“How To” Posts
5 Tips When Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
I love Thanksgiving, it makes me happy having family together and the conversations we get to have. It’s a great time to catch up on life and strengthen those relationships. If you are the lucky ones hosting the big day, then you’ll know it’s quite a big undertaking. You need to think about the food, table settings, decor, and entertainment. Hopefully these 5 big tips will help you have a successful Thanksgiving.
Stay on Budget For Christmas With These Tips!
This time of year is when a lot of people go into debt, but that doesn’t need to happen if you plan, prepare and be smart about Christmas. Not only will planning ahead of time help the pocket book, it will also lighten the load and ease the stress. So here are some tricks and tips to staying on budget this year.
Tips For Shopping Black Friday 2018
Black Friday ads are already out, are you ready? Every year the ads come out earlier and earlier and it actually makes me excited. I love saving money and getting my Christmas shopping done early. There are so many deals and stores that participate so it can be a little overwhelming too. Here are a few tips while shopping this Black Friday.
How to Make a Christmas Countdown Chain Using Your Halloween Candy!
Now that Halloween is over, do you have a TON of candy?  What do you do with it? How do you minimize the intake of sugar for your kids? Here is a great way to solve all of your questions- Make a Christmas Countdown Chain! This chain seriously saves me from kid tantrums and tears. Instead of them asking every 10 minutes if they can have another piece of candy, they know that they get one piece a day and each day means it’s closer to Christmas! It does take some time, but the kids can help you out! Here’s how you do it:
Senior Discounts That Will Make You Excited About Getting Older!
Saving money is not just for the young! Everyone is always trying to save money because who wants to see all their hard earned cash just disappear. I may be a long ways away from receiving my senior discount but my mom and dad are great at looking for those awesome discounts. So I’ve put together a list of some different companies that offer senior discounts!
5 Fun & Easy Halloween Party Ideas for the Classroom
Halloween is just a few short weeks away. My kids are already counting down the days until their school Halloween party. If you are in charge, you may need some ideas to keep these kids entertained. I love a good Halloween game, but I don’t like spending a ton of money or time on every game/craft/treat. I’ve found 5 fun and easy party games/treats that the kids are sure to enjoy, and you won’t be spending a ton of money either. I also love these ideas because they don’t require a ton of supplies or sugar!
The Perfect Pumpkin Roll Recipe
(Recipe & pic by Me’ls Kitchen Cafe)
How to Save Money On Fall Fashion Must-Haves
Now that the weather is changing, the shorts are being put away and the pants and cozy items are coming out. You may be looking at your fall clothing and thinking- blah. Right? I definitely need a few new fall pieces to help my wardrobe out. There are some great ways to save money on fall fashion must-haves of 2018.
Ham and Potato Corn Chowder Recipe
Can you feel the change in the air? I sure can and It’s getting chilly. Now that it’s officially Fall, I love making these comfort soups. They warm me from inside and out. This recipe comes from the closetcooking.com and it’s fabulous. It’s one that the whole family will enjoy.
How to Make a DIY Family Command Center on a Budget
Staying organized can be quite the task when you have a family. Kids come home with papers, invitations, permission slips and more. I get so frustrated with papers! I’ve decided we need one central location where we can see these important papers and be organized all at once. These family command centers are awesome. You can have your papers, calendars, meal planning and more all in one place and in view. If you were to buy these out right you would pay a TON, so save some money and make your own. Here’s how we made ours: