Saturday, September 24, 2011

How to Spend Less on Having Barbecues

By Mara Conradie


Millions of people in the United States love to party outside with their friends and families. The summer months are when people can have a picnic outside. There are different methods on how to save money on having barbecues in the summertime.

One way that people can save their cash when putting on a party is to have friends and family bring their favorite meat they want to have barbecued. Meat prices have sky-rocketed in the past few years. This will cut down the majority of the expenses if other people bring their own cut of meat to the barbecue.

Many people in the past have used wood to create a smoky flavor in the meat. Wood is more expensive than if someone would buy a bag of charcoal to cook the food. Wood will burn quickly, and the host will require a large amount of wood to cook all the meat. Charcoal can be purchased in double bags to save some money.

Alcohol can be costly when the homeowner is putting on a party. One way to reduce the amount of money to spend on the party, is to tell their friends to bring their own beer, wine, or liquor. This way they will drink what they bring, and not over indulge when a host supplies the alcohol.

Another method that many people use is to use their own plates and utensils. These are washable, and are reusable after they are cleaned. Hosts should check to see if they can supply their own dishes for everyone who comes to the party. Paper plates make a mess, and many people double or triple up to keep food from leaking through.

Kids will always want to have dessert when they come to a party. Hosts can buy cookie and cake mixes from the store and bake them in the kitchen. This will save a lot of money in the grocery store, since bakeries charge a lot for a plate of cookies.

When hosts need to buy new equipment for the grilling season, they should look for the deals in winter-time. This is when stores will want to get rid of all the summer items, and stock up on the winter items. This is another great way to save a lot of dough when in the market for a grill.

When people want to know how to save money on having barbecues this summer, they should follow these tips, when they are trying to save money. With how the economy has been lately, people are more understanding if they are asked to bring their own liquor or meat to the party. This will ensure that the guests will enjoy the party and the food.




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