Comments on: Frugal Friday: Do a Holiday Dinner on a Dime

By: auctiongirlvintage

auctiongirlvintage — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:26:00 +0000

Great ideas ... it's about the fellowship AND the food, no matter how much we all love the idea of a huge holiday meal. Potlucks rock (yep, even after 50 years of 'em). My favorites are appetizers-and-desserts potlucks, since we all love to fill up on appys. Also love doing just salads and desserts, so that nothing needs to be reheated or kept hot in transit. Another easy peasy potluck idea is to BBQ ... everyone brings their own meat and a side dish.

Have a great holiday dinner!

Victoria
30 Days of Junkin' in April

By: shopannies

shopannies — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:42:00 +0000

thanks for the ideas

By: Shalet

Shalet — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:58:00 +0000

I’ve been writing Frugal Friday posts for a while now but just came across your site today. I’m adding my name to the list!

By: black eyed susans kitchen

black eyed susans kitchen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Not sure I linked correctly, but I agree with you whole heartedly. Making a holiday special does not have to be expensive. We hosted a Christmas dessert potluck for the families on our block and it was one of the most successful parties that we ever had. Our contribution was a tira-mi-su, and a bowl of homemade whipped cream. We all had a blast. I posted today about a vintage collection of china that was bought for very little over the years at yard sales. It is our favorite to use at holiday dinners.
Susan

By: Hoosier Homemade

Hoosier Homemade — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:23:00 +0000

I love hosting parties and dinners, but they can get pricey. I love potluck, plus you get to try everyone’s food.
Thanks for hosting!
~Liz

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:49:00 +0000

I do love potluck! As a matter of fact our wedding was potluck and we had the best food!

By: Marcia

Marcia — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:00 +0000

You are absolutely right about not losing the most important part of the celebration. The food is not important. Some folks get hung up on not having certain foods or traditions for holidays, but we really must be more flexible when we are trying to be frugal.

Very good reminder.

By: Brianna @ Heart(h) Management

Brianna @ Heart(h) Management — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:09:00 +0000

I have yet to host a big holiday meal. Maybe I’m not a grown-up yet? LOL. Really, my MIL will allow me to bring a dish (and she’s grateful for it), but she usually insists on fixing the main parts of the meal.

Maybe I’ll be a grandmother before I get to (have to?) do this.

By: Amy @ Finer Things

Amy @ Finer Things — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:49:00 +0000

All of our holiday meals (birthdays included) are potluckish. The hostess takes care of the meat, drinks, table service, and other “specialties” and then everyone else pitches in.

Works for us!

By: Homemaker Barbi / Danelle Ice

Homemaker Barbi / Danelle Ice — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:00 +0000

I linked in the right Mr Linky this time! lol I blame it all on Ultimate Blog Party… it made me crazy, I tell ya!

Hope your upcoming week is totally awesome

Homemaker Barbi / Danelle Ice