Pocket friendly CHRISTMAS party ideas!

Plan your menu from retail store:  OK, this idea is important every day of the year, not just when you're looking for Christmas party ideas. But if you didn't operate this way until now, it's time to get started!

Homemade bread:  Gourmet breads can be extremely expensive, but you can replicate these delicacies on your own rather easily (especially if you have a bread machine).  Breads freeze beautifully, so you can make bread in advance without compromising on the quality of your final product.  (A note - if it's your first time making bread, make sure you choose a relatively straightforward recipe so that you don't have to throw your first batch away).