OK, so maybe you’re not feeling going with super-inexpensive simple food or spending tons of time and money on gourmet ingredients. Fair enough. My third Payback Time theme is the most incredibly obvious one, but also pretty fun: Green. For money.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/43884

I know.

But come on – a money theme is awesome! It’s like St. Patty’s Day without the shamrocks or the hangover! (Though green beer would be really kitschy and theme-appropriate, so I’m not against it.)

Throw yourself into the obviousness and use green tableware, string some Monopoly money as a welcome banner, and  slip a dollar sign ring on your lovely hand.

It will let the universe know that you’re ready for true wealth.

• Spinach and artichoke dip
• Lettuce wraps
• Cucumber tea sandwiches. Cucumber slices and cream cheese on crustless bread.
• Salad, with any toppings you like.
• Brussel sprouts
• Zucchini rollups
• Cookies with green icing
• Green jello
• Andes candy
• Green cocktails, such as margaritas or apple martinis
• Green beer

How do you make green beer? I thought you might ask that.