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Throwing the Party of the Summer on a Budget

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Summer is a time of relaxation and enjoyment of the warm weather outside. From family barbecues to pool parties, there are many fun Summer traditions that people enjoy taking part in each year. However, the state of the economy has forced people to cut costs to make ends meet. As a result, regular Summer theme gatherings have become less of a reality for some families.

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English: Chicken wings being cooked slowly over charcoal ashes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Luckily, there are ways to throw that anticipated Summer get together without breaking the bank. From budget decor to tasty snacks and treats, your pool party or barbecue does not have to suffer with the bad economic times. Below are a few important elements of any Summer get together that you can find while on a budget.

Summer Decor

Summer theme decor is an important element of any Summer party. Fortunately, there are many resources from which you can find vibrant decor for your Summer get together at little cost. Below are a couple of options to consider:

  • Dollar Store: Dollar stores are a popular resource for inexpensive, yet tasteful party decorations. Generally, dollar stores stock up on the type of decor that is in season. As such, there should be a variety of Summer themed decor at your local stores for you to take advantage of. Some popular party items commonly found at dollar stores include balloons, plates, silverware, and party favors.
  • Craft Your Own: Show off your creative side and craft your own party decorations. You can find coupons through RewardIt and other online based resources to inexpensively obtain the materials for your crafts. In many cases, crafted decor has more of a positive effect on guests than generic manufactured party decor.

Snacks and Desserts

Every successful Summer party has to have a variety of snacks and tasty desserts. To save money on these edible necessities, consider the following options:

  • Buy In Bulk: Buying in bulk is a fantastic way to save money on snacks and desserts for a party. Not only do you get a nice supply of items, but you save much more money than if you purchase them in smaller quantities.
  • Request A Potluck: A potluck is a reasonable way to get a variety of food to your party with little to no cost to you. Most people are more than willing to contribute to the festivities.

Pool Toys

As with party decor, pool toys are another aspect of your Summer get together that can be found at a dollar or discount party store. From fun-noodles to rafts and pool-side games, there are many inexpensive options to take advantage of.

Throwing that big Summer get together does not have to break the bank. Consider the above options as a way to get the necessities of your party together while maintaining a reasonable budget.

Gazebos for sale

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Its already summer. And I know most of you are wanting to have this comfortable place in your own house that you can hang out with on this season, summer. That’s why I came to this idea,why not to have your own gazebos on your garden? yeah! because at the moment, several of the stores are having this gazebos on sale because of the demand and competency on each companies that has this gazebos for sale. I suggest you to look over online. Because online is the great venue to find your things rather buy them in very reasonable prices than having your thing in the near stores.

SILENT Damir Doma 2012 Spring/Summer Flash Collection

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Actually, this was my first time to heard about this brand called SILENT by the designer Damir Doma. Because I am not so familiar in such other high-end fashion brand lines, please do bear with me..LOL Anyway, this brand, if I dont mistaken is originate in Paris based on the source Ive found over the web, then again, I am not still sure though about it okay? heheh this how I’m unfamiliar with this brand, however, I wanted to cover them up here, on this blog Istarblog.com, because I simply found their creation dope and in away this also speaks my styles that’s why I so pleased myself to include them out over this blog.

These pieces, on the photos on top, are includes on the brand’s spring summer collection that has a named of “Flash” for this year 2012. And as the moment, I still dunno if these pieces were already out in the market, but soon I got to know further. Sure thing! will update you again here with further details about the collection.

Okay,that’s it for now and and have yourself a great weekend.. Thank you!

Fashion News: A.P.C. x Carhartt Upcoming Collaboration Teaser

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I’d loved seeing both companies doing collaboration. Why? because 2 brains are better than one..LOL nope, seriously, all the collaboration pieces are had this swag on and its well designed and its really became trends in the season. I dunno, why almost the collaboration pieces are became the most talked about by the fashion enthusiasts for both online and offline. I think, maybe because it is maximize each other popularity by combining the 2 designs in one. That’s why collaboration pieces are the most demand thing as its released in the market. Okay, this was only my own opinion regarding this okay!

Recently, on the fashion news. These 2 company , A.P.C. & Carhartt, are been on the news that they were planning to have a collaboration pieces soon. And yeah! they’ve actually starting it, you may see the teaser on the top photo. This so much look exciting, isn’t? Alright, will update you soon as they released their lookbook or any campaign ads of their collaboration pieces. That’s it for now and please do check back often for more fashion news updates. Thanks!

Men’s kicks

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Actually, on today’s fashion for men. I’ve seen a lot peeps were often wears this high-cut shoes than to the usual designs of kicks (flats). and even myself, I wanted to wear this high-cut design one than on those flat one, though flat shoes are great on the summer season but yet these high-cut shoes has this swag that can really rock your way on..LOL Because high- cut kicks can really give this comfortable feelings and at the same time, it really suits on your pants well whether on what kind of pants you have in. That’s why this kind of shoes are now trending not only for those teens but also for the adult men out there.

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By the way, have you heard about the site http://www.daybeds.com/ already? nope? I think, you must check them out. Because they do have lotsa great deals on their site today that you can avail of. Alright, that’s it for now and have yourself a great weekend. Thanks!

 

Trends: Fake Tattoo

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Nowadays, there’s a lot of new things in the world of fashion for both men and girls. Because fashion these days are keep on evolving and its openly to the other way or things that can be sudden turns into fashion thing rather a piece. And one of it was this fake tattoo thing as your accessory. Yeah! you’ve heard it right, that they’re some things called fake tattoos that you can use to rock your own self. Actually, at the first Ive heard this fake tattoo, I really never imagined on how does it work and how to put it on your own self rather skin, however, this recently, one company (faketattoos.se) that has this fake tattoos sell on are contacted me and willingly to give out some sample for me to try on. So – yeah! soon, I’ll update this post regarding on how to use the fake tattoos! this pretty exciting, right?

Anyway, on the other fashion news, do you know this fashionable garage floor coverings that people are used to get craze these days? nope? okay, let me tackle this one by my next post, so please keep on checking me here for more updates and exciting things happening inside and outside the fashion industry.

VocoPro Wireless Microphones

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I was planning to have my own audio room( home audio room) because I was panning to record some songs and any other things needed as clients ask me to do..LOL Though, I am not this singer but I think, having myself such wonder audio room really helps me a lot on my job. Especially if I’ll got this awesome VocoPro Wireless Microphones that can make the recording thing. Because without this thing out. I think, the audio room wont not work..hahaha Let you know once I got my own room for my audio thing.

Life Insurance

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Life insurance is really important for individual. Because this serve as your investment not for your self but also for your family. I know you’ll know what I meant it here,right? s0 – if you dont have your term life insurance yet, I suggesting you to have your today. Because company(Insurance companies) are having an great deals on their life packages. You must check online for further information..:)

Trailer Hitch

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I’ve bought an car this recently, however, I’ve got an problem through it because my car trailer hitch is quite messing me out that I cant figure out on how to fix it, that’s why, I will bring this car out in the rapidai where cars used to fixed..LOL I hope they can do something for this car and get it back on its track. I will update you soon this car had fixed already..Thanks and that’s what my shared for today.. Thanks for reading though!

Best Web Hosting

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Recently, on this blog, I’ve got some unexpected problem in regards on my hosting account and such related matter. I dunno, what are the main reasons that may caused this blog temporarily offline. Because my former web hosting provider doesn’t even tells me the reasons. They just kicked me out of their hosting without having my backup and anything files needed on my transfer, and of course I got pissed on them but good things I’ll be doing this daily backup.. Cheer on me that..LOL

Now, I’ve learned my lesson that I needed to search some hosting reviews first before I’ll consider the hosting company out.. But anyway, I was fine now on my new found server under the hosting webhostingfan.com. Because this hosting is guaranteed an 99% uptime which the most important thing into a hosting because this basically what client needs and even just a personal blogger like me.