Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas
When you think “budget” and “frugal”, do you think “cheap”, as in super cheap holiday decorating ideas? Eww. OK, well, I kind of do, but it’s not going to look like it if you follow these tips! You can definitely throw a festive but frugal holiday party IF you know who to turn to, right? You won’t want to miss this!
In a little “throwback Tuesday/Thursday something post”, I figured I’d share some fun, simple and inexpensive ways to make holiday entertaining a snap in a segment clip I did for Fox & Friends. Enjoy!
Here’s The Clip Where I Cover Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas (& A Lot More):
3 Key Takeaways Featuring Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas:
- Unique but inexpensive.
- Reuse from last year.
- Think double duty.
Related: Reindeer Cake Pops…Fantastic Holiday Treats!
The way to save is to be creative and these days there are soooo many ways to find inspiration. I am completely obsessed with Pinterest! I can always find tons of ideas that are unique but inexpensive. Take a look around the house. You must have things that can serve more than one purpose? Can your centerpieces be used as dessert and maybe even favors also?
Here’s a summary of the tips from the clip. Take them and make them your own.
6 Inexpensive Ideas For Your Holiday Party:
1. Create A Wish Tree
Yoko Ono’s wish trees are our inspiration for this idea. Have you seen them? She’s had the tree installations all over the world. The idea is that people go up to these trees, write a wish and hang it on the tree. All of the wishes can be saved in a scrapbook and you can reuse the tree next year.
2. Place Card Holders
Write your guests’ names on snowflakes or ornaments. They are festive, unique and inexpensive. They look great and can add some sparkle to your party. And the best part is that you can use them again next year!
Related: Before Packing Up Your Holiday Decorations…
3. Collect And Create Your Decor
Decorate and trick out your buffet with items found on a nature walk. Don’t be afraid to cut some branches off the bottom of you’re Christmas tree or ask your local tree lot for any branches that they might be disposing of. You can even spray the branches with snow.
4. Food
I know you probably don’t believe me, but the casserole is back, for sure! It is often less than $2 per serving. You can bake it ahead of time, freeze it, cut it up and send it home with your guests. It’s the perfect holiday food and it’ll be the first to go at your party!
5. Tea
There are so many different types of tea. It is a great ingredient and it is almost free! Serve it hot or cold, sweetened or unsweetened. You can make tea-tinis…mix it with vodka or rum. The possibilities are endless!
6.Create Edible Centerpieces
Think double-duty! Sweets can double as decor or dessert. Dip apples or pears in chocolate or caramel. Cover with M&Ms or crushed up cookies. Use them as the centerpiece or place cards and cut them up at the end of the night. They look nice and what could be more cheerful! M&Ms on Christmas – doesn’t get much better than that!
Big Take Away – The Possibilities Are Endless
These are just some ideas that can make your holiday party fun and festive, but there are endless possibilities. With a little creativity, your family and friends will find your holiday celebration to be one they won’t want to ever miss. Think unique and inexpensive!
Tell Us Your Favorite Tip:
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xx – Marley
Oh, and here’s the video, which was the point of this whole blog. Find some great inexpensive tips when planning your next holiday celebration!
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