8 Tips For Throwing The Best Tailgate On A Budget
Look for supplies at your local dollar store
You can buy things like plates, napkins, and disposable silverware at a much cheaper price than at a traditional party store. You may even find some decorations.
Speaking of decorations, check out oriental trading
They have lots of decor for really inexpensive prices.
Plan Your Meal Around Sales and Coupons
Most grocery stores will have sales for big events like the superbowl. This would be a good time to buy in bulk for the following season. This is also a good time to use some of those “buy 3 get 3 free” coupons you typically wouldn’t use for household use. The best type of food to serve is high volume, low cost food.
High volume, low cost food
This is food like hot dogs and hamburgers. If you want something a little more fun, there’s also tacos and spaghetti. LMAO. Who is eating spaghetti at a tailgate?!? I am sorry, I should not yuck someone’s yum, but that tickled me.
Ditch paper invites
Even the cheapest of paper invites cost money. Save that money by creating a facebook event or sending an E-vite.
Time it wisely
Having a tailgate during brunch hours can save you lots of money when cooking because you are literally killing two birds with one stone. Annnddd you can save money on liquor by serving mimosas.
Make it byob
If you are like me, then you don;t like to pay for other people to “have some extra fun” then have them bring their own libations. Just be sure the food is bomb.
DIY your deserts
Instead of spending 20+ dollars at the bakery, pick up a box of cake mix, some supplies, and save that cash
