Homecoming On A Budget

October 12, 2019
Homecoming is an easy time to spend a lot of money. From dresses and suits to corsages and boutonnieres, here are a few ways to save some money.
Outfits:
- Rewear an outfit, shoes, jewelry, etc. from years before.
- Borrow whatever you need from a friend or family member.
- Go to a thrift store.
- Shop out of season.
- Start looking as soon as homecoming is over for better deals for next year.
Pictures:
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- Don’t hire a photographer.
- Have another friend or family member take pictures on someone’s phone!
- More often than not, people’s phones end up being the same quality as a professional camera.
- Have another friend or family member take pictures on someone’s phone!
- Don’t hire a photographer.
Rides:
- Don’t rent out a fancy car.
- Carpool with your friends or your date.
Coupons:
- If you do end up needing something new, look for coupons/deals on websites, in-store and anywhere you can get a deal.
Nails, hair and makeup:
- Do it at home.
- Ask a friend or family member to help.
- Go to a Cosmetology school.
- Places like Z-Hair Academy offer cheaper prices because the people who do the hair, nails and makeup are still in training.
- For nails, use “stick-on” nails to have a look-alike manicure.
- Instead of getting a spray tan, use tanning lotion.
Dinner
- Eat at home.
- Make something with your group or date before the dance.
- Go to fast food restaurants
Corsages and boutonnieres:
- Consider places like Price Chopper (florist section). Their prices are a lot lower compared to florist shops.
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