St. Patrick's Day Sale is nearly here, so make your green! In case you are planning a virtual party or combined this year and are attempting some saving tips, we have you included. These fun ideas will have you and your guests knowing the Irish' luck while maintaining the costs down.
Tips for saving money on St. Patrick's Day
By using the following tips, you can save money on Patrick's Day 2024.
1. Video Chat for Free
There are a collection of FREE video chat platforms such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Skype. All have their pros and cons, so do a little investigation and find the one that is right for your party.
2. Channel Your Inner Fairy
Pull out everything green you own and mix and light. St. Patrick's Day outfits are known for their "uniqueness." No one says that you are to be consuming all green either. Dress in your natural style, and add in some green socks, ties, glasses, or jewelry.
The best part is you can burst out of your sweatpants! You will only need to dress up from the waist up since that is usually all people see on video chats!
3. The Decor
If you place your computer or phone as an essential part of your home, you'll only need to decorate very little! Making paper is everyone's best friend when it comes to DIY décor. There are lots of printable things you can find on the internet as well. Or better yet, see what kind of practical backgrounds your video chat platforms have to offer! Or you can find some St Patrick's Day movie or show to throw on the TV in the environment.
4. Getting Hungry?
Since you will be virtual, you only need to cook for the people in your home and not a whole party! Cured Beef and cabbage is the traditional St Patrick's Day dish for many people, but make whatever you want since everyone will be virtual! It is the ideal time to grab a pizza and a Shamrock shake (calories don't count on St. Patrick's Day, right?).
5. Hey Bartender
No need to stock up on liquor, so get what you like to drink. Add a little green food coloring to get into the spirit, or you can use a green glass! If you want to keep the green theme, you can drink a mojito with green mint leaves, green apple sangria, a martini with green olives, or anything with lime! Get some cold drink like sprite if the kids will be there (green bottles, you get the point).
6. Do Not Forget the Tunes
What is a party without music? Even if it's just playback music for you, there are many free options to choose from. Use Pandora for some Irish radio, customize your own St. Patrick's Day songlist on an online platform, or most cable providers have a holiday-themed tune channel you can put on, generally at no extra cost to your current package.
7. It Is Game Time
Games are forever the life of the party, particularly for virtual parties when everyone's just looking at a screen trying not to talk over each other. There are many mobile party games where everyone can join in from anywhere on their phones, such as Jackbox Games. Party standards like fakes or Pictionary are easily sufficient to play virtually.
8. Set a Realistic Budget
Before you formally begin party planning, set a reasonable amount of money that you're ready to spend. Then hold yourself responsible with an app like Mint, a free money manager that traces your spending. Do not go into the red when you celebrate the holiday of green.
Best St. Patrick's Day Deals 2024 to Expect
Begin looking for deals before you consume any green beer that might lose your inhibitions. Keep an eye out for restaurant advertisements offering free or severely discounted, green foods, alcohol, and other holiday-themed items.
You may also see advertisements like, "Wear green and get a free ice cream cone." These types of changes will vary by location. Speaking of which, you can look for events to save money in your area by using these apps and websites for event listings and discounts:
Couponupto.com — Update the best St. Patrick's Day deals up to 70% on bar crawls, festivals, and other celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend; exemptions also include deals on food and clothing, etc.
Living Social —This one has more local events and fewer large-scale deals, but it's suitable for savings on restaurants and local festivals.
Offline.com — Find out about bar crawls, holiday-themed 5Ks, and other functions — but know that their strength is not any overt discounts like what you find on Groupon and Living Social.
Follow these saving tips to save money on St. Patrick's Day 2024 and enjoy a perfect festival.
