Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas

  • Being a little creative with party food can save you money if you do some of the work yourself. (Pexels photo)
    Being a little creative with party food can save you money if you do some of the work yourself. (Pexels photo)
  • Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas
    Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas

    Making a charcuterie board is a trendy way to add nutrients to your next party.

    I thought I’d have so much time this spring compared to last year.

    A year ago, I was helping plan two national conferences and preparing for our first family wedding.

    I made more than 200 decorated cupcakes for the wedding.

    What was I thinking?

    My bank account was on my mind, because those fancy cupcakes would have cost mor…