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Selecting Party Supplies and Saving the Pennies | Party Supplies from GettingPersonal.co.uk

7 July 2009

Choosing Party Supplies is just one of the many jobs that need to be completed before you throw a big bash. However, sometimes party supplies can also be the most expensive part of arranging a party! If you're trying to think of ways to celebrate in style but also save some money this is definitely the article for you. We're going to look at some of the best money saving tips for stocking up on party supplies when it comes to both children's' and grown up parties. No matter whose birthday it is, or what seasonal festivities you've got in store for your friends and family it's easy to set up a groovy gathering without breaking the bank. Affordable Supplies There are loads of online stores which claim to offer affordable party supplies out there but before you scour the internet for the best and start snapping up items on impulse, we recommend you make a list of the items you need. By having a good idea of what you need you'll save money right away because you won't be tempted to buy any expensive extras! Children's' Party Tips Throwing a children's' party can be a lot of fun for the grown-ups arranging it as well as for the kids who will attend it. By using items from around your home you can create some great party themes. Cardboard boxes can be cut and painted, for example to create big leaves for a jungle theme, then all you need is some jungle music and some face paints to make all the children in to their favourite animals such as lions, snakes and monkeys. Alternatively, cut boxes in to fairy wings, paint them white and let the children decorate their wings with glitter, paint and PVA glue then attach them with string. For decorations, paper chains, silver and pink balloons and some fairy lights from Christmas can really make a room twinkle. For magic potions combine lemonade with pink, blue, purple or green food colouring and serve alongside iced buns to make a fairy picnic. By using things around your home such as shells and beach towels you can even make a beach party, or by getting out an old ottoman and using it as a treasure chest you can improvise a pirate party! For simple multi-purpose decorations get some coloured A4 paper and print out individual letters on a home printer, then string them together to spell any words you like, such as 'happy birthday' and a child's name. Coloured balloons and party poppers are also cheap Party Supplies and can be picked up in bulk online or from pound shops. Always choose cheap paper plates and plastic cups because they make cleaning up easier and will only be used for one hour anyway, printed plates and cups cost a lot more. You'll also need to budget in advance if you don't want to over spend on party supplies because it's easy to get carried away! Adult Party Tips If you're throwing a party for grown-ups it's a good idea to get plenty of soft drink mixers, not only for spirits but also for wine as well. If people are drinking white wine and lemonade (or soda) spritzers your wine supply will stretch further and people will not become drunk as quickly! Don't mail out paper invitations for grown up parties unless they're especially formal like a wedding, because it's better for the environment and less expensive to use email or a social networking site like facebook instead. Printed paper invitations can be one of the most expensive party supplies a person buys when they're arranging a bash and they're not necessary! To save money on edible party supplies like cakes and snacks prepare your own food and stick to the 'balanced diet' wheel. Use those three cheap carbs: pasta, rice and potatoes to fill up your guests and satisfy rumbling tummies. You can easily make pasta salad, rice salad and potato salad and it will taste great with fresh lettuce and other salad veggies. By thinking about the food wheel and including a small amount from each section: some cheese, some fish, some meat and some vegetables you'll soon have a healthy and affordable feast laid out. For entertainment consider persuading a friend who is a music-fan to DJ, they'll need to be open minded and have a big music collection but almost everyone has a friend like that! Whatever you're reason for throwing a party, as well as saving cash by choosing Party Supplies wisely we also recommend you don't pay to hire a venue. By using a house or even throwing a big pre-arranged picnic in a park you can shave hundreds of pounds off a party bill!

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