10 Greatest Life Hacks for Parties

1. Custom Chip BowlsWhy bother to wash the dishes when the party consists of only chips and dips? Don’t bother buying paper bowls. Simply fold the bags down and make custom chip bowls. Just trash the bags once done. Saves the earth and are time friendly.

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2. DIY SpeakersNeed to amp up the mood with some heart-pounding music? Cut a hole on the bottom of a paper or plastic cup. Stick your phone in the hole and ta-da! Instant speakers for an intimate party.

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3. Divide & Conquer with PotluckTake off some pressure by asking your closest friends to chip in with food. Get someone to be in charge of finger food, the other in charge of drinks and desserts. By splitting up the responsibility, you not just save money on food preparation, you earn more time for decoration and you get to actually mingle with friends.

4. Off-peak funIf you are a bad cook, forget about preparing dinner. Try hosting a party at off-peak entertaining hours ie. 8.30pm onwards. It’s an easy way to spend less on food and you more time with friends instead of being buried in the kitchen.

5. Freeze water balloonsIce runs are annoying. Prevent your friends from worrying about sticking their hands into cold water by freezing water-filled balloons. They’re reusable and don’t have to go to waste once done.

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6. Measure the drinkAlcohol wastage is a cash killer. Stop using your agak-ration and know the measurement of a Solo cup. The markings on a red solo cup are handy guides for monitoring how much is being given out. The bottom line is 1 ounce for liquor. The middle is 5 ounces for wine and 12 ounces for beer.

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7. Party cups as decorationsHere’s a no-frill way to set an intimate mood on the cheap. Get a string of Christmas lights and plastic cups. Poke a hole in the cups and stick the lights through. What you get is some lighting setup that looks like a million bucks.

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8. Make your own sushi barWho says you can’t have cheap good food and fun at the same time? Set up a make-your-own-sushi bar. Skip the expensive raw food and use favorites like grilled vegetables, smoked salmon and oven-baked fish sticks. Chop up some cucumbers and pickled gingers, and cook a batch of rice and you are ready to roll. Oh, don’t forget wasabi to oomph up the taste!

9. Borrow from friendsDon’t have the necessary utensils or wares? Why waste money spending for something you seldom used. Just pick up your phone and call your friends for help! Just remember to invite him/ her for the party and return them back once done.

10. Smile, you’re on camera!While nowadays people would whip up their smartphones for picture taking, there’s something more nostalgic about an instant camera that makes people act a little goofy or flirtatious. It’s a simple, cheap and fun activity to engage your guests and they will surely gravitate to you for a shoot.