How to Plan a Party on a Budget (Cooking with Carolyn)

[aylix89]

covers my back foot ..ur homegurl is ghetto.

hey who knew shower caps could do that

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@aylix89 Those are a ziploc product, I think. They actually come in different colors and they're designed to fit any bowl. Wish I would've thought of the idea lol

[maribelytony]

Everything looked great. Thanks for the tips we do parties for no real reason every few weeks this will help.

[MsNJohnson]

Carolyn, can you do a video on the refried beans and spanish rice done in this video? Pretty pls....lol

[MsNJohnson]

Sooo glad I found you! Great tips...

[PJWindley0904]

I usually, do everything for the parties we have. I stick to the budget and we end up having plenty left overs for the next day some how.I like the way you hooked it up and most importantly,the stainless steel cookware was pleasing to the eye...Carolyn you rock!

[ixkey]

... like a shower cap, OMG!... LOL

[2010KH]

Caroline the food looked great and healthy! Loved the way you prepared ahead, I'm sure that prevented that running around with a chicken with our head cut off feeling the day of a get together!. Thanks for sharing. I don't really like planning parties, but this is tempting me to start out small (about 7-8 people)

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@2010KH Exactly! Small parties are the best. Not only can you stay within a budget, but you'll feel closer to your guests during the party instead being trapped in the kitchen. Shoot, I like to catch up on the latest gossip within my inner circle LOL.

[MzSh0paHauLiK081]

This was sooo helpful and right on time for me to see Carolyn, thanks so much for these tips, and your right about breaking traditions - sometimes things come out better spontaneously done...I'm preparing for a baby shower on the 27th this week so i took plenty of notes on how to keep it nice, chic, and cheap! =)

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MzSh0paHauLiK081 Thanks so much :) I'm glad you found it helpful and I know the baby shower will be great!

[ladyrosie1983]

Fanatasic video. I love the menu you came up with, and such wonderful tips!

[divascancook]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! You did a great job with the menu!!! So fun!

[sppices]

Looks great!

[MizzGoddezz]

Thank you so much for this video. It is right on time. My daughter's sweet sixteen is coming up in a couple of months and this information is so helpful.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MizzGoddezz I'm so glad you found it helpful and I hope your daughter's party turns out great :)

[LESTER7L1]

You are welcome. sometimes we have to tell people this even if they get chest pains in their legs.lol or make them as my late great DAD used to say WIND or invisible sandwiches.lol. have a great week end.

[LESTER7L1]

Great job! great video Carolyn! every thing looks like a food rain bow, so nice! Carolyn one idea in these WORLD WIDE economic times some times I feel especially among good friends and family each guest at a party could bring something ( OTHER THAN THEIR APPETITE lol ) to the party.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@LESTER7L1 Thanks so much, I know that's right...they do need to kick in sometimes lol

[couponer740]

Thanks for sharing this video. A very nice job. I use coupons to cut down the cost of the food, when I plan a party like this one. Very good tips, I will use the plastic shower cap type covers at my friends baby shower..what a great idea. Thanks!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@couponer740 You're welcome, we have to constantly look for ways to save!

[tweetybrown633]

Thanks so much Carolyn for making this video. As I told you before, being a caterer is my dream. This helped me so much and you kept it super simple.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@tweetybrown633 You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[Beautifulmom073]

Thanks for the tips!!!! Everything looked so good!!!

[JimboJitsu]

great video!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@JimboJitsu  Thanks :)

[JimboJitsu]

@CookingWithCarolyn You are welcome, I gotta admit that shower cap for food looked interesting...

[Shyloh8]

Honeeyyyy!! I'm only 24, but my mother taught me well. "Don't try to keep up with the Joneses...they went BROKE!" LOL! I love the fact that you're taking us around with you, very cool. You're not always in the same kitchen cooking the same stuff. It keeps things interesting. I SO love your channel lol.. - Hahahahaha!! I loooove that cover for the fruit! I thought she gave it to you to put on top of your head at first so your hair wouldn't get in the food LOL. Oops. Those tacos looked GREAT!!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Shyloh8 Thanks I'm glad you liked the video. I have to get used to being followed lol...so not my deal.  Yeah your mother sounds like mine, they definitely keep it real :)

[lucidparody]

awesome

[lucidparody]

omg im so hungry now xD

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@lucidparody Yaaaay! That's always my goal :)

[trublackbeauty1]

Thanks for the tips I will them when planning my next party all the food for the bridal shower looked delicious

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@trublackbeauty1 You're welcome :)

[Barginjunkie69]

Great tips.. Thanks so much

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Barginjunkie69 Oh yes we see eye to eye on trying to save some money lol :)

[wirean]

Great tips! I love your videos!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@wirean Thank you so much!

[neetadc]

Thanks for your tips they are very helpful.

{hugs}

Anita

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@neetadc You're welcome Dear :)