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{CLOSED} Giveaway: Old Friends, New Spaces $100 Gift Card

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I think most people are already familiar with Apartment Guide as a resource for finding apartment rentals across the United States.  Many of the properties they feature also have floor plans, comprehensive photographs and other information to help you find the perfect rental space.  In addition, Apartment Guide also has tips for entertaining and decorating.

And I was recently challenged by Apartment Guide to come up with fun, budget-friendly, entertaining ideas in smaller spaces.

I am actually planning a birthday party for my nephew so I decided to take on this challenge and see what I can come up with!  We initially planned a backyard BBQ but the weather has changed those plans.  Not to worry, we decided to just continue the celebration indoors!  This is my nephew’s 21st birthday so we are having a Mexican Fiesta (his favorite food) and I am hoping to pull together a fun, vibrant party to celebrate.

To make this challenge more exciting, Apartment Guide is offering a $100 gift card giveaway to one My Frugal Adventures reader!

You will get a $100 American Express gift card that can be used anywhere you like.  This giveaway will run through Wednesday at 4pm PST.

To enter is simple:

Please leave a separate comment for each entry!

REQUIRED:  Do you have any tips for hosting budget friendly parties?  If not, just let us know what type of party you’d like to have using this gift card.

BONUS ENTRY: You can either like Apartment Guide on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter (or do both if you like!)

BONUS ENTRY #2: And finally an extra bonus entry if you subscribe to MFA via email, follow on Twitter or like me on Facebook .  Be sure to leave a comment letting me know!

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Good luck!!!

Comments

  5. Heather Z says

    This gift card would make my Potty Party next week loads of fun for my toddlers and their friends!

  8. Melissa B says

    One budget idea is to make your own sweet tea instead of buying soda. All it takes is tea bags, sugar and water and you can make gallons of a sweet beverage for pennies that’s perfect for parties.

  10. Judy says

    Take people up on offer to bring something to the party…every little bit helps keep your costs down.

  12. Tereza says

    i like to look thift store for some plates, cups etc. when it comes to food I cook some stuff and using coupons help with cost reduction as well.

  13. Shannon says

    I would use the gift card to throw a party for my friends and all of our kids, we would probably have a couple different kinds of homemade soup and make your own pannini’s for dinner (super budget friendly). Maybe ice cream sundae’s for dessert, yum!

  14. Cindy T says

    I am actually planning my son’s 2nd bday party right now…so I would use the gift card for that!

  15. Becky says

    For a budget friendly party I usually have my guests bring a dish to pass…and of course, I coupon like mad!

  20. Kelly S says

    I buy for the “goodie bags” throughout the year. Summer clearance at Target is a great time to stock up on bubbles, back to school sales for 25cent crayons etc.

  21. Maria T. says

    My tip for a budget friendly party is to think about the party as far in advanced as possible so that when you see something you can use on clearance you can pick it up.

  26. DiAnn Cardona says

    We are definitely on a budget this year. We are thinking of having a board game party (games we already own) and having a few inexpensive prizes. We would need some food (kids & adults). Way to connect with kids in play but using old school games (yahtzee, twister, monopoly, etc). No technology allowed.

  33. Lisa says

    I love, love, love planning my daughters’ birthday parties. Next on our list: Flower Party

  34. Ree says

    I pick up party supplies on holiday clearance, especially 75% or more. I lot of things can be used for gift bags or decorations or kid’s entertainment if it’s not to obviously holiday themed.

  36. Jen says

    Local grocery stores have great catering this most of the time cheaper than buying all the food and making yourself…and easier!!

  39. Thabal says

    Couple of tips: I ordered custom M&Ms online. Also, if I’m gonna cook something new and fancy for a party, I will first try it out to avoid any fiasco. Not that it had happened 😉 Thanks for the giveaway.

  41. Jen B. says

    A pool party! I’ve always wanted to have a pool birthday party for my boys. I’d rent out our neighborhoods pool and pavilion for the day, and invite all their friends for swimming, pizza, ice cream, and cake. How fun!

  44. Natasha says

    I would love a gift card to throw my twins their first birthday party this month! I like doing things like having everyone bring a dish or drink to share because everyone is always open to that and then you always have great variety!

  47. michelle says

    My parties are always budget friendly. We buy the items for our giftbags on clearance, including the bags. I make the cake myself and decorate. If there is any prepared food bought, it would be with coupononly. You could also make your own decorations as oppose to purchasing them. I would use this card to get the things I need for my dd 11th birthday which is in 1 week.

  49. teresa says

    I try to get paper products, table coverings, etc. from Dollar Tree. They have a pretty nice selection and the price is right!

  50. Stacey Tippetts says

    I can’t wait for March to have my all green St. Patty’s Day party. Usually we have a potluck and it’s interesting to see all different green food people bring.