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Dating On A Dime

Dating On A Dime

    Dating on a Dime Do you think it’s hard to plan an impressive a date on a limited budget? Well, think again! Get ready for Dating on a Dime!   After all, creativity and thoughtfulness can’t be bought at any price.   These …read more

Making Carved Pumpkins Last Longer

Making Carved Pumpkins Last Longer

  How to get the Biggest Bang from your Pumpkin Buck For some of us it’s really important to Make Carved Pumpkins Last Longer because some of us really LOVE pumpkins!  Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets totally giddy the very …read more

9 back to school tips every parent should know

9 back to school tips every parent should know

  Back to school already? Noooooo! Say it ain’t so! Here are 9 back to school tips every parent should know.    But wait . . . Didn’t school used to start in September? I am that old.    Summer break is nearly over so …read more

How to Make Kid’s Chore Charts that Works

How to Make Kid’s Chore Charts that Works

Kid’s Chore Charts That  Work (really!) Summertime and the living is easy, right? Or it would be if you could get the kiddies to willingly and happily help around the house. Kid’s Chore Charts to the rescue!   Sometimes it’s so much work to get …read more

Not Another Dinner Party, Please!

Not Another Dinner Party, Please!

5 Entertaining Alternatives To The Dinner Party     What? You don’t want to have a big dinner party? It’s okay, neither do I.   Here’s the dilemma: Having a dinner party is such a “big deal” and the cost can easily spiral out of …read more

9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro

9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro

    Top 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro Who doesn’t love a bargain? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then you probably already frequent thrift shops. Then you’ll love this 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro! …read more

Nothing says “I Love You” like Slime!

Nothing says “I Love You” like Slime!

    Nothing says “I Love You” like Slime! At least if you’re a kid. This easy recipe makes translucent oozy gooey Edible Slime that will entertain your kids for hours. This is grand old fun for kids of all ages but especially for toddlers …read more

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

  Have you ever thought of Mailing Candy Boxes? Or other fun things to send in the mail? Just imagine opening up your mail box and nestled among the bills and ads you find a brightly colored, fun surprise package. Just for you. Wouldn’t you …read more

Finger paints and potato stamps make great summer fun.

Finger paints and potato stamps make great summer fun.

  It’s time to unleash your inner artist! Everybody likes to play with finger paints and potato stamps – even grownups!    I propose we all send finger paint and stamp art to our adult kids and act all disappointed if they don’t put it …read more