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If you are hosting family for the upcoming holidays, you’re probably wondering what to feed everyone. I’ve got some ideas for healthy, inexpensive meals that will be easy on your pocketbook and simple to prepare. Since holiday visits usually revolve around one big, extravagant meal, I’m going to use leftovers from the main meal and simple ...
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For planning the meal and all the other details that go into a festive dinner, a Thanksgiving Timeline is a great tool to use to keep your holiday plan on track and lighten your stress leading up to the big day. Use a manila folder, planner or even your iPhone calendar app to keep track ...
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I love recycled Christmas ornaments. This project is one of my favorites because it uses up many of my craft scraps that I refuse to throw away. It’s easy enough to make an afternoon activity with the kids. And it’s thrifty because the only thing I had to buy were the clear ornaments. Supplies for Craft ...
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Your man doesn't want flowers or chocolates. He wants to know how great you think he is! The 52 Reasons I Love You deck is great for any man in your life. Wives to husbands. Daughters to daddies. This is a versatile and personal gift to show him how much you care. The tutorial is ...
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Valentine’s Day is always a good time to be a little crafty. These iPod Valentines are just some of the cutest things I’ve ever seen! The supplies are inexpensive. The steps are simple. The impact is huge. How cool would it be to give one of these to all the kids in class? These might work ...
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A few years ago I wrote my beloved pumpkin pie recipe, and it was a hit with my readers. When I wrote the recipe it wasn't very printer-friendly, so I'm reintroducing again how to make pumpkin pie from a pumpkin. This is the homemade pumpkin pie recipe that I use every year, and it is ...
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Instead of using items that contain toxins, or cannot be reused, try going for a more green and natural look on your table this year. Use dried and colorful beans in $1 store containers, to have a thrifty and natural look. The beans can later be cooked and eaten, so this is a VERY inexpensive ...
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Wanting a great way to decorate for the holidays, but don't want to spend money on toxic and expensive glitters? Epsom Salt is a great way to inexpensively add a touch of sparkle. Check out The Inspired Room, to learn how you can use Epsom Salt for decorating. Photo courtesy of The Inspired Room. Natural & Thrifty ...
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