{"id":16625,"date":"2017-01-26T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/?p=16625"},"modified":"2017-01-19T15:15:48","modified_gmt":"2017-01-19T19:15:48","slug":"how-to-throw-an-inexpensive-super-bowl-party","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/how-to-throw-an-inexpensive-super-bowl-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw an Inexpensive Super Bowl Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the best parts about the Super Bowl \u2013 even for non-football fans \u2013 is the exciting parties to attend. If you are planning on hosting a party of your own, we have a few tips to throw a successful party on a budget.<\/p>\n

Food and Drink<\/u><\/p>\n

When it comes to hosting a large party, preparing food and providing beverages is often the largest expense. If you are expecting a lot of guests, it can also be time consuming to create a meal big enough to feed everyone.<\/p>\n

To save both time and money, prepare finger food options for everyone to enjoy. Bite-sized snacks are easier to make and there are plenty of them to choose from to please all of your guests. For extra fun, you can make a few dishes football-themed<\/a>. As far as drinks, instead of buying individual bottles, opt for punch-style options.<\/p>\n

If you are pressed for time and can\u2019t make everything from scratch, places like Walmart<\/a>, Target<\/a>, BJ's Wholesale Club<\/a>, and Costco<\/a> have plenty of easy-to-make finger foods to buy for your party.<\/p>\n

If you want to feed everyone, but won\u2019t be able to prepare everything yourself, make your party potluck-style. Encourage everyone invited to bring a dish as well as a beverage. This takes some of the pressure off of you and will guarantee that there is something everyone will like.<\/p>\n

Decorations<\/u><\/p>\n

No Super Bowl party is complete without festive decorations. Try making decorations yourself to save money. There are plenty of easy DIY tutorials available online, including football rings<\/a>, a game day bunting banner<\/a>, and penalty flag napkins<\/a>. There are so many ways you can make these decorations with dollar store items or even better, items you already have.<\/p>\n

If DIY projects aren\u2019t your thing, you can shop at stores like Party City<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, and Oriental Trading<\/a> for pre-made Super Bowl decorations. All these stores provide a wide variety of d\u00e9cor perfect for any Super Bowl party and available at affordable prices.<\/p>\n

Here are a few deals to help you save even more:<\/p>\n