If you have a backyard barbeque planned for the holiday weekend, here are some tips to help you save some cash when planning for the big day. All You magazine has put together some ideas.
1. Create a bandana table runner: Throw down a checkered table cloth and you can use hem tape or sew bandanas onto the table cloth. Iron over them to help them stay in place.
2. Use a mason jar as a candle holder: You can decorate these with a bandana or just leave alone with a single candle in the middle. It also doubles as a nice party favor.
3. Use mason jars as drinking glasses: These make for great glasses for lemonade and iced tea and think about making drink tags so everyone can find their glass. Grab some rubber bands and write the guest’s name on it. Then they can wrap it around their jar.
4. An easy centerpiece: Grab some fruit and flowers and you’ve got easy and cheap centerpieces. Get an empty vase, place in lemon slices and a whole lemon for the first layer. The second layer is also lemon slices and another whole one. Keep filling it to the top and then add water. Then all you have to do is add some flowers from the garden.
5. Dress comfy since you’ll be outdoors: Walmart has some great red, white and blue clothes for great prices right now. You can also grab flip flops and sunglasses in patriotic colors. You can even create a party favor bag with some of these items for your guests.