I'm so excited for my first column on the Huffington Post Champagne Parties on a Beer Budget. Every month I will be writing on topics that are relevant to our community and culture, offering tips, advice and so much more! Below is a snippet of my first column. To read the entire article please be sure to check huffingtonpost.com
Spread some holiday cheer this season with these five fabulously frugal dinner party tips:
The Invite. Your invitations set the tone but don't feel pressured to go have something fancy printed up. It's more important that the invites are creative and unique -- give your guests a reason to look forward to your party! For a small, intimate gathering, hit up a craft store like Michael's for some great arts and crafts to customize an invitation
The Trimmings. Chances are you already have some type of holiday décor around the house. Take it up a notch and grab a few value packs of votive candles to scatter around your home -- don't forget the bathroom!
The Feast. For a cozy get-together, a sit-down dinner is a lovely option that won't cost too much because the headcount is less. But if you've invited family, friends and co-workers, cooking for that many people can be a daunting task. Make the food fun while saving money with these menu ideas:
The Entertainment. 'Tis the season! I adore classic holiday music by Frank Sinatra and Mariah Carey; it's infectious and absolutely impossible for me not to sing along when it comes on the radio
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