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This fold-open bouquet card is a standout for almost any occasion. Plus, these are flowers that won't ever die! Mom can put them out on window sills every year. Materials: Card stock (assorted colors) Decorative Scissors Glue Stapler (optional) Envelopes Instructions: To make the base, fold and cut an 8½- by 11-inch sheet of card stock in half lengthwise (we used decorative scissors for our scalloped look). On a short end of one strip, fold over a ½-inch tab. … [Read more...]
These DIY bowling pins are great because they're made out of things we always have in the house so they're practically free to make. I used 10, 20oz Pepsi bottles and peeled off the labels. Then filled them with left over Easter egg dye. I mixed colors or added less coloring to create different shades for all 10. After you're all done the kids can decorate them with stickers too! These were a huge hit at my daughters 2nd birthday party. Tip* I found that filling them completely full was too … [Read more...]
I LOVE gardening and one of my most favorite things to grow are tomatoes. I use them in almost everything, they grow fast and are usually pretty easy. Thing is, sometimes they can get all unruly and need quite a bit of support. But after doing some research, the Topsy Tury Tomato Tree looks pretty useful. What do you guys think - have you used this or seen this? The Topsy-Turvy Tree is the perfect solution to your garden to grow healthy, rich, vine-ripe tomatoes - 20% faster! … [Read more...]
Today many of us practice a frugal living lifestyle for various reasons. Maybe we have only one income or we're cutting cost in one area to spend more in another or maybe it's just to save more. However, what if you had no choice? What if your family’s life depended on how frugal you could be, how little you could get by on? I'm talking about the all too real reality that faced millions of American's during the great depression. Tens of millions of people living in the United States in … [Read more...]
Use a scrapbook-embellishment bunny to decorate a dyed egg. Place a cupcake liner in an eggcup and fill with jelly beans. Nestle the egg into the candy. Your guests are sure to smile. … [Read more...]
DIY Easter Egg Menus! Color hard-boiled or blown eggs with chalkboard dye, then use chalk or a felt-tip pen to label eggs. Display in egg cups, or custom egg holders. Thanks, All You! … [Read more...]
Create this adorable, affordable Easter Basket in just a few steps! Materials For 1 Basket Several 20" lengths of ribbon (quantity and width of ribbon to be determined by amount and size of strawberry carton grid openings) Plastic pint-size strawberry carton (at supermarkets and produce stands) Double-sided tape Scissors 20" ribbon, ¼" wide Wire cutter Wire hanger Coffee can Needle-nose pliers Hot-glue gun 1 yard ribbon, ½" wide 2" ribbon, … [Read more...]
Unleash the power of white vinegar―an all-purpose cleaner, brightener, herbicide and more. Just a bit of this multitasker, straight up or mixed with water, can replace many pricier products huddled under your sink. Try these tips to see how vinegar can make your life cheaper and easier. Save a garment. To remove light scorch marks on fabrics, rub gently with vinegar. Wipe with a clean cloth. This technique also works on antiperspirant stains. Lose the carpet stain. Make a paste of 2 … [Read more...]
I've always used the FREE online services for doing my taxes ever since I can remember. There are a ton of them out there, but they are all different. Some are only Free to print, some only offer Free Federal returns, etc. Here is an overview of two that are free right now and what they include. NOTE: both these options below do not allow you to auto import info from a previous year (if you did it online with them) - but honestly, I don't mind re-tying my name, address and W2 info to be able … [Read more...]
Amazon Mom is BACK and accepting new signups again! Check out the benefits: * Get free Amazon Prime for free (which means FREE 2 Day Shipping on anything and everything that ships from Amazon! (not 3rd party sellers). Which means no more having to buy $25 worth of stuff to qualify for super saver shipping. You can also upgrade to overnight shipping for only $3.99 an item! You'll also get to share this benefit with one other person!! I signed up for Amazon Prime last year and LOVE IT. … [Read more...]
Though casual attire is showing up in an increasing number of workplaces, there's still something to dressing for success. While stocking up on a few new looks might postpone your impending gaming console purchase, it doesn't have to drain your bank account. There are plenty of affordable ways to create a professional wardrobe. Before you start buying up penny loafers and blazers, consider a few of these money-saving style tips for men. 1. Go Generic You'll be happy to learn the shirt … [Read more...]
Every February I get sick, sometimes its a cold, sometimes its strep throat or the flu but every February for as long as I can remember I've been sick with something. Maybe its the changing weather or I'm run down from all of the holiday stress from November-January or more likely its because its the peak of cold and flu season. Regardless, now that I'm aware of the pattern I try to be prepared and keep my immune system ready to fight off the germs. How? One of the most important factors … [Read more...]
Jeana makes saving money and shopping smart so ridiculously easy, that anyone can do it! When she's not blogging about amazing deals and freebies, she enjoys baking cakes, riding motorcycles and crocheting cute things to hide in Ben's underwear drawer. [Read More …]
