How To Throw A Holiday Party On a $100 budget

The holidays can be a stressful time of year for many people. Theres lots of rushing around and, let’s be honest, it get’s pretty expensive! If you enjoy entertaining but need to stick to a budget you can throw a fun party with less than $100 thanks to some fabulous finds at Giant Tiger. They have a great selection of games and activities for kids and a wide variety of grocery items at an affordable price.

This year we decided to throw our holiday party with friends in the afternoon. A mid-day celebration is the perfect time to get together when everyone has kids, am I right?! It also allows you to stay on budget because you’re serving light bites as apposed to a big fancy dinner. We used these tasty flat bread sandwich pieces we found at Giant Tiger to make delicious turkey and egg salad sandwiches that are easy for people to snack on. We like to place light bites on different tables throughout the space so that there are a variety of options around the room.

When you’re hosting families its always a good idea to have an activity on hand to keep the little ones entertained. We found these adorable mini gingerbread house kits at Giant Tiger and the kids just loved them! They really enjoyed putting their mini house together and took their time decorating their little masterpiece. It keeps the kiddos busy for a good 45 minutes and each set only cost $9.99 for 4 mini houses. Such a great deal and they were definitely the hit of the party.

We were able to make all of the light bites and get the 2 sets of gingerbread houses for just under $100 from Giant Tiger! They have a great selection and you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy the holidays this year. Who’s ready to throw their own party on a budget? Giant Tiger and I are giving YOU the chance to win a $100 so that you can create your own bash on a budget!

Entering is easy! Just Subscribe to my mailing list (found on the right side of my home page) and then comment below who you’d invite to your get together. Winner announced Friday Dec 15 2017. Good luck!

This post was sponsored by Giant Tiger however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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  1. jan wrote:

    I would like to invite my sister, but I’d have to purchase a flight to get her here first! 😉

    Posted 12.12.17
  2. joy wrote:

    I would invite my daughter’s friends!

    Posted 12.12.17
  3. Kelly wrote:

    I’d invite the grandkids!

    Posted 12.12.17
  4. Christine w wrote:

    I would invite my parents and cousins to my get together! We love gathering!

    Posted 12.12.17
  5. Emily Mitton wrote:

    I would invite my sister and mom to my bash on a budget! Always love having them over and it would be such fun! Thanks so much for the chance!

    Posted 12.12.17
  6. Julie D wrote:

    I’d invite my kids’ friends for a small party — yours looks like so much fun, and I care far less about the house being messy when all of the guests are under 10 ha ha.

    Posted 12.12.17
  7. Kelly young wrote:

    I would invite my sister she’s my rock

    Posted 12.12.17
  8. Melissa Avey wrote:

    I’m a subscriber and I would invite my neighbour friends 🙂

    Posted 12.12.17
  9. kyle rogerson wrote:

    Im home for the holidays and would love to use this for a party with the fam!

    Posted 12.12.17
  10. Melissa Fowers wrote:

    I would invite my sister and her kids

    Posted 12.12.17
  11. Alex S. wrote:

    I would invite my friends to a get together.

    Posted 12.12.17
  12. Sandy H wrote:

    I would invite my kids and grandkids.

    Posted 12.12.17
  13. Kathleen Ri wrote:

    I would invite my kids,their friends and my nieces and nephews

    Posted 12.12.17
  14. Maria wrote:

    I would invite my family and friends to my get together!

    Posted 12.12.17
  15. Nicole B wrote:

    I would invite my family!

    Posted 12.12.17
  16. Dave wrote:

    I would invite my friends

    Posted 12.12.17
  17. Shannon S. wrote:

    I love giant tiger, they always have such great prices. I would invite my relatives.

    Posted 12.12.17
  18. sara kirkham wrote:

    I’d invite my Daughters

    Posted 12.12.17
  19. sonya wrote:

    LOVE GIANT TIGER! i’d share with my family who’s coming for Christmas supper!

    Posted 12.12.17
  20. Rebecca G wrote:

    My husband and I are hosting New Years for our friends and their kids.

    Posted 12.12.17
  21. Anne Derkat wrote:

    I would invite my grandkids.

    Posted 12.12.17
  22. Lisa R wrote:

    I would invite my mom, brothers and their wives/girlfriend.

    Posted 12.12.17
  23. Vanessa L. wrote:

    I would invite my best friend and her 2 kids!

    Posted 12.12.17
  24. Alison Braidwood wrote:

    I’d invite the girls in my quartet to a drinkie/appetizer party.

    Posted 12.12.17
  25. Kelly H wrote:

    I’d invite my siblings

    Posted 12.12.17
  26. Pam R. wrote:

    I would invite my whole family, those who live nearby anyway!

    Posted 12.12.17
  27. Daniela Plume wrote:

    I’d invite my kids

    Posted 12.12.17
  28. Calvin wrote:

    My parents, and my aunt. I have subscribed

    Posted 12.12.17
  29. Meghan wrote:

    I would invite my friends!

    Posted 12.12.17
  30. Nathalie Lebeau wrote:

    I’d invite my dad! He lives in Saskatchewan and I’m in Ontario.. he hasn’t met my son yet! My son is a year and a half.

    Posted 12.12.17
  31. Sandi Tymchuk wrote:

    I would invite my brother and his family to come from Ontario.

    Posted 12.12.17
  32. Aarone Mawdsley wrote:

    i would invite my mom!

    Posted 12.12.17
  33. Keltie Johnson wrote:

    I would invite all of my old roommates. We don’t see each other too often, but when we do we have a blast!

    Posted 12.12.17
  34. Angela September Smith wrote:

    i would invite my 2 sister in laws as a surprise to my husband 🙂 as he doesn’t get to see his sisters very often!

    Posted 12.12.17
  35. Heather Swanson wrote:

    I would invite my daughter,son-in-law & grandson.

    Posted 12.12.17
  36. Anita D. wrote:

    I would invite my nieces and nephews

    Posted 12.12.17
  37. Melanie Hayes wrote:

    My daughters and friends

    Posted 12.12.17
  38. Alayne Langford wrote:

    I love this post sooo much!! I would invite my 5 children, 3 grandchildren and those great-grandparents too!! I am subscribed! Happy Holidays Renee!! ?

    Posted 12.12.17
  39. LILLIAN BROWN wrote:

    I already Subscribe to your mailing list and would invite our daughters, Amanda, Kim, Tara, Joleen, Janet and Krista

    Posted 12.12.17
  40. Brandy Champion wrote:

    I would invite my daughter and my grandma for a girls get together

    Posted 12.12.17
  41. Londia wrote:

    I subscribed and I would invite my In-laws over. Thanks for the chance.

    Posted 12.12.17
  42. Karen Forsyth wrote:

    My grandchildren would be invited

    Posted 12.13.17
  43. golden storm wrote:

    i would invite my grandkids for a get together and some fun

    Posted 12.13.17
  44. 409cope wrote:

    I would invite my grandchildren.

    Posted 12.13.17
  45. Eliz T wrote:

    I would invite my BFF/sister!

    Posted 12.13.17
  46. Charity Banman wrote:

    I would invite my three sisters and few close friends to my holiday party.

    Posted 12.13.17
  47. Nicole Jubleew wrote:

    I’d invite my BFF’s and their families.

    Posted 12.13.17
  48. BobbiJo Pentney wrote:

    I would invite new friends I made this year along with their families.

    Posted 12.13.17
  49. wendy hutton wrote:

    I would invite my niece and her kids

    Posted 12.13.17
  50. Stacie Humphrey wrote:

    I would invite my sister in law and my nieces and nephews.

    Posted 12.13.17
  51. Ira wrote:

    I’d invite a couple of friends whom we hadn’t seen in a while.

    Posted 12.13.17
  52. Marlene V wrote:

    I would invite my family! My kids, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

    Posted 12.13.17
  53. Wayne Couzens wrote:

    I would invite several of our Ukulele group

    Posted 12.13.17
  54. Doreen Lamoureux wrote:

    I would invite Chase, Jessie, Jenna, Dave and Sira to my bash.

    Posted 12.13.17
  55. al wrote:

    My sister, whom I see too seldom.

    Posted 12.13.17
  56. jan wrote:

    I would love to have my long time friend over who no longer lives near me.

    Posted 12.13.17
  57. Colette wrote:

    I would invite all my siblings!

    Posted 12.13.17
  58. Pam wrote:

    I am a subscriber.
    I would invite my sister and her family.

    Posted 12.13.17
  59. Yvonne Delgado wrote:

    I would invite family, friends, and coworkers to the party. I like a party with children invited for lots of family fun!

    Posted 12.13.17
  60. Caryn Coates wrote:

    I would invite my brothers and my mom

    Posted 12.13.17
  61. I subscribed and I would invite my family.

    Posted 12.14.17
  62. andrea freiherr wrote:

    i would invite my parents and my neighbours

    Posted 12.14.17
  63. Tammy Alto wrote:

    My dad and nephew

    Posted 12.14.17
  64. Tina C wrote:

    I’d invite some friends (and my husband too). 🙂

    Posted 12.14.17
  65. Chris MacDonald wrote:

    I would invite my three sons and their long-time girlfriends, whom I love!

    Posted 12.14.17
  66. Julie wrote:

    ♥♥♥I would invite my family! I love GT and their affordable finds! Thanks for the awesome giveaway and good luck to all! ♥♥♥

    Posted 12.14.17
  67. Lynnie M wrote:

    I’d invite my kids, parents, siblings, nieces & nephews. We’d have a great time!

    Posted 12.14.17
  68. jane kramer wrote:

    id invite my family , friends and of course my kids 🙂

    Posted 12.14.17
  69. Debi Manning wrote:

    I would make this a family affair. My hubby my 2 kids and myself. THank you for the opportunity to enter 🙂

    Posted 12.14.17
  70. I would gphave my two daughter and two nieces, would be great fun

    Posted 12.15.17
  71. Mary Gardner wrote:

    I would invite all of my children and grandchildren!

    Posted 12.15.17
  72. Linda Svarovsky wrote:

    I would share with my family.

    Posted 12.16.17
  73. Kimberley Hamilton wrote:

    I would invite my mum, who is always up for a fun get-together! Plus, I know that she is much more crafty than I, so I could use the assistance!

    Posted 12.16.17
  74. Wanda B wrote:

    I would invite our adult kids for the get-together.

    Posted 12.17.17

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