Every year my wife complains about how much money she spends hosting bunco! I see some of the bills and almost go into cardiac arrest myself. In a sluggish economy, everyone tries to save money, even at bunco. Hosting the event does not have to be overly expensive, but the trick is planning ahead.
We bought a fixer-upper in a neighborhood that we had been eyeing for quite some time. Several years later there are still numerous big and small projects to be completed. I know in advance for a year bunco will happen, but I still wait until the last minute to work on all of those honey do's. So, the month of bunco we were buying paint, linens, extra plates, martini glasses, a storage chest, and a new fan. I was installing the fan the day of bunco and it still does not work! The $450.00 plus dollars in home improvement projects could have been divided into quarterly projects; hence less last minute work, and expense.
Hosting a Bunco party can leave you with a large amount of goods after the party is done. My wife over buys which is not a smart way to save money. Planning ahead when stores are having sales make a difference and some of the items can last for a few months. Again, buying items quarterly will take the sting out of one big purchase.
My theme of buying ahead is prevailing! I understand you can not buy lettuce two months before bunco, but you can buy olives, crackers, and non-perishable ingredients. If the item is on sale, and you have a coupon, you may have felt like a bunco winner, and the dice have not begun to roll yet! Choose group-friendly entrees, such as casseroles, chili, enchiladas, or even pizza. Limiting the appetizers will help you save money as well.
We always seem to do Halloween. Which is my wife's favorite holiday. Again we will be hosting in 2009. This year we bought stuff on clearance such as napkins, plates, and cups so we wouldn't pay a premium in 2009. A nice 75% discount never hurts.
Please take time to inventory what you have before you go shopping. I cannot tell you how many cans of pumpkin I donated to the food bank this Christmas. Once again, plan according for items you need. A few quick checks ahead will keep you from getting burned with leftover unwanted product.
Bunco is an expensive hobby, but you don't have to make it unpleasantable for you and your wife. Plan ahead and save that hard earned money!! I know I will be! - 14915
We bought a fixer-upper in a neighborhood that we had been eyeing for quite some time. Several years later there are still numerous big and small projects to be completed. I know in advance for a year bunco will happen, but I still wait until the last minute to work on all of those honey do's. So, the month of bunco we were buying paint, linens, extra plates, martini glasses, a storage chest, and a new fan. I was installing the fan the day of bunco and it still does not work! The $450.00 plus dollars in home improvement projects could have been divided into quarterly projects; hence less last minute work, and expense.
Hosting a Bunco party can leave you with a large amount of goods after the party is done. My wife over buys which is not a smart way to save money. Planning ahead when stores are having sales make a difference and some of the items can last for a few months. Again, buying items quarterly will take the sting out of one big purchase.
My theme of buying ahead is prevailing! I understand you can not buy lettuce two months before bunco, but you can buy olives, crackers, and non-perishable ingredients. If the item is on sale, and you have a coupon, you may have felt like a bunco winner, and the dice have not begun to roll yet! Choose group-friendly entrees, such as casseroles, chili, enchiladas, or even pizza. Limiting the appetizers will help you save money as well.
We always seem to do Halloween. Which is my wife's favorite holiday. Again we will be hosting in 2009. This year we bought stuff on clearance such as napkins, plates, and cups so we wouldn't pay a premium in 2009. A nice 75% discount never hurts.
Please take time to inventory what you have before you go shopping. I cannot tell you how many cans of pumpkin I donated to the food bank this Christmas. Once again, plan according for items you need. A few quick checks ahead will keep you from getting burned with leftover unwanted product.
Bunco is an expensive hobby, but you don't have to make it unpleasantable for you and your wife. Plan ahead and save that hard earned money!! I know I will be! - 14915
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