Start Planning Early -- and Hit After-Holiday Sales

Picking a theme early -- and keeping your eyes open for sales -- can pay off big for your bottom line. For starters, this means you won't be scrambling at the last minute (and willing to pay top-dollar, in necessary) for a Transformers pinata. So stock up on tiaras for your princess-themed party after Halloween, or raid your local drugstore after Valentine’s Day for cut-rate red and pink candy for goody bags.

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