Throwing a Fancy Party for Over 100 – How to Do It Frugally: Part One – The Food”

I’ll be honest—posting this is giving me so much stress, because I’m afraid of being judged. Afraid of being called both low class and wasteful. Afraid that people will see this titled “fancy party” and then criticize it because we used disposables, or because the food wasn’t plated fancily enough. I’m afraid people will roll […]

Why Should You Pick Non-Alcoholic Seltzers For Parties And Gatherings?

I love a good party. Who doesn’t?  I threw an amazing party not so long ago, and I didn’t serve any alcohol there. We did serve flavored seltzers though. If you want to throw a nice party, you might feel like alcohol is an obligation, but here are some reasons why you might want to […]

How to Turn Casino Nights into Budget-Friendly Family Fun at Home

When I was a teenager, as part of a youth group, we spent a weekend in another city. One of the activities they did was turning the social hall into an ad hoc casino, and we played fun games using just chips, but no money, and we got a bunch of prizes at the end […]

How to Hire an Event Photographer on a Budget: Tips for Parents and Families

I haven’t hired an event photographer many times. In fact, I only did it once other than at my wedding. And the last time, I honestly blew it. I waited until too close to the event and had to use who was available, without having first seen his work, and I hate how I look […]