How to Make Your Money Stretch for a Mexican Party

The party is coming where all Mexicans feel special, the most Mexican night of all, where we eat delicious food, drink traditional beverages like aguas frescas, and, why not, enjoy a good tequila or mezcal. However, it’s easy to get carried away by the excitement and let things go over budget.Planning a party is not easy, especially if it’s an annual event, so we must stick to a budget. Here are some tips to make your money stretch while celebrating as you should.On a Mexican night, there are several things we need to consider to create the ideal atmosphere.DecorationWhat you can do is look for decorations from previous years to avoid unnecessary expenses and waste. If there’s nothing you can salvage, we’ll tell you what to do to avoid wasting money.Instead of buying disposable decorations, you can go to fabric stores and purchase something related to the theme by the meter. This way, you can use it for tablecloths, make bows for the walls, napkins, and not only will you spend less, but you’ll also be able to reuse it for future occasions.You can also decorate with elements from the celebration itself; instead of buying pinwheels, streamers, and balloons, you can use bottles and traditional candies as decoration.FoodPlan ahead, as having control over what you need will prevent you from making desperate purchases and allow you to find the best prices.Going to local markets or stores to buy the ingredients for the food you will prepare is also a great idea to stretch your budget, as you will find better prices than at other establishments.MusicA party without music is not a party; however, you don’t need to spend excessively to have fun. You don’t need to hire a mariachi; you can create a great playlist with Mexican music and also dance music to keep everyone on their feet and enjoying themselves.You now have everything to enjoy without going over budget, so all you have to do is have fun and shout at the top of your lungs: Viva Mexico!