Money saving tip.

Mason Jars are great to have on hand. They make great inexpensive vases for centrepieces. Flowers from the supermarket are also fairly inexpensive. Just get some bouquets split them up and place a few stems in each mason jar and you have an instant centerpiece. And if you like, tie ribbon or raffia around the neck for an extra touch. These centerpieces work well for many parties. We have used them for baby and bridal showers, retirement party, in memory of party and more. You can say that we have definitely gotten our money's worth from our Mason Jars. About 10 bucks for a case of 12 and when you are done just clean and dry and place back in the cardboard case to store for next time.

Pirate Party - Tip

Photo from Target.

Get your decorations NOW! If you are planning on a pirate theme party within the next year, now is the time to get your decorations! With all the current Halloween decor out right now there are plenty that coordinate great with the pirate theme. Have you ever tried to find pirate decorations any other time of year? Well let me tell you it is hard. Not much selection. So now is the time, and if you wait til the day after Halloween they all go half off, but you have to get there early and you do have less to choose from. But you can't beat half off! Target has a great selection to fit this theme! Just check out this link here! I am loving the skull cookie jar, he is wearing a crown. And how about the spreader set, salt and pepper, place card holders and the mugs pictured above? They even have a skull fog machine! All the stores have great stuff for pirate theme right now in the Halloween section!

Little Tip - Free Magazines

Here is a quick little tip for you! Have you ever heard of Rewards Gold? Well they offer up some free magazines just for filling out a short little survey! The magazines vary from time to time and are only available for limited times. I have gotten a full 1 year (WOW!) subscription to each of these, Martha Stewart Living, Popular Photography and Metropolitan Home! Just by doing their short little surveys! Right now they are offering Business Week and Golf Digest (great gift for someone).  If you are interested click here! Don't know how long they will last though! So hurry!