{"id":52172,"date":"2017-01-26T13:32:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T18:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/?p=52172"},"modified":"2017-01-26T13:32:36","modified_gmt":"2017-01-26T18:32:36","slug":"save-money-on-super-bowl-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/save-money-on-super-bowl-parties","title":{"rendered":"Save Money on Super Bowl Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Save on Super Bowl Entertaining
\nby Stephanie Nelson
\nCouponMom.com<\/a>
\nJanuary 26, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you are having a small get-together or hosting a big gang for the Super Bowl, you can enjoy the event as a generous host without breaking the bank with Coupon Mom\u2019s tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Save on Food:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    First, if any of your guests offer to bring something, say YES!\u00a0 You can make an inexpensive main dish item like chili in a crockpot, barbecue pork or chicken in the crockpot to shred for sandwiches or a big Mexican casserole.\u00a0 Let people bring side dishes, salads, appetizers and\/or desserts.<\/p>\n

    Shop smart<\/strong>: All the grocery stores will feature popular game day items to get shoppers in their stores.\u00a0 Stock up on sale-priced or store brand snacks (chips, crackers, cookies). Use coupons\u2014just print grocery coupons available online and find coupons in the Sunday newspaper circulars.\u00a0 You can combine Ibotta and Checkout 51 cash back offers for food items with coupons to save even more.\u00a0 CouponMom.com<\/a> lists all the best deals for thousands of national and grocery stores across the country, combining sales, coupons, promotions and cash back offers to point shoppers to the best savings in their area. \u00a0This week, get deals like Free Nabisco Crackers and Cookies<\/strong><\/a>, $1 Coke 12 packs<\/a><\/strong>, Free Chips Ahoy cookies<\/strong><\/a>, Free Superpretzels<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as a few examples. \u00a0Go to your store deals list on CouponMom.com <\/a><\/strong>to find the best grocery deals at your store.<\/p>\n

    DIY\u2014Do it Yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0 Skip the high cost of party trays and do simple trays yourself to save 50-75% (with dollar store platters).\u00a0 Quick and simple finger foods are great\u00a0for a Super Bowl party and they don\u2019t take long to make.\u00a0 Make big sub sandwiches with deli meats and cheese and cut them up into small pieces on trays, cut your own $5 of raw vegetables and serve with ranch salad dressing as a dip, make pinwheel sandwich roll ups with big tortillas and deli meats arranged on a tray, serve homemade chili in disposable bowls.\u00a0 Go online and find more simple food ideas to feed a crowd easily on a budget, like our Creamy Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0, Pepperoni Pizza Pockets<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and our Southwest Turkey Chili.<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>Everyone loves this $1 Hot Chocolate Brownie dessert<\/a><\/strong> that takes 5 minutes to make and it will feed a crowd for $1.<\/p>\n

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    1. Save on alcohol<\/strong>: Decide if you\u2019re making your event BYOB or if you\u2019re providing the beverages.\u00a0 Many people may prefer BYOB because they can bring exactly what they prefer.\u00a0\u00a0 If you\u2019re serving alcohol, this can be the most expensive part of the event.\u00a0 If you\u2019re providing the beverages, keep it simple by selecting just two or three options (such as beer and wine or one signature cocktail). Depending on the size of the group, getting a keg of beer may be the least expensive option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You can also save by shopping the sales at your local grocery store or discount store which are all featuring name brand beers at sale prices.\u00a0 On top of sales, be strategic by using cash back apps like Ibotta<\/a><\/strong> or Checkout 51<\/a><\/strong> to get offers for beers, wines and liquors.\u00a0 For example, Checkout 51 has an offer for $3 on two 24 or 30-packs of Budweiser or Miller Lite cans.\u00a0\u00a0 Ibotta<\/a><\/strong> has dozens of offers on alcohol including major brands of beer, wine and liquor ranging from $1 to $10.\u00a0 When you redeem your first Ibotta rebate, you\u2019ll get a $10 bonus<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0All you do is download the free app and scan your receipt after purchase to get the cash back.\u00a0 No mailing of forms and waiting six weeks for a rebate.\u00a0 You\u2019ll get the cash within a day or two.<\/p>\n

      To save on the cost of whatever alcohol you decide to buy, you may pay lower prices at membership clubs like Sam\u2019s or Costco.\u00a0 You do not have to be a member to buy alcohol (due to legal restrictions) and prices can be 10 to 25% less than sale prices at grocery stores.\u00a0 You can check the prices at your local Sam\u2019s Club on their website to compare to other alternatives before making a special trip.<\/p>\n

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      1. Save on d\u00e9cor:<\/strong> Festive decorations can make a party, but you don\u2019t need to go to an expensive party store.\u00a0 Just go to your dollar store<\/a><\/strong> and buy paper goods in team colors.\u00a0 You can get plates, napkins, plastic silverware, disposable serving dishes, tablecloths and even balloons at a fraction of the cost of other types of stores.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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