One of the greenest and jolliest days of the year happens to be St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re planning on having a quaint, little get together or a big celebration with your friends and family, a gathering of any sort can be expensive. If you’re looking for some great ways to celebrate for a fraction of the cost, here are some great tips to keep in mind for the big day:
Make your Home the Venue
Whether you live in a big home or a studio apartment, this will be the best way to cut back on a majority of the celebration cost on St. Patrick’s Day. Just like hosting a wedding at the venue down the block, having a rental space can cost you quite a few hundred dollars (if you’re on the luckier end of the bargain).
Another benefit that surpasses monetary value is that having a soiree at your personal residence will also let you make the gathering as quaint and relaxed as possible. Plus, if you’ll be in control of setting the hours of the party — and if it happens to run a bit over schedule, you won’t have to pay an extra fee!
Go for the Store’s Brand
Sometimes, it’s simple to get caught up in brand names when you go grocery shopping, purchasing something much more expensive than what you actually needed. Believe it or not (this tip can be used beyond St. Patrick’s Day, too), it’s best to look into store-based brands of your favorite foods and drinks.
By shopping store-brands, you’ll not only score a significant discount on your grocery list, but you’ll also be pleasantly surprised that the store-brand tastes exactly the same (and possibly even better) than those big name brands. When you’re shopping for your party, this tip will really help out, especially if you’re on a budget or are saving for that dream vacation of yours!
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