With all the economic uncertainty swirling around, it’s not surprising that people are cutting back on spending. These days, the financial burden of picking up the tab for a cocktail or dinner party can be too daunting for even the most social hosts. In times like this, however, we believe it’s even more important that people maintain close connections to their support networks of friends, families and neighbors.
That’s why we’re interested to see an old social tradition, the potluck, making a popular resurgence. Although the potluck dates back centuries, today it’s become an affordable way for friends and family to socialize, and a great money saving solution that distributes costs evenly so you don’t get stuck footing the entire bill for a party.
Media outlets are just starting to pick up on this trend – In a recent broadcast of NPR’s All Things Considered, host Debbie Elliott noted that potluck dinners are indeed becoming fashionable again – and our data reveals that people have recognized the money saving potential of potlucks for months now. Since last November, potlucks have accounted for more than one out of every three plans people have made on Center’d using our templates.
In a modern update of the tradition, people are even putting a creative spin on these events by hosting tacolucks or pizzalucks, where everyone brings ingredients for making a themed main course like tacos instead of bringing separate dishes.
Of course, while potlucks may ease people’s financial burden by distributing costs, the logistics of pulling one off may still deter many. You can avoid organizational pitfalls by using our potluck sign-up sheet to easily coordinate who brings what dishes (or ingredients), send invites and track RSVPs.
Have any great potluck ideas, recipes or trends you want to share? Leave a comment here to let us know!
Cheers,
The Center’d Team
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