I like to decorate my house and quickly transform it into a holiday story. Why spend your time with elaborate decorations when you can spend your time enjoying your decorated home instead? Try these quick and easy holiday decorating ideas at your home. You’ll be sipping hot chocolate and dreaming of a white Christmas in… Continue reading Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating
Month: December 2011
Confessions of a Leftover Food Lover
I confess. I love leftovers. I plan for leftovers. Whenever someone says they don’t eat leftovers, I can’t imagine why. Serving leftovers is a night off in the kitchen. When meal planning for the week, plan to serve leftovers and you’ll become a leftover food lover. Follow these simple guidelines. Limit the serving time Only… Continue reading Confessions of a Leftover Food Lover
Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
It’s nice to show the people in your life who spend time with your children, how much they mean to you and your child. Teachers, school administrators, librarians, and day care providers all enjoy receiving a little bit of holiday cheer. While I do believe families should save their money rather than spend it, here… Continue reading Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of year when there’s more of everything – shopping, eating, garbage, and good cheer. Here are some easy steps you can take to generate less waste this holiday season, while still making merry. You can be frugal, fancy, and fun during the holiday season! 1. Buy second-hand or vintage… Continue reading Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays
I love decorating our home for the Christmas season. We cut down our Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving each year and have it up until Epiphany to maximize the magical holiday season. Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to take a lot of time or be a drain on the budget by following… Continue reading Frugal and Fancy Decorating for the Holidays
Go Gingham 