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If you haven’t decorated for the holidays yet, well, come sit next to me. But I’ve got good news for you: all you need are a few Dollar Tree supplies to make some truly lovely Christmas decorations. DIY skill isn’t even required for most of these. So let’s get your home looking festive with these cheap and easy Dollar Tree Christmas decor ideas! Let’s start
In the days before Pinterest, people put some branches in a vase or hung up a wreath for Thanksgiving decor and called it good. But now we want more. And we don’t want to spend a lot for it. If you’re lacking in DIY skills like me, you also need it to be easy. Thank goodness for the Dollar Tree and some very clever bloggers. Here are
I know what you’re thinking! There’s LOADS of time between now and Christmas, right? But remember how quickly those weeks went by last year? 2023 will speed by just as fast! Before you get caught up in the spending and celebrating frenzy, take some time to set the stage for a stress-free holiday season. Here are 8 steps you can take now to prevent stress
Decorating and dyeing Easter eggs is a wonderful frugal activity. For about $4-$7 you can buy dye, a dozen or more eggs that you are going to eat anyway, and create family memories. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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 Christmas cocktail recipes that you and your guests will love. Christmas Cocktails: Beyond Eggnog 1. Melted Snowman Martini (above). This Cocktail, from
You didn’t think shopping was going to be normal this 2021 holiday season, did you? I mean, it’s 2021. Nothing is normal. No doubt you’ve heard about the supply chain issues making inventory scarce, and you’ve almost certainly noticed higher prices on just about everything. Unfortunately, neither of those problems will improve anytime soon. But don’t lose hope! Yes, shopping will look different in the
Anyone else out there feel like your summer has been a HOT MESS? Have your activities revolved around camps, travel, extended family, childcare or perhaps just a ton of time at home with the little ones? Honestly, sometimes downtime at home can be just what you need, but on the other hand there is always the chance things can get a little stressful with just you
If 2020 has taught me anything – and there have been plenty of unwelcome lessons this year – it’s that there’s no need to overcomplicate things. Life is going to find plenty of ways to keep us on our toes. So I’ve adopted a mantra for this Christmas: Simplify. And that starts with the food. I’ve decided I don’t want to spend all Christmas day
Walmart’s first Black Friday event of 2020 starts today (November 4) at 7 pm ET, with more deals going live on November 7. Today’s deals are online only so no need to rush to your local store. Here are some sales worth watching the clock for: Electronics Apple AirPods 2 for $99 HP Pavilion i5 GTX 1650 Gaming Laptop for $449 RCA 480p Projector for
This Halloween we didn’t have as many visitors as we’re used to so we have a TON of leftover candy. Since my nephew is only five (and already hyper enough) we’re trying to get the leftover candy out of the house as soon as possible. For this reason, I’ve been looking for uses for leftover Halloween candy…because no candy should go waste! Here are 12
I vividly remember a jumpsuit being one of my favorite outfits as a child. My particular ’90s style jumpsuit had a bright floral print on a black background with a loose, flowy cut and super-soft fabric. I specifically recall that I loved it because I was obsessed with gymnastics at the time and the forgiving style allowed for endless summer cartwheels on the grass in
Did it just occur to you today that Father’s Day is this Sunday? You are not alone. I just spent several panicky minutes googling for last minute Father’s Day crafts my kids can make by then. (It’s been a week. I accidentally put my daughter’s phone in the wash, and if you have a teenager I don’t think I have to tell you how that
Show your little ones some love by gathering them together for some fun activities – especially if your February 14th involves staying inside on a cold day! Here are 8 fun Valentine’s Day crafts to keep your kids busy. 1. Hair Dye Hearts This was a fun experiment I decided to try that actually worked – and my daughter loved it! Take some hair paint (the
Are you the one who can’t wait to clean up the holiday décor on December 26th ……or do you savor those last bits of Christmas until the final days of January? Sometimes it takes forever to sweep up those last scraps of tinsel, pine needles and snippets of wrapping paper. If you are like me, you might continually be finding ornament hooks around the house for weeks to
If you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, you know how quickly the costs add up – for just a single meal! The first time I cooked Thanksgiving dinner, I splashed out on fancy ingredients and specialty cookware. I learned my lesson when I totaled my spending. Now I take a far more frugal – but still delicious! – approach. Here are my 8 best tips for hosting
