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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

The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World

The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World

  The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World “Mom? What is there to eat???” If bridging the gap between meals is causing you stress, read on. Snacks. Good or Bad??? Snacking can be a very healthy habit. Snacks offer opportunities to add extra …read more

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

  Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Using only three ingredients, and 20 minutes,  this is a perfect Kid-Tested, Diva-Approved, Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe. There’s lots of stirring and rolling stuff in sugar, and it’s very inexpensive! This recipe is very tactile which is …read more

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

  I created this recipe for a Super Bowl party a few years back. When I think football, I think tailgate. My family’s favorite tailgate specialties are sausage and peppers and Italian beef sandwiches. I was trying to decide which one serve for Super Bowl …read more

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche

One ingredient? Seriously? YES! Let’s make this one ingredient wonder – Dulce de Leche   This couldn’t be easier. Simply simmer canned sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker.   Poof!   Like magic, the sugar caramelizes and creates Dulce de Leche, translated as “sweet …read more

The Diva’s Secret Recipe for Microwave Chocolate Truffles (don’t tell anyone!)

The Diva’s Secret Recipe for Microwave Chocolate Truffles (don’t tell anyone!)

  Diva’s Top Secret Recipe for DIY Microwave chocolate Truffles This recipe for homemade chocolate truffles has been a holiday standard in my life for  more than 20 years! I have gifted these to friends and family so much they’ve come to expect them and …read more

Should Chocolate Bar Ravioli be Illegal?

Should Chocolate Bar Ravioli be Illegal?

  Does Chocolate Bar Ravioli sound too good to be true? Yes.   Would it be crispy on the outside, all chocloately melty gooey on the inside and served with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and ice cream. Yes, I’m pretty sure it would be. …read more

Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor

Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor

  Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor I’m always looking for ways to add beauty and elegance my home, although those concepts usually come with a hefty price tag. But here I have an easy idea that costs next to nothing but gives you big …read more

How to be the best party guest. Ever.

How to be the best party guest. Ever.

  We all know how much work goes into planning a party. If you’re fortunate enough to be invited to a soiree show your gratitude by endeavoring to be the best party guest. Ever. Most people would file this under “Duh” but here’s a refresher …read more

Taking stock of stocking up

Taking stock of stocking up

  Whenever we read about frugality, we find a lot about what “not” to buy. Well, I’m going to tell you what you should buy. This is because we’re Taking stock of stocking up.    This is what to stock up on when it goes …read more

Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini

Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini

  Are you kidding? A canned tuna recipe good enough for company? Why, yes! This is Tuna and Mushroom Tetrazzini.   Spaghetti baked with a creamy, buttery parmesan sauce with flakes of tuna and sautéed mushrooms takes canned tuna to a whole other level of …read more

Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup

Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup

  Creamy and savory soup that’s just perfect year round. This easy to follow, stove top Easy Peasy Split Pea Soup recipe is easy to make but oh, so hearty. This soup is wonderful with crispy croutons, but in my world it’s usually paired with …read more