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I’m shocked at this fall’s prices for some of my favorite pumpkin treats – did you know Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte starts at $4.15 for a small? At Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf a small pumpkin latte runs $4.65 – $5.25 (the higher price is if you want soy). I’ll admit, there was a time when I’d stop for a latte every day. Sometimes twice a day.
It’s that time again when YOU get to tell me what I should dress up as for Halloween. The contest rules are simple. Tell me what my Halloween costume should be by leaving a comment and the most frugal and unique costume wins! I’ll create the Halloween costume you suggest AND post pictures. It can be scary, sexy, sweet, silly, punny, political, timely, whatever – I’m game!
Let’s face it, Halloween is really just a great excuse for us to dress up our pets and laugh at them. But look at this adorable dog here – you just know he loves the attention! And so will you when your dog is the hit of the costume party this Halloween. (If you can keep the costume on them.) Note, costumes are not for
Fall is my favorite time of year. Sometimes I forget how beautiful New England is..but never during fall. The bright leaves and perfect weather make living in Rhode Island during this season a real treat. These frugal crafts help to bring some fall flavor into your home – without throwing down a lot of money. Whether you’re enjoying a New England fall or sitting in
In past years y’all have GONE CRAZY sharing easy, frugal, homemade, DIY Halloween costumes for adults and children. That’s crazy in a GOOD way! Hahaha. 🙂 Now I’ve compiled all those ideas you’ve shared over the past several years into one mega list of awesome Halloween costumes. The list below is truly mind boggling. Add your ideas in the comments and I’ll add them to this
As Halloween approaches, we start thinking about pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, “fun size” candy bars and, um, humiliating our pets by dressing them in silly costumes. But what’s really embarrassing is how much some people pay at pet stores for these little strips of fabric that are cheaply sewn together and called “costumes.” Okay, so some of them are really cute. But if you’re on a
Costumes are not just for Halloween! (Though you can make these 47 Halloween costumes at home.) Playing dressing up can be so much fun and a good way to entertain little ones when it’s too hot or too cold to go out side or if you don’t have the energy to get out of the house! Buying costumes adds up quick – so here are dozens
I received a $100 gift card from PromotionalCodes.com to spend on a present for Father’s Day! I complied this list of quirky and unusual Father’s Day gifts in case you’re stumped on what to get for Dad. Father’s Day this year is Sunday, June 15, 2014. 7 unusual Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, and the last thing the dad in your life needs is another boring necktie or hardware store gift card – sorry, but it’s true. Even if you are on a limited budget, you can still give a classy gift in June. Get creative this year and show dad that a budget doesn’t sacrifice style, with these sophisticated Father’s Day
A friend attended his cousin’s wedding last year. At almost $100,000, it was quite costly. Hardly a wedding on a budget. The couple isn’t famous; just regular people with middle-class parents. The bride wanted the best of everything. Costs spiraled out of control, to the point where potential guests were being asked to contribute money, or were told that they would probably not be getting
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you but I always struggle to decide on the perfect gift! Ebates recently shared their survey findings that show that gifts moms most want to receive vary by location. Here’s a breakdown of what moms in 10 top U.S. cities are wishing for this Mother’s Day. Most Wanted Mother’s Day Gifts by City
This summer my sisters and I are the only bridesmaids for my cousin’s wedding. While it can be hard to save as a wedding guest, it seems nearly impossible as a bridesmaid! Since I’m on a budget (and really who isn’t?) I’ve been looking for ways to save while still being a helpful and supportive bridesmaid. Here are my tips for how to save when
Between the gift, travel, and buying a dress, attending a wedding can cost over $1,000..for only one day! And you thought I was crazy for spending $1,400 in four days! I can’t justify spending $1,000 to attend a wedding, even if I love the couple. While skipping the wedding is an option, I discovered 11 ways to attend a wedding without blowing through your savings account.
I’ve decided to dye my Easter eggs naturally this year. Why? Why not? I have little kids in the house and I don’t see any point in buying a dye kit when I have spices and vegetables on hand that I can use instead. Plus, then I don’t have to run out to buy the kit. Anybody with kids knows what a time suck it
Here’s a bunch of different ideas for making your home festive this Easter. All come with detailed instructions for how you can complete the job yourself…and don’t be afraid to get the whole family involved! There’s a little bit of everything in this post from pillows to centerpieces and beginner to advanced, there’s something for everyone! 8 Easy DIY Easter Decorations
