You know what they say… ‘Tis the Season (for partying, socializing, eating, drinking, and spending)’. December can be an expensive month, leaving us with the dreaded January Spending Aftershock. Smart Mogo Minds can totally avoid a cash-induced hangover by sticking to a few easy tips. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful how-to guide for hosting a great holiday party, that could have gotten budget approval from Scrooge. How Can I Spend $50 and Still Be a Good Host? In my opinion, December is the best time of year for getting together. The year is winding down, people have cleared time for merriment, and it’s an easy sell to get people up and off the couch. While there are ways to have a budget conscious (see: totally free) holiday party, I like to get a little more generous this time of year. Read on, and see how you can host a spur-of-the-moment, fun, and generous get together for $50 or under. To me, every holiday party needs the big three: Food, Drinks, Fun. But instead of going to extravagant lengths, make sure to check the boxes on the first two, and go heavy on the third! Food: