a table, and is a helpful way to reduce the money you spend on Labor Day party decorations.
Instead of hiring a DJ, or other form of live entertainment for your Labor Day party, play the radio instead. Another idea is to buy an inexpensive party CD. Since Labor Day is the official end of summer, play beach and summer themed music for one last time before summer is gone.
To save money, visit your local Dollar Store for the paper products you'll use. During the Labor Day holiday you'll have no problem finding paper plates, napkins, and even tablecloths. Since these items will be thrown away anyway, why pay a lot of money for them?
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Yay for holidays! I hope you get some nice PV out of this article!
I was hoping for a Labor Day party..but I'm sick:-( argh
I was debating whether to decorate for a BBQ or not, but you make it sound so easy (and fun!) that I'll go ahead and go for it. Thanks!
These ideas are wonderful and make party planning so much cheaper and easier, thanks!
Another way to save a lot of money on food is to serve vegetarian and vegans dishes. They are so cheap yet so healthy.
We go to the Dollar Tree store all the time. They have great buys.
Great ideas, Jenny! Have a great holiday weekend :-)
Great tips as always!
That's a good idea to use the food as the decor!
Thanks for the tips.
Great ideas, Jenny! Thank you!
I like these ideas! Since we have the space, the cookouts are always at my house. Some help keeping the costs down is appreciated.
Great advice! You sure do get a lot of compliments!
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