Let's talk about versatility in tight economic times or being on a budget. First, you should not concentrate on an individual party but on how many parties you have to have or want to have over the year. Make a list: Graduation, Memorial day, Birthday or pool party. Pick out the ones that are the most important to you and the number of people. Once that is done look at tropical Party ideas and the versatility available: Luau, Tiki, Beach, Survivor, Jungle, and Pool parties. With a few basics reuseable items and with a few changes, you can have many different parties without the major outlay of cash. See you again for more exact tips. Jeff @ www.tropictreasures.com