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Maybe you’re planning a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party. Or maybe you’re just looking to serve some holiday drinks for the adults after the merriment of Christmas day has wound down. So grab a Christmas cookie or two and drink in these delicious cocktail recipes that you and your guests will love. Holiday Cocktails: Beyond Eggnog 1. Melted Snowman Martini (above). This Cocktail, from A Cozy
Sometimes I remember back fondly to the holidays when my girls were only five or six years old. Oh how easy it was to shop for them! I could go just about anywhere and find gifts they would LOVE and I could find them on SALE. A little stuffed animal, a book about unicorns and a toy tea set would make their Christmas perfect! It
I was making an update on my Amazon account recently and I noticed that I’ve been a customer since 1998! (I was a toddler when I made my first purchase. Obviously.) So in honor of my 20th anniversary with the biggest retailer on the internet, I thought I’d share my best tips for saving money on Amazon. Some of these will be obvious to seasoned Amazon
It’s finally fall! One of the reasons I love this season is that I can finally start ladling out steaming bowls of delicious soup for dinners! Hooray! There is nothing more gratifying than a hearty bowl of soup on a cool fall evening….and by gratifying I mean: easy, healthy, and cheap (the mom’s recipe trifecta)! Although I love the classic bowl of chicken noodle or chili, I can’t
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Pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks! While I adore these sweet seasonal treats my wallet doesn’t. Rachelle’s Starbucks latte habit cost her $2,971 a year…and I just don’t have that kind of cash to spend on coffee. These pumpkin spice coffee recipes are a great way to give your coffee that delicious pumpkin flavor without breaking the bank. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer This easy pumpkin
It’s that time of year again – September is National Preparedness Month so it’s the perfect time to review your emergency supplies and plans. Every time a natural disaster occurs somewhere the world, my thoughts turn to emergency preparedness. Since I live in earthquake territory, I can’t afford to be sloppy when it comes to readying my home and family for an emergency. No matter
Processed food lunches (such as Lunchables) are terrible for your kids, plus they’re so expensive! You’re always better off feeding your kids homemade lunches – they’ll get more healthful foods and you’ll save money. (If your kids really love Lunchables, here’s a way to make them yourself for about a 40% savings.) It’s easy to get in sandwich and chips rut, so we’ve got 50 healthy
We’re getting no relief from the heat this summer and I always think of scorching temperatures as an excuse to indulge in s’mores. So I’ve rounded up 6 unusual s’mores recipes to help us all appreciate the dog days of summer. Dark Chocolate Fresh Berry S’mores Sometime the simplest ideas are the tastiest. These Dark Chocolate Fresh Berry S’mores from Joy Food Sunshine take advantage of summer
So you’re not a Prime member, but you still want those screaming Prime Day deals. Don’t worry, you’ve still got some options. First, you can score a free 30 day trial Prime membership (only available to first-time subscribers). Or, if you’re a student, you can get a free six month trial membership. If you’re not eligible for a trial membership and you’re not a student, don’t
Amazon Prime Day officially starts tomorrow, July 16 at 12 pm PT! Expect to see these deals on Amazon (and Amazon-compatible) devices on Prime Day: Echo (Second Generation) for $69.99 (Save $30) Echo Dot for $24.99 (Save $25) Echo Plus for $109.99 (Save $40) Fire 7 Tablet for $29.99 (Save $20) Fire 8 Tablet for $39.99 (Save $40) Fire 10 Tablet for $89.99 (Save $60)
It’s hard to believe that July is almost here! It’s been a looooong year in the Prescott home and I can’t even tell you how happy I am to embrace summer. I shared a little bit about my weight gain last summer, and I am happy to tell you that I’ve lost 25 lbs since September. That’s great news, but it does mean that my wardrobe is
It’s summer, which means it’s road tripping time! And that can be both good and bad. My family takes an eight hour road trip two to three times per year, so we’re no strangers to the road trip war cry: “Are we there yet?” Over the years we’ve figured out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to keeping everyone happy on the road.
My Dad is one of those people that is really hard to buy for. On holidays my siblings and I always struggle to decide what will be the best gift. Often, we decide that sentimental gifts are better. I’ve been searching for gift ideas that will surprise him and here are a few that I love. These ideas are also a great way to get
It’s May, which means hot summer days are just around the corner. One sure-fire way to cool down is with a frozen treat. High-end ice creams and sorbets can be a little pricey, not to mention sugary and fattening. So we’ve put together a list of easy, affordable DIY ice cream recipes featuring healthy, low-cal ingredients like real fruit and coconut milk. Good for you
