{"id":18772,"date":"2025-04-11T10:06:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=18772"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:06:18","slug":"host-a-fun-night-without-breaking-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2025\/04\/11\/host-a-fun-night-without-breaking-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Host a fun night without breaking the bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>April is the month that keeps on giving \u2013 especially when it comes to public holidays. With all the long weekends and time off, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in the excitement and overspend without even realising it.<\/h3>\n<p>To help you make the most of the month without breaking the bank, Fulton Bank has compiled a list of simple yet effective tips to keep you and your finances in check while you gather and celebrate with family and friends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re the host, so you get to design the menu, and you can easily choose a tasty menu that won\u2019t break the bank. If you plan to cook, consider an array of various appetisers rather than a full entr\u00e9e for each person or provide the entr\u00e9e and ask your guests to bring side dishes.<\/li>\n<li>The smart thing to do is to shop smart. Plan ahead and get your shopping done early. Particularly if you\u2019re planning your party during the holiday season or for a popular event, the closer to the date the greater chance prices will be higher or items will be sold out.<\/li>\n<li>Play with some d\u00e9cor. Consider creating decorations on your own. Search online for free, printable signs, place cards, and banners.<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork makes the dream work, so include your guests to help cut down on costs. Coordinate with your guests and ask them to bring something like a bottle of wine, dessert, appetisers, or even a party game.\u00a0 You save money and guests feel like they are contributing to the success of your party.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t lose focus on what really matters. Always remember that the purpose of your party is to celebrate with family and friends while creating a fun atmosphere. No one is going to care that there aren\u2019t individual place cards, party favours, or a gourmet cheese tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Compiled by Gypseenia Lion Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultonbank.com\/Education-Center\/Saving-and-Budgeting\/host-a-party-on-a-budget\"> Fulton Bank\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April is the month that keeps on giving \u2013 especially when it comes to public holidays. With all the long weekends and time off, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in the excitement and overspend without even realising it. 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