So you're going to be a grown-up Saturday night...

If you find yourself unenthused by the thought of drinking another cheap beer from a Solo cup, you're probably out of college and ready to start hosting grown-up(ish) parties.

Throwing an adulting bash can be achieved by making a few simple swaps to help you raise your frat house standards. Check out our suggestions below, and see just how easy and affordable adult partying can be.

1. Instead of using paper towels for napkins...

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... try a set of cocktail napkins with a fun design.

Kate Spade New York 40-Count Cocktail Napkins, $14.99

2. Swap your Solo cups...

SOLO Plastic Party Cold Cups, 50-count, $7.82

... for clear, stemless drinking glasses perfect for cocktails, wine or water.

Clear Stemless Wine Glasses, Dozen, $17.99

3. Trade greasy snacks that get all over your hands and furniture...

Frito-Lay Chips Classic Mix Pack, $6.98

...for cheese (LOTS of cheese) and crackers.

Rustic Bakery Cracker Set, $30

4. Instead of those tired striped bendy things...

Flexible & Disposable Drinking Straws, $4.54

... opt for cute paper straws for glamorous sipping.

Paper Straws in Turquoise and White, set of 25, $4

5. The punch bowl has got to go.

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Put your cocktails in a stylish dispenser instead.

Duet Double-Chamber Beverage Dispenser, $24.99

6. Swap that white plastic cutlery...

White Plastic Cutlery, $2.99

... for some that actually look real.

Heavyweight Polished Silver Plastic Cutlery, $19.79

7. Instead of hanging fairy lights like you did in your dorm room...

Galaxy String Lights, $28

... light a few candles to set a grown-up mood.

Voluspa Cut Glass Jar Candle, $26

8. Replace that cooler you used for tailgating...

Coleman 5-Quart Cooler with Shield, $11.06

... with a bottle chiller for wine and champagne.

Old Dutch International Stainless Steel Wine Chiller, $36.99

9. Take the dip out of the jar...

Tostitos Chunky Medium Salsa, $3.98

...and pour it into a serving bowl.

Threshold Stoneware Large Mini Bowls, $9.99

10. Beers are instantly elevated...

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... when served in bottles.

More information at www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com.
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More information at www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com.

11. Instead of plain, flimsy paper plates...

Dixie HD Paper Plates, $17.09

... treat your guests to sturdy, colorful plates you can still throw away.

Sutsy Party Dinner Plates, $6.99

12. Leave beer pong behind...

BPONG World Series Beer Pong Rack Kit, $15.95

... and turn a drinking game out of an adult card game.

Cards Against Humanity, $25
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity, $25

13. And to really impress, send your guests home with a sweet treat to prove you're the best, most grown-up host around.

Dean

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