How to Throw a Budget-Friendly Block Party

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Having a block party is a great way to get to know your neighbors. You can have a lot of fun, even on a budget.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Supplies
Co-hosts
Flyers
A discount club membership
Activities
Signage
Cash or prizes for kids

Step 1: Plan ahead

Make a shopping list as early as you can. The more time you give yourself to shop for bargains, the more time you'll have to hunt for them.

Tip: Find paper plates, cups, napkins, and flatware at dollar stores.

Step 2: Recruit a co-host

Ask a couple of neighbors to co-host. You can split the costs, as well as the work involved in preparing and cleaning up.

Step 3: Make flyers

Make flyers and, in addition to including the time and date, request donations like tables, chairs, barbeques, food, and beverages. Include your phone number or e-mail address on the flyer so that people can let you know what they'll be bringing.

Step 4: Buy in bulk

Find a neighbor with a discount club membership if you don't have one. Buy food for the party in bulk.

Tip: Having the party as a potluck can reduce your costs.

Step 5: Contact local businesses

Contact local businesses for donations. Sometimes local stores will donate door prizes, equipment, or coupons as a way to attract new customers.

Step 6: Plan activities

Arrange for inexpensive activities and games. Sack races, bike parades, and water balloon fights are cheap entertainment.

Tip: Put a sign up at the end of the block to remind neighbors to attend.

Step 7: Employ kids

Offer children cash or prizes for picking up trash and cleaning up when the party is over.

Step 8: Enjoy

Enjoy the party! Have fun and mingle.

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[flambenbombay]

and I thought my animation skills sucked :P epic fail for the advice, and the animations...

[XYBastard]

epic flash animation xD

[nat388]

What bout ur so poor you cant even afford Dollar store items? :(

[SeP9506]

@elenica55

What's your country? My country doesn't have Walmart or Hobby Lobby either. But it has Art Friend

[poonickles123]

@elenica55 really what country do you live in

[elenica55]

@poonickles123 in my country we dont even have walmart.

[poonickles123]

@elenica55 that why u go to walmart and get a crappy tracphone with and use that number lol.

[Lindsaypoi]

step1: make your friend do it

[elenica55]

isnt putting your phone number on flyers a little bit dangerous?

[HurtWolf]

anyone did this? XD

[crazywanch101]

I have no life,don't go outside very much,sack race+me equals casualities....