Hit a Homerun and Shop at Second Hand Stores for Your Baseball Party
Baseball season comes quickly and is a great excuse to get all your friends and family together and have some fun! Planning parties can be stressful and could cost you a lot of money. By shopping at your local second hand stores you can find what you need to plan a great day of fun for everyone while on a budget.
Getting ready for the big game can be tough especially if you’re wanting to stretch your cash. First you need a game plan. What better place to start then at your local second hand store? You can find great items perfect for your party whether it be daytime fun at the park or a fun evening with your friends having a few drinks!
Invitations
Creating a game plan can be time consuming so let’s plan it right the first time! First you need to invite all your friends and family. You can find cute, unique old baseball cards at thrift stores. Paint one side, then write directly on the card as a cute, fun invitation!
Menu
Next we need to consider the menu. Why buy takeout when you can go to your local thrift store and find everything you’ll need to create a meal they won’t forget? You can find anything from a grill to a cake pan. Most second hand stores have all the supplies, from utensils to durable plastic dishes. Saving all this money will allow you to comfortably make sure you have plenty of cash for all those yummy secret ingredients!
Here is a simple list of a few of the must-haves you can find at your local second hand store, perfect for all get-togethers:
- BBQ
- Dishes
- Utensils
- Games
- Blankets
- Tents
- Canopies
- Baseball Gear(for a friendly game or even as décor!)
- Ice coolers
- Hats (for that sunny day)
- Seating
Decorations
What better way to decorate than with old baseball gear? Whether you’re having a large or small get together you can find things like old cleats and balls. Then, you can paint these items and transform an old object into a fun, classy way of supporting your teams.
Finally, here’s a fun idea to wow your friends with a nice welcome: find old baseballs you can use to create a warm welcome wreath for your front door. Very simple, yet still so clever and rustic.
[Photo courtesy of: Hometalk]
Once your friends show up you’ll know for sure you’ve hit a home run with these easy tips while taking advantage of your local second hand stores, and your wallet will be thanking you!
