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Frugally Fun Adult Parties
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Use these tips to host a great party on a tight budget!
Fun, Cheap Party Games for AdultsLooking for fun, cheap party games for adults? TDS readers share their frugal and creative ideas to keep your guests entertained!
9 Ways to Cut the Cost of a Bachelorette PartyWithout careful planning, bachelorette parties can wreck a girl and rack up expensive bills for the bride and bridesmaids. Whether you're the maid of honor and chief planner or the bride with an eye toward frugal fun, try these tips to keep a bachelorette party affordable.
6 Ways to Cut the Cost of a Bachelor Party
Don't get waylaid by a bachelor bash. Here's how to hold down costs while toasting the groom.
30th Birthday Party IdeasLooking for great, inexpensive ways to celebrate a 30th birthday? TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive surprise party!
Music for a 60th Birthday PartyLooking for music ideas for a surprise 60th birthday party? TDS readers share their suggestions on Spinning tunes for the big day!
'Foodie' Birthday Party Ideas
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Looking for great, inexpensive ways to celebrate a birthday for the 'Foodie' in your life? TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive 'Foodie' birthday party!
40th Birthday Party IdeasPlanning a birthday can be inexpensive for everyone involved. TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive and unforgettable 40th birthday party!
Decorations for a 25th Anniversary PartyLooking for great, inexpensive ways to celebrate a 25th Anniversary Party? TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive party!
25th Anniversary Party IdeasThrow a great anniversary party for less.
Video: Frugal Cocktail PartiesIf you are hosting a holiday bash this year, consider a cocktail party. Cocktail parties can be an inexpensive alternative to a dinner party. In this video, the Ultimate Cheapskate has a few tips to help us throw the cocktail event of the season without busting our holiday budget.
A Wardrobe Swap Party
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Do you have too many clothes but nothing to wear? For most people, completely revamping your wardrobe by going on a shopping spree just isn't an option, especially if you've got bills to pay or kids to feed. Here's a solution that will rekindle your love for your wardrobe and get you feeling great about getting dressed again (and won't cost you a penny)!
Surprise 30th Birthday PartyLooking for great, inexpensive ways to celebrate a 30th birthday? TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive surprise party!
Throw a New Years Bash for Less CashThe start of a new year brings hope, excitement and, for some, dread at the high cost of a big blowout New Years bash. Planning ahead takes the sting out of expensive merry-making. First of all, decide if you want to hit the town or stay in. Do you want to mingle with a boisterous crowd during the countdown, or are you imagining a more intimate evening? There are many cost-cutting options for both choices.
Husband's Special BirthdayLooking for frugal birthday ideas? TDS readers share their suggestions on planning an inexpensive and unforgettable party!
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Need some help planning a party this winter? TDS readers share their ideas on creating a memorable winter themed party for less.
Start Your Own Supper ClubWhen it comes to forming a supper club, the sky's the limit. It seems the only required ingredients for a supper club are food, companionship and a dash of fun. Here is what you need to know to start your own.
Throw a Thrifty Tailgate PartyCheering your favorite sports team on with a tailgate party can be a lot of fun, and you may be surprised to learn that it doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Put your frugal sense to work, and you're sure to plan a tailgate party that's as affordable as it is fun.
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Planning a surprise birthday can be inexpensive for everyone involved. Jen shares her story about her 40th birthday surprise that proved to her that great memories don't have to cost a fortune for the party thrower or the party goers.
Retirement Party IdeasNeed help planning a retirement party? Or ideas for fun, yet affordable ways to entertain all those guests? TDS readers share their creative and inexpensive ideas to make a retirement party affordably memorable!
50th Birthday Party SongsIt can be a lot of fun, and touching, to put together a photo slide of a person's life for their 50th birthday. And it can be even more memorable when you have the right music to play along with the pictures. TDS readers share their suggestions for songs about growing up that would be well suited to accompany such a slideshow.
18th Birthday Party IdeasWant to please a picky teen with an 18th birthday bash? Try these tips and ideas for making their 18th a party they will never forget.
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Tired of planning an anniversary party with "the same old thing" such as punch, cake, and streamers? Our readers, including a few event planners, share their creative, yet affordable, party ideas.
Scavenger Hunt IdeasAdults like to have fun too! So why not throw an adult themed scavenger hunt with some of these ideas?
50th Surprise Birthday Party IdeasReaders share their favorite tips for throwing a frugallly memorable 50th birthday bash.
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