| Do you want to plan a party, but are worried that it | | | | 2. Decorate with balloons. Balloons are festive and |
| will cost too much? You can still have a great | | | | cheap, especially if you fill them with air, instead of |
| celebration without breaking your budget. Here are 18 | | | | helium. Search online and you will find instructions for |
| top tips to help you save money. | | | | making impressive balloon arches, garlands, columns |
| 1. Borrow music CDs from your library. Maybe you | | | | and more. |
| need dance music to liven up the crowd. You might | | | | 3. Rent a helium tank. If you prefer helium filled |
| want easy listening melodies as a background for | | | | balloons and you need lots of them, it's cheaper to |
| conversation or Hawaiian songs for a luau theme | | | | rent a tank and fill the balloons yourself. However, if |
| party. Your public library should have it available and | | | | you're only buying a few, you can save money by |
| ready to lend to you. | | | | purchasing them already filled at the dollar store. |