Creating a Party Bin

I kind of have a small obsession for cute paper products – adorable napkins primarily.  They get me every time!!  And ones on sale usually make them completely irresistible.

Several years ago I decided to purchase a large rubbermaid & create what I call my “Party Bin”.   It stays filled with either left-over or still new paper goods.  Plastic cups, utensils, paper plates, and of course lots of adorable little napkins!  It’s my go-to bin!  Without any notice and no additional money I could easily pull off a baby boy shower or another Bee-Themed birthday party.  I’m all stocked up for any Christmas parties I might host next year.  And just this past Saturday, we had an impromptu World Cup Party with all the black & white decorations & paper products I had in the bin!

Here’s some tips to create your own party bin:

1.  Purchase a good size Rubbermaid type container.

2.  Buy after season - Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day … when the products are clearanced snag them for next year!

3.  Buy solid colors – Yes, I like cute little napkins but it’s really best to buy solid colors.  Red napkins go on sale after Valentine’s Day and after Christmas.  But there’s a good chance I’ll host a birthday party, baby shower, or something similar where I can use red napkins.  So think outside of the reason that they’re actually on sale.

4.  Buy at least two packs of something - If it’s a good price I always buy more than one just because I never know what party I’ll use them for or how many guests we’ll have.

5.  Think beyond napkins – Anything party related goes in my bin.  Extra plastic utensils, goodie/treat bags I find on sale, plastic cups, even random things like streamers or party favors I might find.

6.  Think beyond cute - Sure I buy cute things but I also pick up the plain boring “red Solo cups” if they’re on sale too.  I can always use those for impromptu music nights where my husband has friends over or to watch a game or something.

Do you have a party bin?  What are some tips you have or what types of things do you look for to fill it?

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