Party Contributions for Cheap Asses

Social etiquette says that people should always show up to a party with something. It can be food, alcohol, or maybe a gift for the host. In nearly every instance food and alcohol are entirely appropriate.

If you’re a cheap ass like me, but don’t want to roll in with the Yellow Tail (aka $5 wine), here’s are some ideas:

The best way to build a giant stock of party contributions is to have your own party. People often bring alcohol and rarely does it get opened. Store the liquid well and you’ll have a nearly endless supply of party contributions.

Refilling Bottles
What if the bottles are half used? Well, if they’re hard alcohol you can fill them up. Aight, don’t be ghetto and pour Skyy into the Grey Goose bottle, but I see no reason why combing two half Grey Goose bottles into one full bottle is wrong. Roll in with a full bottle of Grey Goose and no one will notice that the seal has been removed. Heck, as soon as you put it on the bar, “open” it and make yourself a drink. No one will ever know you pulled a refill.

Other refill options include buying the 1750 mL versions from Costco and using those to refill empty or partially empty 750mL bottles. Again, don’t be a cheapskate and mix brands.

Soybeans
For those looking for a more “homemade” effort I recommend soybeans. In Hawaii, at least, soybeans are an immensely popular snack. Not only are they healthy, but they’re also cheap as hell to make. Directions: go to store, buy two 1 pound bags of frozen soybeans ($1 each), boil, salt, put in a disposable tray, bring to party. Total cost: $2!!!

The beauty of this is that most people buy cooked soybeans which are four or five times the cost.

The Most Awesomest Dip EvAr
I’m going to give you the greatest dip recipe ever. Girls literally get wet when they eat this. I’ve lost count on how many people have asked me for this recipe. This is the greatest clam dip recipe ever made:

Mix 1 can of clams (6.5 ounces) (liquid and all) with 1 brick of cream cheese (8 ounces). Serve with chips.Yeah, that’s it. Simplest thing ever. Note, mixing make take a few minutes so don’t freak out when it doesn’t look right at first. Also, don’t over mix. Total cost of clams, cheese, and chips: about $7.

And there you have it, three amazingly simple things to bring to parties that won’t break the bank, but will still impress everybody.