Make some magic this Monday and ignite the night with a Chinese New Year dinner for the family. It’s hard to like Monday, but this coming Monday, we all
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I love it when someone gives me a gift they made themselves – food gifts are always my favorite! A homemade gift not only touches the heart, 1.) it keeps you
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We had a blast decorating for Halloween this year and WOW did Kmart make it easy and inexpensive! With a budget of $300 we decorated the front door and walkway,
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Halloween is just around the corner so get ready to celebrate. Follow our easy and inexpensive tips and ideas below, it’s easy as 1, 2, 3! We headed to Kmart
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Italian Dinner Party It’s Crazy Eights! Host at 8 pm for 8 people for under $8.88 per person (including wine)! If you need to tighten the purse strings and
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“Not your Parents’ Potluck” Host 12 people for $80 that’s less than $7 per person! ( $50: 2- 750 ml bottles of Gin and/or Vodka, $10: 1-750 ml bottle of
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Go For it Mom and Dad! You CAN keep your sanity and plan a budget friendly, kid friendly, birthday party for your child right in your own home. Simply consider
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Feeling the pinch on your party because of a tight budget, but still want the look and feel created by party planners like Colin Cowie and Amy Atlas? Well here
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Labor Day Weekend is around the corner and we have the perfect menu for you! Why? It’s easy to prepare – allowing you to enjoy the party too! It’s budget-friendly
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photo source: 1. bhg.com 2. hostesswiththemostess.com 3. bhg.com – see links below. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer and it deserves a celebration, so I spent some
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If you are hosting Easter this year, we have 7 super ways to save you money! If you like these, be sure to head over to our favorite site for
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Put your own SPIN ON LOVE! Need to be creative with the cost of wedding flowers? Think out of the box with this budget friendly idea for the bridesmaids and
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Take it to a new level this year with these tips for throwing the Ultimate Bowl Bash On A Budget. Football doesn’t have to mean hot dogs and beer all
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Here is a very special way to serve a crowd without spending a fortune. A Gilded Baked Potato Bar will make a great impression on your guests and at the
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The holidays can be so expensive so here are good tips for saving money where you can… Decide your menu early and shop ahead. Clip coupons and search for items
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Polenta is known as the pasta of the Northern Italy. It’s amazingly versatile, inexpensive and perfect parties! You can make it in 5 minutes with water, or add broth or
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…reposting this one from 2009, because it’s a great idea! Autumn is just a few weeks away here in NJ and the leaves are already starting to change color. If
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As the details emerge about Chelsea Clinton’s wedding festivities, I am more and more impressed. I usually refrain from celebrity party blogging here, but I do want to share a
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Pictured above is a brilliant idea from a clever couple’s wedding that was featured on the Snippet & Ink Blog ( check out the entire wedding here>). The idea
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Party snacks are stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight when it comes to menus for entertaining. Like fashion filters down from the designers on the runway to
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Recently, we had a chance to share our tips for easy entertaining with Good Housekeeping Magazine. In this month’s very special 125th Anniversary Collectors Issue, a few of them made
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I love this idea for glamming up your next party! Tissue Paper Pom Poms are hot right now and for good reason, they add a festive feel for people on
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Beautiful, budget-friendly and eco-friendly too – SCORE! Blumeboxes are disposable vases made from recycled materials. They are supplied flat so they reduce shipping costs and the impact on the
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What little guy doesn’t like tools and not much changes as they get bigger! So here is a terrific way make his birthday party feel like a Construction Site! The
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Celebrate any occasion with a simple brunch. Everyone loves brunch. As a host, brunches can be an extremely fun, enjoyable and budget-friendly way to entertain. Follow our Brunch Basics
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View our red-hot, money saving tips for a Chinese-Inspired Valentine’s Day. Segment for Jim Robinson at Money Talk News. Jim has more tips for you so view the full article
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Halloween is a great opportunity to have some inexpensive fun with family, friends, neighbors, schoolmates. Everyone is in a “spirited” mood and ready to party. With some easy planning, it’s simple
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For me, brownies are one of those foods that are heaven on earth! When it comes to entertaining they’re also my go-to dessert! The “Holy Trinity” of food for entertaining:
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This is just fantastic! Great Depression Cooking is a series of 7 YouTube Videos. Clara Cannucciari is a 91 year old cook and great grandmother, she recounts her childhood during
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