Have you ever understood how some people could care less about the look of their party? Some of these people would tell us to stop dreaming about beautiful party accouterments because it cost too much -- so, they're too expensive, they're frivolous, and they're a complete and utter waste of time.
But hey... what's that saying, "Misery loves company". What do they know anyway? You keep on rockin' your parties the way you want to, y'hear?
Ignore those people.
You read Cater-Hater, so it's likely that you're like me; you dream about parties in Technicolor. "They", dream in... well, dreary.
You can live it up... shopping for affordable party decor items at Target,Walmart, Meijer, Kmart, and dollar stores. Mix something old and wonderful with something inexpensive, fabulous, and new!
Cater-Hater Tip: since we're in "holiday season" mode, I decided to showcase party items with holiday embellishment. But, even without festive seasonal embellishment - each of these are is good to add to your party supply inventory.
1.) Matching dinnerware & glassware -
Holly & Berries 16 pc. set of dinnerware available (online; spend $50.00 & get free s/h) at Target for just $29.99And... grab these Libbey Charisma champagne flutes; set of 12 pc. at Target for $31.99 (online; spend $50.00 & get free s/h) while you're at it.
2.) Table runners -
Gold Damask Trees patterned table runner by Sandra Lee (from Food Network's "Money Saving Meals") available (online; FREE s/h to store location) at Kmart for only $4.49Red Kilim Snowflake Runner at Target (in stores and online) - $14.99
3.) A couple great platters or trays
Large Threshold Christmas Sweater patterned tray for $14.99 at Target (in stores and online)Pfaltzgraff 17in Rectangular Snowman Glass Platter available at Kmart (in stores and online) - for $24.99
4.) Candles
Holiday Winter Pine & Evergreen Carved Scented Pillar 3x4 candle at Target (in stores and online) for $7.995.) Linen table cloths (Fabric) -
Merry red 60x84 tablecloth for $13.99 at Target (available in stores)
Kmart's Holly Berry Essential Home Holiday Fabric Tablecloth (online; FREE s/h to store location), depending on the size - between only $7.49 to $8.49
I bet you any amount of money that you have something to add to this list of 5 fabulous affordable party essentials. Write a comment and let me know.
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I do this... I write to help to create to opportunities for all of you to pursue your passion to have parties without regard to economic constraints.
I think if we keep talking about the cost of parties (I blog, you write comments), together, maybe we can break down some of the party industry price barriers and shame some of the people who've taken your money and delivered a poor quality product right into growing a conscious and treating you right (nice thought, isn't it?).
Opportunities to be inspired about parties are everywhere. Yet, people looking out for your wallet are few and far between. My goal is to inspire you, causing you to question the way things are that have been the status quo for too long. When we stand together and speak up, we can be a powerful force.
Let's keep the conversation of change going. Because in the sea of everyone talking, one voice is a whisper... several voices are a scream.
Leave a comment and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions below. Remember to be as specific as possible because what you have to say helps us all.
Always... be encouraged and be encouraging to others too,
“Don't be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you've been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?” - Marcus Aurelius
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