I recently challenged myself to host a birthday party for $30 dollars! I should also mention that I had 30 people at this party. Let me tell you that it was not easy. I had to be creative and rely heavily on my stockpile. Here was my menu:
Hot Dogs
Fruit Kabobs
Strawberry Fruit Dip
Pasta Salad
Cucumber Salad
Deviled Eggs
Summer Black Bean Corn Dip
Tomato Blue Cheese Crackers
Lemonade/Bottled Water
Cupcakes
I had many compliments on the spread. There were quite a few options and many healthy alternatives. Here is the breakdown of what I spent:
| 4 Betty Crocker Icings | FREE |
| 4 Betty Crocker Cake Mix | FREE |
| 2 Pineapples | $1.50 |
| 2 Boxes of Ronzoni pasta | FREE |
| 2 Boxes of Cherry Tomatoes | $2.00 |
| 2 Lemons | $0.50 |
| 1 Large Red Onion | $1.00 |
| 4 Cucumbers | $1.00 |
| 2 Dozen Eggs | $1.60 |
| 2 Tomatoes | $0.50 |
| 1 Caesar Dressing | FREE |
| 1 Italian Dressing | FREE |
| 3 Red Peppers | $1.50 |
| Country Time Lemondae | $1.00 |
| 5 Ball Park HotDogs | FREE |
| Aunt Millies Buns | FREE |
| Baked Beans | $1.00 |
| Blueberries | $1.00 |
| 2 boxes Blackberries | $2.00 |
| Strawberries | $2.00 |
| Blue Cheese | $2.00 |
| Nabisco Flat Bread Crackers | FREE |
| 2 Bags Garden of Eaten Chips | FREE |
| Grapes | $2.00 |
| Marshmellow Cream | $3.00 |
| Stawberry Cream Cheese | $2.00 |
| Cider Vinegar | $1.00 |
| Chinet Plates | FREE |
| Solo Cups | FREE |
| Nestle Bottled Water | $1.00 |
| Cupcake Liners | $1.50 |
| Jalepenos | $1.00 |
| Total | 30.10 |
The key to my success was my stockpile. I planned my menu around what I had in my pantry. I buy things like plates, cups and napkins in bulk when I can get them for free. I bought all of my fruit and veggies from Ciolino’s in Temperance. They have the CHEAPEST fruit and veggies. Just remember to think ahead. If you know you are having a party in a few months, start picking up items now. I hope this gives you some motivation to have some great summer parties!!
4 comments:
That is truly amazing, Melanie!
That is fantastic! Your spread looks incredible. I'm feeling challenged. We have a Life Group that meets every Sunday evening and I provide the main dish - there are 18 of us with more than half being kids. Now I think I need to drive to Temperance.
Are you going to be having a coupon class soon? I know you are busy with trial offers, but i am definitely not doing somethign right when it comes to couponing.
I'd love to see how and where you got those items for that price.
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