I couldn’t resist! The deals are so amazing this week I had to show you guys how to throw a low budget party!
I know a lot of you are having guests over for Memorial Day. Family coming in to town, friends coming over. Why not surprise them with how inexpensively you can throw a party? Plus, with little effort involved!
I love having people over. My only complaint is that I feel I spend more time prepping and in the kitchen than I do enjoying my own party. Well, I think this time I have taken care of that. This party menu has little or no prep! I love it! The main dish is in the crockpot! The sides, are mostly ready to go! I have even included the drinks!
Kids?? You know that I am totally kid friendly! There are separate menu items for them too! That being said. You can have a party with 6 Adults and all the kids that come along with, for $2.33 Per person! That is assuming you are feeding 6 adults and 6 children. Plus, you will have extras if you have more kiddos!
This meal is easily expandable too, if you are expecting more people! You may even want to keep this meal under your sleeve for the Fourth of July since it is coming up quickly!
Here is the Main Dish!
Crockpot BBQ Country Style Ribs
Crockpot BBQ Country Style Ribs Printable Version
- 2 to 3 pounds pork country-style ribs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 8 ounces cola — Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc.
Don't panic! I don't make it a habit to keep Caffine Free soda in the house. I need my caffine most days! 
Directions:
Combine ketchup and cola. Whisk together well.
Place country-style pork ribs in slow cooker.
Pour cola mixture over ribs.
Cover and cook 2 hours on HIGH then cook for 3 to 4 hours on LOW. Baste occasionally if desired.
Serves 6 to 8.
Since this was just our dinner, and not a party dish, I made green beans!
Sides
On the sides menu it is all quick and easy
- Deli Potato Salad
- Corn on the cob (If you are having lots of guests, cut the ears of corn in half. They go further )
- Bushes baked beans ( I like the new Steakhouse Grillin Beans! )
Kids Menu
I know all too well that kids don’t always like the same foods adults do! So this time we have a separate menu for the kiddies! All kids love hot dogs, and they are quick and easy to prepare!
- Hot Dogs
- Chips
- Sodas
- Adult Sides if desired
Meal Deal
These are the prices for the current week at Publix. Below you will find the Florida prices and matchups. Prices may vary in your area. In FL Publix offers a true BOGO. You pay for 1 item and get the second free. In other states Publix BOGO rings up 50% off.
2 lbs Boneless Pork Country Ribs $2.99/lb ($5.98)
-$2 off pork Ribs wyb Kingsford PRINT
-Free Hillshire Farm Links wyb Pork Ribs Tearpad
Heinz Ketchup BOGO $2.89
Bush’s Best Baked Beans or Grillin’, Assorted Varieties, 21 to 28 oz can, BOGO $2.29
-$1/2 Bush’s Grillin’ Beans, Any Cans (DND 5) Blinkie (exp 5/30)
You pay 65¢ each after coupon!
Publix Southern Style Potato Salad, 16 oz cont, BOGO $2.49
Buy 3 Pepsi 12pk Get 1 Free 4/$11
-B2G1 Dr Pepper Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer
Makes 4 for $7.34! or $1.84 (each)
Florida Corn 8/$2
(4)Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Regular, Light, Bun Length, XXL Deli Style, or Premium No Nitrates Added, 16 oz pkg, BOGO $3.99
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, any – 05-16-10 SS
-$1/2 OM Hot Dogs PRINT
-B3G1 Target Coupon PRINT
-Kraft Delicious Summer Savings Rebate Eligible
Buy 4 Packs of Hot Dogs Use 1 Target Coupon, 2 Manufactures Coupons. Get all 4 packs for $1.99!
(2)Lay’s Potato Chips, Assorted Varieties, 10.5 to 13.25 oz bag, (excluding Baked!, Light, and Natural, BOGO $3.99
Your grand total after coupons is $27.97
Divide that by 12 for 6 Adults and 6 Kids
$2.33 per person!
Plus, it is inevitable that you will have leftover groceries; Ketchup, soda, even hotdogs!
This is really just one party scenario! There are tons of possibilities this week at Publix with coupons! A big Thank You goes out to Michelle at I Heart Publix for the ad preview and Matchups! Go check out the full ad for this week to see your other options!
So see, a fun, fantastic, food filled Memorial Day is in your future, and you don’t have to live in the kitchen or empty your wallet!
Just another way I am trying to save you time and money in the kitchen and at the store!
Hmmm…Dessert??? Check out all of my Quick, Easy, Delicious, and budget friendly dessert recipes here!
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I also found a site that recommended browing in a 400 degree oven for 15 min. on each side (coat with salt, pepper, & garlic powder before placing in pre-heated oven). Going to try that too!
I know this is a little late, but this is a great meal deal. Love this series!