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Writer's pictureWhitaker Myers
Nov 26, 20192 min read

HOW TO HOST ON A BUDGET



It's the holiday season and chances are, you will either be hosting or attending quite a few dinners!


If you are hosting and are looking for a few ways to save a little money, this post is for you!


8 Ways to Host on a Budget

  1. Consider buying inexpensive serving dishes and tablecloths. If you are in need of some extra tablecloths and serving dishes, don't be afraid to check out the dollar stores. Sometimes you can find great items there at great prices.

  2. Buy Fresh Flowers from the Grocery Store. Many times, your local grocery store will have fresh flowers at really reasonable prices. If you buy the dollar store tablecloths and then jazz up the table with fresh flowers, you’ll be set!

  3. Ask everyone to bring a dish. If your guests ask what they can bring, don't be afraid to give them a few ideas off of the menu you have planned. People want to help and feel like they contributed and it will help you save money and time as well!

  4. Set a budget. You knew I had to go here, right?! Setting a budget for how much you are going to spend will help you to be sure you aren’t overspending. Include everything you need for the party in the budget. That would include everything from silverware, to food, drinks, desserts, decorations, etc!

  5. Remember that store and brand choices matter. When you head out to shop, be sure to choose a store that has great prices. Also, being mindful of brand choices will help you save money. I know some people are brand loyal and truth be told… I used to be. But once I discovered how much it saves to buy off-brands… I haven’t looked back. And honestly, I can’t really tell a difference in taste!

  6. Keep appetizers simple. If you decide to serve appetizers, keep them simple. A vegetable tray, or a tray of crackers and cheese, or bread and oil are all great options!

  7. Go simple on the drinks. There is nothing wrong with keeping drinks simple! Here are a few ideas to keep the drinks inexpensive and still have fun with them.

    1. Serve coffee and buy seasonal coffee flavors and/or seasonal coffee creamers.

    2. Serve hot chocolate and marshmallows for the kiddos (and adults too!)

    3. Get seasonally flavored teas and serve them either hot or iced or both.

    4. Make Homemade Punch.

  8. Eat the left overs. Okay, this doesn’t help you save money on the dinner you are hosting but it does help you save on that week’s grocery bill! I know eating the same exact meal day after day can get boring, so mix it up! We will turn the turkey into a soup, eat it on sandwiches, or put it on a salad. This helps you be frugal by stretching the dollars of the one meal into a couple more and also helps you not have to cook every night. Win-Win!

Bonus Tip: While you are at the dollar store picking up the serving dishes and tablecloths, pick up a few toys, coloring books, activity books, or sticker sets for the kiddos. They have quite a big selection of those types of things and they make the perfect (inexpensive) new toy to keep the kids occupied while you are making and serving dinner!

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Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers is an SEC-registered investment adviser firm. The information presented is for educational purposes only and intended for a broad audience. The information does not intend to make an offer or solicitation to sell or purchase any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and are not guaranteed. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers reasonably believes that this marketing does not include any false or misleading statements or omissions of facts regarding services, investment, or client experience. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers has a reasonable belief that the content will not cause an untrue or misleading implication regarding the adviser’s services, investments, or client experiences. Please refer to the firm’s ADV Part 2A for material risks disclosures.

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Past performance of specific investment advice should not be relied upon without knowledge of certain circumstances of market events, the nature and timing of the investments, and relevant constraints of the investment. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers has presented information in a fair and balanced manner.

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Copyright (c) 2023 Clearnomics, Inc. and Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, LTD. All rights reserved. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily complete and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness, or correctness of the information and opinions contained herein. The views and the other information provided are subject to change without notice. All reports posted on or via www.clearnomics.com or any affiliated websites, applications, or services are issued without regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any specific recipient and are not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or related financial instruments. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future results. Company fundamentals and earnings may be mentioned occasionally, but should not be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold the company's stock. Predictions, forecasts, and estimates for any and all markets should not be construed as recommendations to buy, sell, or hold any security--including mutual funds, futures contracts, and exchange traded funds, or any similar instruments. The text, images, and other materials contained or displayed in this report are proprietary to Clearnomics, Inc. and constitute valuable intellectual property. All unauthorized reproduction or other use of material from Clearnomics, Inc. shall be deemed willful infringement(s) of this copyright and other proprietary and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to, rights of privacy. Clearnomics, Inc. expressly reserves all rights in connection with its intellectual property, including without limitation the right to block the transfer of its products and services and/or to track usage thereof, through electronic tracking technology, and all other lawful means, now known or hereafter devised. Clearnomics, Inc. reserves the right, without further notice, to pursue to the fullest extent allowed by the law any and all criminal and civil remedies for the violation of its rights.

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