The fourth of July is just a few short days away, my friends!  What are your plans? If you are hoping to throw together a last minute 4th of July party, have no fear, we can make this happen!  

The great thing about a 4th of July party is that it can be put together quickly, easily, and on budget!  Don’t believe me? Here are 3 ways to save money on your 4th of July party.  

Serve up the Basics

BBQ and the 4th usually goes really well together.  So, when you are working on planning your party, make sure to stick to the basics and grill up some burgers and dogs or chicken legs or something else that is easy and inexpensive.  Stick with simple and inexpensive.

Hit up the dollar store

The dollar store will have all of the supplies you need to throw a great party.  Paper plates, disposable silverware and cups (parties are much more fun when you don’t have a mountain of dishes to do), decorations (you will often find lots of seasonal decorations in dollar stores), and lots more!

Make it a potluck

Do you ever have potluck parties?  I love potlucks because it is a way for everyone to get together without one single person or couple having to foot the bill.  Yes, typically the host will have to provide a little more than everyone else, but it will be far less expensive than otherwise.

There are plenty more ways to save in addition to these, such as couponing, shopping second hand for decor, or not decorating at all, etc., but these are simple and easy tips to follow, especially when you are planning a last minute party.