Planning a soiree in the near future? From cake to candles and everything in between. How to throw the most lavish party on a budget...and where to go for help.
Whether you’re planning an aeronautical themed eight year old’s birthday party or an eighties era bash for a high flying 40 year old…you can do it cheaply and simply with the help of a few web sites.
Find the Best Party Planning Web Sites:
- Invitations. Whether you want to order them, or just get ideas for making them at home...from a wine and cheese cocktail party to a mint Julep Derby invitation, partycat.com gives you idea for hundreds of themes. The cards start at $1.10 each so if that’s out of your budget you might want to take their ideas and try to print something similar on your home computer. You can even order custom place mats and plates there...it’s just a matter of how far your imagination and your budget will take you.
- Party ideas. Have a party coming up but can’t think of what to do or what to make? Allpartyideas.com offers advice on recipes, party favors and party activities. Just search under themes, occasions or events. You can even send in your own party ideas and the site may end up using them. Tired of nothing but kids’ party plans? Adultpartyideas.com offers advice for bachelorette to black-tie to casino night bashes.
- Party recipes. The best place to go for free recipes is foodnetwork.com. There you’ll find the perfect appetizers for a super bowl party, or the best Chinese finger food for an Olympic-games themed bash. Also, check with your local grocery stores. They often offer free cooking demonstrations and classes for special events, especially around the holidays. Don’t feel like making your own food? Appetizerstogo.com will sell you gourmet frozen finger food delivered right to your door.
- Party games. Do you have a great idea for your daughter’s sweet sixteen party but need help with the activities? Party411 will come to the rescue. The site offers hundreds of party games. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for just send an e-mail to the resident "game girl." You’ll even receive expert advice on party etiquette and advice from a psychologist for parties gone bad.
- Party decorations. Party City offers low-priced party memorabilia. Also try whole sale carnival supply stores for discount merchandise. Even thrift stores and garage sales offer party treasures if you know where to look. You can get even better deals by shopping off-season. For instance, you’ll find great prices on Halloween merchandise in early November. It pays to plan ahead!
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