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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a time of great celebration where people throw parades and parties. Want to celebrate in style without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered. Tips for a budget-friendly Mardi Gras party. Hit your local dollar store. At my local Dollar Tree (pictured), I found assorted Mardi Gras masks, beads, crowns, feather boas, colorful hairspray and other items for only a dollar apiece –
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
Thinking of throwing a luau or “tiki party” on a budget? Look no further! How to luau for less. Hit your dollar store first. Before you head to the party store, stop at the dollar store first. The Dollar Tree currently has a huge selection of luau party supplies with nothing over a dollar. These items include: leis, “grass” skirts, tiki garlands, inflatable luau characters,
Are you a fan of the mystical, mythical, magical creatures known as unicorns? We’ve assembled the most rainbow-riffic, DIY unicorn-themed recipes and merchandise to make all your unicorn dreams come true. Read and you will believe. Unicorn marshmallow pops. Make the world more magical with this recipe from The Decorated Cookie. What you need: marshmallows, lollipop sticks, white candy melts, EZ Thins candy melts, white fondant, gold pearl
Wonder Woman is dominating the box office and the hearts of moviegoers everywhere. If you just can’t wait to see the movie (again), here are some of the cutest and coolest products you can buy or DIY to celebrate Diana of Themyscira, Daughter of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, aka Wonder Woman. Everything Wonder Woman because Wonder Woman is everything. Ceramic Mug by Funko Pop. This 12
As the weather heats up, what better treat to reach for than a homemade popsicle? Whether you prefer healthy or dessert-sweet, we’ve got a recipe for you. Easy DIY popsicles you can make with the kids. 1. Watermelon popsicles. These refreshing treats are the creative idea of the Cooking Classy blog. They are made with fresh watermelon and kiwi, a few chocolate chips and coconut milk
Turmeric is an ancient spice that is also an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It is even touted as decreasing the risk for cancer and for alleviating symptoms of arthritis. Here are some easy turmeric tea recipes. I went in search of turmeric tea recipes that are easy and affordable to make, as well as palatable. I made changes, tweaking the recipes to my own tastebud preferences.
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to show their love for Mom or Grandma with easy-to-make homemade gifts that will be treasured for years. Thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day Gifts. 1. Marshmallow Mother’s Day Flowers. My friend Robyn made these pretty edible flowers. What you need: lollipop sticks, marshmallows, Easter grass (on sale now!), colored sugar, floral foam and drinking glasses. Says Robyn, “I dipped
Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies are best-sellers this time of year, but as cute and iconic as they are, they’re also gritty and tasteless. The good news is that if you make your own, they are amazing. They will melt in your mouth with a sweet vanilla yumminess that you have never before tasted in a Peep. Here’s how to make your own Peeps. 1. Buy a
Instead of using the usual Paas Egg Dye kit this year, I thought it might be fun to try some creative and inexpensive Pinterest egg dyeing recipes. I got the kids involved and we tried 5 different ways to decorate eggs. Are Pinterest Egg Decorating Recipes all they’re cracked up to be? 1. Shaving cream egg dye. This idea looked great to me – shaving cream
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos honors those we have lost with festivals and parties. It is a chance to celebrate the lives of the deceased who are believed to awaken from their eternal sleep to celebrate with their loved ones. How to throw a Dia de los Muertos party fun enough to wake the dead. For this post, I consulted my friend Crystal,
When you think of Halloween, candy probably comes to mind. Candy corn, fun size bags of chocolates, and enough Smarties and Laffy Taffy to make your teeth rot. We’re here to help counteract all that sugar with some healthy Halloween recipes that are easy to make and economical, too. Here are some fun treats to scare up. 1. Cauliflower Skull Veggie Platter. We love this idea from
July is National Blueberry Month. What better way to celebrate than with some fun, creative recipes that go beyond the standard blueberry muffins, blueberry pie, blueberry scones, etc. Whether you pick ’em yourself or buy them fresh or frozen, blueberries are the bomb. Not only are they delicious, but they are packed with antioxidants, fiber and Vitamin C. We’ve gone ahead and hand-picked some creative blueberry recipes
It’s that time of year again, when you feel yourself overheating. You hit the Starbucks drive-through, get yourself a Refresher and a cake-pop… and somehow it’s cost you more than five dollars. Well, hang on to your cash this summer as you put our Starbucks drink recipes to work for you. 6 Starbucks Summer Drink Recipes 1. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher. Love this drink – but
Recently, my daughter’s school declared that parents are no longer allowed to bring in the typical birthday party treats: cupcakes, donuts, or birthday cake. This left me with the challenge of finding healthy, yet fun alternatives. I really wanted to come up with something creative – yet easy and affordable – to make her school birthday celebration special. Here are some of the ideas I
