$1 Store Purchases...To be or not to be?
Remembering that just because something is a buck (plus tax), doesn’t mean you should go all out and deplete the cash in your wallet when shopping. Here are a few simple rules to keep in mind before shopping for party supplies at budget friendly stores.
*Frugal Eye for the Planner - Head out to the store, before the event and focus on purchasing the basics. A list is very handy to make before going, and it helps you stay focused. You’ll not feel pressured to purchase extra things you “think” about as you are browsing. Since you have time to come back later, take notes as you are shopping during this trip, of the things you’d like to come back for and note why. Or even take pictures of the items with your camera phone to help you remember later.
*Moderation is King - After the party is said and done, you’ll have to either store or dispose of party supplies. Where will you be storing everything? Do you have space with your other decorations in storage already? Will you have to purchase more storage bins to store the new decorations? If these decorations are a one time use because of quality or theme, try to purchase recyclable ones that can be thrown out with your city trash pickup. Really think about what you need to make the party function, versus getting tangled into what you think you want because it’s saving you money.
*Don’t Be a Storage Facility - Will you pass these along to someone else or some organization after wards? If so, will you be storing the items until their next event. Remember to keep your home your home. Storing items for others for an extended period of time can cause you more issues than the value of what you’ve saved at the store. Put a date on the decorations with a deadline in which you have to deliver or have the items picked up by. Stay firm to your deadline, and don’t let the decorations stay past their welcome.
(Source: carsgoingarages.com)
