Thrifty Thursday: Throw a House Party to Get Free Goodies

Get free stuff just for hosting a party. Manufacturers look for people willing to throw a party to check out new products with their friends. One way to get connected is through HouseParty.com.

Members of our playgroup have been chosen to host parties for toys, food and TV show sneak peeks. When you host, you get free products or samples to keep and share with your friends.

For our playgroup's first party, one of our members received a box full of brand new toys from a major manufacturer. At first, the hostess only offered a few RSVPs so every child could leave with a toy. But the response of moms who just wanted to come check out the new toys was so great, the hostess let everyone come over. At the end of the party, she held a random drawing for the toys.

While you wait to be selected as a hostess, get in the habit of throwing parties to exchange your own stuff. A toy exchange or clothing swap are fun ways to get rid of the old in your house so you can get something new to you.

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