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There are a wide variety of places that sell alcohol. You can get what you need for your party at both online and in person at liquor stores, beer distributors, grocery stores, and some large retailers. Save money on your alcohol by comparing prices. Often, online retailers or wholesale stores have lower price points. Liquor stores and beer distributors may have more of a selection, but they may also be significantly more expensive. Cut costs where you can and splurge a bit on something special like a premium liquor or wine. Ask store personnel if they are willing to give you a deal. Explain that you will be buying a larger quantity of alcohol and were hoping to help the local economy by supporting the business. Find out if the vendor will refund you for unopened bottles. However, don't be too push negotiating prices or you might offend the store owner. Bring some friends or family members to help you carry your purchases. You may have people who don't consume alcohol and many guests may want something non-alcoholic in between drinks. Make sure to have either tap or bottled water available to your guests and an assortment of other options such as soda, juice, or tea. Recognize that you can use many non-alcoholic drinks as mixers with liquor. Remember that alcohol causes the body to dehydrate, which means that your guests need to drink water to replenish lost fluids. Encourage your guests to drink more than only alcohol. In addition to your non-alcoholic beverage drinkers, those guests having liquor may want something with which to make a mixed drink. Having a wide variety of mixer options will keep your guests happy and can also help save on alcohol. You may also want extras such as grenadine or Angostura bitters. Consider all or some of the following mixers for your party: Club soda or seltzer Tonic Ginger ale Cola Diet cola Lemon-lime soda Tomato juice Grapefruit juice Orange juice Cranberry juice Some people like a garnish with their mixed drinks and some guests drinking non-alcoholic beverages may also like them in their beverages. Garnishes are relatively cheap, so you can buy extras and use leftovers for other occasions. Figure on lemon, lime, and two each of following for each guest: olives, cherries, cocktail or Gibson onions. Every person has different tastes when it comes to alcohol. Some people like warm beer, while others like ice-cold beer. Some of your guests may like their mixed drinks on the rocks or non-alcoholic beverages with a few ice cubes. Plan on buying or making 1.5 pounds of ice per person. This will ensure that you have plenty of ice for drinks and any ice baths for wine or beer. Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can result in sick guests. As host of a party with alcohol, serve fooda meal or finger foods-- alongside the alcohol. Have 5-6 choices of finger foods if your party takes place outside of a mealtime. Calculate 1-2 of each choice per guest. If it is during a mealtime, you'll need 8-10 foods. You'll need to figure on 2-3 of each choice per guest in this case. Think of the type of drinks you're serving to guide your food selections. For example, things like chicken wings, sliders, and pizza go well with beer. You could do cheese and arugula toasts with herb oil or tomato mozzarella skewers with wine. For liquors, you could do deviled eggs or a guacamole. Consider other options such as soups, tiny sandwiches, fruit squares, cut vegetables and dip, or meats such as salami. Make sure to add extras for hungry or larger men. Your guests won't be able to enjoy the drinks and food spread you provide if they don't have anything to drink them out of or off which to eat. Make sure you get plenty of cups, plates, utensils, and napkins for your guests. If you're using disposable or plastic utensils, plan to get extra in case people throw them away. For cups, have guests write their names on the cups so that they can continue to use them throughout the evening. Buy disposable bamboo utensils if you want to watch out for the environment. Often, bamboo options look nice than their plastic counterparts, though they may be more expensive. Make sure to have paper towels or cloth dishtowels on hand to clean up any spills or messes. You may also want to get tablecloths to protect any tables or other furniture from spills.

summary: Purchase your alcohol. Get non-alcoholic beverages. Provide mixers. Have plenty of garnishes. Cool off drinks with ice. Offer different foods. Get cups and utensils.

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Put at least 5 drops of the peppermint oil on each cotton ball. Place the cotton balls around your kitchen or near any entrances. After a few days, put a few more drops on the cotton balls since the oil will evaporate over time. Try different types of strong-scented essential oils to see if they deter mice. Place the repeller near an entry point or common problem area. The repeller will make a noise you can't hear that keeps mice away. Make sure nothing blocks the repeller, or else the ultrasonic waves will not work. Ultrasonic repellers can be purchased in big box stores or online. Mice can grow accustomed to the noise that the repellers make, so they may only work for a limited time. Mice can sense when cats are around your home and will steer clear once they smell them on the premises. If mice do show up on your premises, your cat will hunt and kill them quickly. Remove any poison bait or exposed traps from your home if you bring in a cat. Chop 1 or 2 cloves of garlic and mix it with at least 1 cup (240ml) of warm water. Shake the mixture in a spray bottle and spray near areas or trails where mice frequently travel. Reapply the spray every few days to keep mice away. Try other strong-smelling herbs and spices, like onion and cayenne pepper. Alternatively, leave a clove of garlic in places where mice enter your home. Call your local exterminators to get quotes on their rates. Once an exterminator checks your home, they will do what they can to seal any entrances where mice get in and remove the mice already in your home. Check reviews online for your exterminator to see how they handled other's infestations.

summary: Put cotton balls covered in peppermint oil near problem areas. Plug in an ultrasonic pest repeller to keep mice from entering. Get a cat to hunt mice around your home. Make a deterrent spray with chopped garlic and water. Hire an exterminator if nothing else works.

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Liven up a dark or neutral outfit with something eye-catching, like a scarf in a bold color or pattern. If you are going for a sophisticated look, this can create a fun edge without making your overall look less formal or polished. Choose a chunky knit scarf to create some interesting texture for an otherwise sleek silhouette. A pair of simple ballet flats in a bright color, like cherry red, can create a similar effect. Feel free to match a bright scarf with ballet flats of the same color as long as the rest of the outfit is neutral, matching these bright accessories can look really stylish. It may sound odd to wear heels with jeans, but they can definitely work with a pair of dark gray skinny jeans. The fit must be snug and the leg needs to be tapered. A cropped pair of jeans looks great, but you could also roll up the bottom hems to create tiny cuffs. Make sure the cuffs graze the top of your ankle this look doesn't work if the bottom hems go past your ankles. If you're going for a dressy, office-ready look in your gray jeans, the accessories you choose need to be dark, sleek and classic. A patent leather clutch or high quality briefcase will perfectly compliment the more formal attire and actually add to the overall sophistication of your outfit. Stick to items that have clean lines and basic structures. To complete this look, make sure your shoes are also sleek and black.
summary: Add a pop of color with a brightly colored scarf or pair of flats. Wear heels. Complete a sophisticated look with a sleek black clutch or briefcase.