The economy stinks and we all know it. The bills just keep piling up, but we need to still have fun. Hosting a bunco party does not have to be expensive, but you do need to plan.
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 bunco can be very expensive. My wife tends to over buy, which does not help. Instead of buying alcohol the week of bunco, watch the sales a month or two ahead. Wine will last a while if uncorked, so watch the circular and buy a couple of bottles at a time. Many grocery stores run very good wine specials, and offer a discount if you buy six bottles at a time.
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.
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.
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!
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 bunco can be very expensive. My wife tends to over buy, which does not help. Instead of buying alcohol the week of bunco, watch the sales a month or two ahead. Wine will last a while if uncorked, so watch the circular and buy a couple of bottles at a time. Many grocery stores run very good wine specials, and offer a discount if you buy six bottles at a time.
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.
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.
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!
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