Is Hosting a Tea Party Canceled This Holiday Season?
Has hosting a tea party been one of your holiday traditions over the years? Will the economic crisis of 2008 cancel you party? Here are some ways for you to share the spirit of the holiday season without breaking the bank. 1. Suggest hosting a holiday tea party together as a group by phone or email (no cost for invitations sent) 2. Save money by having the party in someone’s home (since it’s your idea it would be good to volunteer your home) 3. Ask each guest, if possible to provide something for the party using things they already have at home. Challenge them to spend no money or very little money 4. Ask them if they are making anything for the coming season they could bring to the party • Examples: A guest may always have ingredients on hand to make scones in her pantry • Another guest may keep a large supply of eggs in her refrigerator; she may be able to make egg salad tea sandwiches • Tea sandwiches may be provided by another co–host as well (Limit the tea sandwiches to two varie
