Frugal Yet Fabulous Father’s Day Gift Ideas
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give Dad a gift he’ll love. Here are some ideas for gifts that use more creativity than cash to say, […]
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Memorial Day thrill for the grill – Bacon Lollipops!
We are so fortunate in The United States. We’re about to enjoy this three-day weekend, we’ll bust out the BBQ and fill the pool for the official, unofficial start of […]
Easy (and cheap!) Handprint Treasure for Mother’s Day
It’s a quandary every year; what do we get for Mom, Grandma and all the other important women in your life on Mother’s Day? Here’s a great inexpensive […]
Afternoon Tea is perfect for Mother’s Day
To celebrate Mother’s Day and honor the influential women in your life, may I suggest serving Afternoon Tea? It’s a most civilized custom and has many entertaining applications. […]
Watermelon Agua Fresca – a Cinco de Mayo Crowd Pleaser
Agua Fresca, which translates literally to “fresh water” in Spanish, is one of my family’s favorite drinks during the heat of summer. Sold by street vendors in Mexico […]
Ten Thoughtful Ideas for Mother’s Day that won’t Break the Bank
It’s almost Mother’s Day, are you ready? Here are lots of ideas to make mom’s day even more special. Make something with your own hands. You don’t have […]
Spice up your corn for Cinco de Mayo
It’s almost Cinco de Mayo (AKA drink margaritas day) and we’re going to be seeing lots of themed parties over the weekend. So, in honor of all the […]
Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs
There’s a secret ingredient in this colorful Easter Bunny Peep Kabob. An ingredient that costs hardly anything but makes your kabob stand out from the crowd! I’ll […]
Easy “Egg-straordinary” Craft to Welcome Spring
The definition of Spring Fever is “a feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring.” Raise your hand if you’ve got Spring Fever. Ooh! […]
Pub Style Irish Nachos with Guinness Cheddar Sauce
A St. Patrick’s Day tradition with a twist As I write this it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! For most families the day won’t be complete until we sit […]