Cash Now a bit Low for You? Some Budget Friendly New Years’ Ideas
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Don’t Break the Bank to have Fun
If the holidays have made you low on cash now, but you still really want to ring in the New Year in style, you are going to need to get a little bit creative with your plans.
This is not to say that budget-friendly New Year’s Eve plans are impossible, just that they usually take an open mind. If you look past the expensive parties, with champagne and formal wear, and get outside the box, you can create a fabulous event that can start the New Year off with a lot of fun, and on the cheap as well.
Plan a Getaway for Less
If you have several friends that you want to celebrate with, and the idea of getting away for a night or two sounds appealing, look into renting a cabin or chalet just out of town. These rentals can sometimes be pricey, but split between several people they become quite affordable.
Have everyone bring a dinner and a breakfast item, and you have dinner AND breakfast covered. Alcohol can be whatever each person wants to bring, and no one has to worry about finding a designated driver or taxi as they are all staying over. Plan for outdoor activities, like sledding or bonfires or just enjoy cozying up by a fire.
A Family-Friendly Affair – International Style
It can be difficult to spend extra money right after the holidays, especially if you have kids. Finding a babysitter for New Year’s Eve can be difficult. You should not have to miss out on the fun just because you are low on cash now, though.
You can make your celebration a family affair by hosting an international potluck. Plan a get-together with other families and have each family bring a dish from a different country. You could have everyone choose a country, and bring a dish that’s native to that country. You may find that it is such an enjoyable way to spend time with friends that you carry it on throughout the rest of the year, choosing a new country each time.
Go Retro
Another idea that can work well for either single people or families is to plan a retro party. Choose an era; 80s can be a lot of fun because of the clothing, hairstyles and lighthearted music, but any favorite time period will do. Have guests come dressed appropriately for the chosen era and serve food favorites from that time (e.g. 50s were meatloaf, the 60s were tuna melts, the 70s were fondue). You could get guests to bring a favorite dish from the era. Choose a popular drink from the era, and make a non-alcholic version, if the precious kiddes will be around, and therefore spoiling adults’ good times. Have party music from the era. If you have movies from the era, put them on in the background.
Share the Cost, Share the Fun
Having not much cash now does not have to hinder your party plans. Take a little time to plan things out; invite some good friends and share the cost. It would be great to start the New Year with a new tradition.
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