6. Less is More
While it can be tempting to throw a HUGE party that involves your family, friends, neighbors and their third cousin twice removed, if you want to save money, it’s best to stick “less is more.” Sometimes an intimate gathering of five or six people can be more fun and rewarding than fighting through a throng of hungry neighbors desperate to get the last scoop of Grandma Suzie’s famous baked beans. You can also ask your small group of friends to bring a favorite dish in order to cut down on the expenses.