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How to Host a Great New Year’s Eve Party and Save Money

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. That means if you’re planning a New Year’s Eve party, you need to get ready! New Year’s Eve parties are so much fun! You get together with friends and family and welcome in a New Year together. What better than to start a new year surrounded by your loved ones? However, having lots of people over might mean you have to spend some money. Don’t worry, there are lots of ways you can save money and still have a party that your friends and family won’t forget. Here’s how to host a great New Year’s Eve party and ​save money.

Save Money on Your New Year’s Eve Party

Host the Party at Home

You might not want people over at your house because that means that you’ll have a lot of cleaning to do before and after people come. However, hosting your New Year’s Eve party at your house will save a lot of money. Don’t rent space for everyone to come to because that will cost a big chunk of change. Plus people like seeing where you live and will feel more comfortable at your house. It will feel more intimate as people get to know each other. 

Delegate

People will appreciate the fact that you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party at your house and they’ll want to contribute. Let them! It’s alright to give assignments and let other people bring appetizers, napkins, or drinks. This will save you money, and take off some of the stress of planning a party because the responsibilities won’t be piled up on your shoulders. 

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Repurpose Christmas Decorations

You don’t need to go out and buy entirely new decorations for your New Year’s Eve party. Take a look at your Christmas decorations and decide if you can use them as New Year’s decorations too. For example, if you have a garland with red and green accents, remove them and replace them with silver and gold accents. Use your white Christmas lights too! Take inventory of what you already have and you’ll spend a lot less money on new decor. 

Go to the Dollar Store

The dollar store has some great finds. From cheap decorations to festive paper plates and plastic utensils. Don’t be afraid to look around and see what you find. Chances are you’ll find oodles of things you can use for just a couple of bucks. You won’t regret going to the dollar store to find what you need. 

Skip the Big Meal

Since a New Year’s Eve party will go at least until midnight, chances are your party will start a little later. That means you can skip a big meal because your guests will probably have already eaten dinner. Just provide some delicious appetizers that people can snack on as they mingle. Cheese and crackers, lil’ smokies, or a fun chocolate fountain will all be crowd favorites. Don’t forget all the delicious treats to dip in the chocolate fountain like strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, pineapples, and bananas. 

Summing Up

You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a New Year’s Eve party that will be memorable. Plan some games, have some laughs, and do what you can to save money. You’ll be surprised at all the things that you can do to save money. Host the party at home, go to the dollar store, delegate responsibilities, and repurpose old Christmas decorations. You’ll have a fun New Year’s Eve party without breaking the bank. 

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