3 Tips: How to Have a Fun, Budget-Friendly Oscars Party

We want a reason to celebrate.  OFTEN.  So, why not make Oscars night a special one for you and your good judys, and gal pals?  Since the Oscars are on a Sunday (February 26, 2017 to be exact), you want the evening to be fun, but with as little work as possible.  After all, "manic" Monday is the next day.  Also, you want the occasion to be inexpensive too.  Here's what you do...

Invite your funnest squad to the Red Carpet
This ensures that the night will be filled with laughter, and awesome memories; fun people are more likely to participate in the theme of your Oscars party, play games, and are down to make it a great time.  Remember to always keep those positive beings in your circles.  Start the party at least 30 minutes before the Red Carpet; you all are sure to have a ball critiquing the best and worst dressed  before the show.  Take a vote to see who can guess which celebs will fall under each category!

Give it a theme
There are so many options here.  Instead of the usual Red Carpet Glam, why not choose something iconic that symbolizes your favorite movies.  For example, you could have everyone wear little tiara's and pearl necklaces for a Breakfast at Tiffany's theme, tribal braids, chokers, or face paint for an Avatar theme.  Or, everyone can come representing their favorite film!  This option allows guests to use something they may already have in the closets--you guys could make a game out of it, by guessing the film each person chose.

Make it a Potluck
Having each person bring a dish is a nifty way to take the pressure off, and saves on expenses when hosting an Oscars' night in.  It also gives guests an opportunity to show off their culinary skills.  Tell your friends you'll supply a themed drink, the popcorn and the main (crock pot) dish.  Then email or text them a list of mouth-watering recipes, they can make for the event.  To make it easy, and to get your creative juices flowing, we gathered some EASY, DELICIOUS, and POCKET-FRIENDLY suggestions for you to split with your besties.

For instructions on how to create each recipe, click on the name of the dish above or below each photo.

Garnish with Lemon's Sangria Lemonade:

Sangria Lemonade photo courtesy of Garnish with Lemon

Ingredients

Produce

• 1 Granny smith apple
• 1 Orange, slices

Baking & Spices

• 2 tbsp Superfine sugar

Drinks

• 4 cups Lemonade

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 1 cup Bacardi limon rum
• 1 (750ml) bottle White wine

Foxes Loves Lemons' Pizza Popcorn:

Pizza Popcorn photo courtesy of Foxes Loves Lemons

Ingredients

Vegetarian, Gluten free

Produce

• 1/2 tsp Basil, dried
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes

Baking & Spices

• 1 Pinch Red pepper flakes

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin

Snacks

• 8 cups Popped popcorn

Dairy

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Pink When's Crock Pot Chicken Tacos:

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos in Lettuce photo courtesy of Pink When

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos on top of Tortillas photo courtesy of Pink When

Ingredients

Meat

• 3 Chicken breasts

Produce

• 1 can Black beans
• 1 Corn, canned
• 1 can Tomatoes and green chilis
• 1 White onion

Baking & Spices

• 1 packet Taco seasoning
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Certainly improvise and make these recipes your own.  The links in this article are full of other delicious choices to choose from!

The Girl on Bloor's Mini Cheese Grill Sandwiches:

Mini Cheese Grill Sandwiches photo courtesy of The Girl on Bloor

Ingredients

Vegetarian

Produce

• 1 Arugula
• 1 Basil, leaves fresh
• 1 Mushrooms
• 1 Red chili flakes
• 1 Sundried tomatoes

Baking & Spices

• 1 Black pepper and sea salt, Cracked

Bread & Baked Goods

• 1 Long french baguette

Dairy

• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated aged
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OMG Chocolate Dessert's Chicken Avocado Salad Roll Ups:

Chicken Avocado Salad Roll Ups photo courtesy of OMG Chocolate Dessert

Ingredients

Meat

• 2 cups Chicken

Produce

• 1 Avocado, ripe
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cilantro or parsley, fresh
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 Green onion
• 2 tbsp Red onion

Condiments

• 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice

Baking & Spices

• 1 Black pepper, Freshly ground
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Bread & Baked Goods

• 5 Tortillas

Dairy

• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain

Closet Cooking's Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites:

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites photo courtesy of Closet Cooking

Ingredients

Produce

• 1 Avocado
• 2 tbsp Cilantro and/or parsley
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Green onion

Condiments

• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Remoulade sauce
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• T. James-Sykes

Baking & Spices

• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 Salt and cayenne

Oils & Vinegars

• 1 tbsp Oil

Other

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened
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