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SAVE · ON YOUR Seiree HOW MUCH ĐỘ I NEED? 12.3 Amount Per Cost Appetizers 8 Pieces 1 Guest $3 - $5 Fruits & Veggies 1 Large Tray 12 Guests $10 - $15 Cookies 3 Cookies 1 Guest $.50 - $2 Ice Cream 1 Cup 1 Guest $.50 - $1.50 Punch 1.5 Gallons 12 Guests $4 - $8 Plates & 1.5 Sets 1 Guest $.15 - $.40 Flatware Cups 2 Cups 1 Guest $.10 - $.50 TIPS FOR TASTY, NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Save on party drinks by cutting the alcohol! 1. GO EASY ON THE SUGAR 2. COPY THE FLAVOR OF ALCOHOL When you're dropping alcohol from Using a juniper or ginger-infused your ingredients list, try to avoid replacing it with sweetness. Use syrup gives your drink a pleasant tart juices like cranberry or sharpness without using any liquor. pomegranate. 3. SERVE PUNCH 4. SPICE THINGS UP Since the dawn of time (or holiday If you want to add a zing to your non- parties), the punch bowl has served as a alcoholic beverage, try adding cinnamon, crucial element, and preparing it is simple. nutmeg or clove. They each add their own A basic punch consists of 48 ounces of distinctive flavor, in addition to being your favorite juice to 1 liter of ginger ale. perfect for the holiday season. WHAT ABOUT ĐECORATIONS? You'll need between 3-5 balloons for every 15 square feet. And don't forget the helium! A 9 cubic foot tank will fill| Balloons between 20-30 balloons. Start by measuring the distances you want to cover with your streamers. For every 15 feet, you'll need 1-2 rolls of streamers. Lay two colors on top of each other, twist and tape! Streamers For every 2 hours, you should have 30-40 party songs in the rotation. Keep things interesting with a customizable playlist for your guests! Music • PARTY THEMES FOR EVERYBODY HOLIÐAY LUAU WINTER WONDERLAND BLACK AND WHITE It may be cold outside, but everyone inside will be looking hot in Hawaiian shirts and Bring the outdoors indoors, with gauzy, glittery, and Black and white everything, from the outfits to the party all-white decorations. décor. Keep your grass skirts. Hold a limbo contest Warm things up with mugs of cider and hot chocolate. guests happy with white and dark chocolate desserts. and offer summery appetizers. SOURCES: 1. How much food and drinks to serve at a party. (20 Sep 2012) Chickabug. Retrieved 28 August 2013, from http://www.chickabug.com/blog/2012/09/how-much-food-and-drinks-to-serve-at-a-party.html 2. Online Groceries. Get Groceries Online for Less. (n.d.) Walmart. Retrieved 28 August 2013, from http://www.walmart.com/cp/grocery/976759 3. Peapod – Online Grocery Shopping. (n.d.) Peapod. Retrieved 28 August 2013, from http://www.peapod.com 4. Tips and Recipes for Taste Nonalcoholic Holiday Cocktails. (20 Nov 2012) BizBash. Retrieved 28 August 2013, from http://www.bizbash.com/tips_and_recipes_for_tasty_nonalcoholic_holiday_cocktails/chicago/story/24760 5. How many balloons can be filled from a 9 cubic foot tank of helium. (n.d.) WikiAnswers. Retrieved http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_balloons_can_be_filled_from_a_9_cubic_foot_tank_of_helium 8 September 2013, from 6. Top 10 Office Holiday Party Themes. (13 Dec 2012) WorkOne Indy. Retrieved 28 August 2013, from https://network.workoneindy.org/post/top-10-office-holiday-party-themes CashNetUSA. EMoney's on the wayo