Sometimes hosting a get-together or backyard barbecue can be expensive, with the cost of paper products and supplies adding up to more than the actual food sometimes. Here’s some helpful items that save you tons of money and work great from the Dollar Store.
Dance, Drink & Dine Adult After Prom Dance Party!! All To Benefit Colorado Kids
Some of us may have fond memories of prom and some of us maybe not so much. Regardless, here’s your chance to relive the best night of high school or create new memories with a good friend or loved one. All for a good cause, helping Colorado kids. 4 Colorado Kids A friend recently introduced […]
Fun Things To Do For (Or With) Dad
Next week is Father’s Day and if you’re still trying to figure out something to do with dad, or gift him with something besides the typical tie, here are some ideas that are sure to show dad how much you love and appreciate him. And since showing your love doesn’t have to cost a dime, a […]
Summer Table Setting Ideas…Lots of Color, Little Mon
I love entertaining and part of that enjoyment comes from setting a table that fits the mood I want to create. And now that the sun is shining and we’re outdoors again, I thought it would be fun to toss out some ideas of how you can create a colorful table without spending a lot […]
Farmers Market – 2019 Colorado Springs Area Schedule
One of my very favorite things to do every summer is to visit our local Farmers Market. My husband and I actually make an occasional Saturday a “date day” beginning with a couple of hours at a Farmers Market, then lunch with a glass of wine, and finishing with grilling salmon or steak on […]
Alternative Uses For Corn Starch
I always have a box of cornstarch in the pantry even though I only use it once or twice a year when making homemade gravy. And more times than not, I have more than one box because I’ll forget I already have a box tucked away somewhere behind the canned goods, which is why, […]
Watermelon…Juicy, Cheap & Healthy (And A Few New Ways To Serve It)
Watermelon is a healthy, juicy and at this time of year, inexpensive summer treat. Here’s some awesome ideas on how to enjoy one!
Think Outside The Vase…Cheap Or Free Flower Containers
You can find items from your kitchen to your pantry to your recycling bin to use as fun and inexpensive ways to hold your bouquets.
Cheap and Fun Patriotic Table Setting Ideas
There are so many different ways you can decorate and you can do so by spending a little or a lot of money. Today’s post is going to feature decorating a table on the cheap, yet fun, end of the spectrum, with 99% of everything having come from the Dollar Tree.
Part 2 – Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
There were so many other ideas I wanted to share for inexpensive but fabulous Mother’s Day gift ideas I needed to add a few more gift basket ideas…..which you can make as inexpensive to as expensive as your billfold allows you, doesn’t take a lot of time, can be personalized to fit your mother’s wants/needs and can be filled with easily available items.
Mother’s Day Gifts…Inexpensive but Fabulous Ideas
In this article I’m going to focus on one of my favorite ways to make gifts that are unique, personal and shows thought but doesn’t take countless hours to find of make, can fit any budget and that will be appreciated AND again, used…..personalized gift baskets.
Fun Activities to do With Mom – On Mother’s Day or Any Day
Today I’m talking about fun activities (that you do together) that your mom might appreciate even more than a present. Time spent with a loved one (I think) is about the best present you can give anyone.
Colorful May Dollar Deals
These colorful additions to add a little Spring to your life (we could sure use that lately…) are all found at the Dollar Tree.
My Fave Eco-Friendly “Habit” – Thrift Store Shopping
It’s no secret I love shopping at thrift stores and garage/estate sales, where I can find great bargains and be eco-friendly at the same time. A lot of the thrift stores are nonprofit, donating to needs in our community which makes me feel good when I shop and donate. Some are consignment, where I can sell and […]
More Vinegar Tips – For Moldy Smelling Clothes, Weeds and Naughty Cats
Ever put a load of laundry in the washing machine and then forget about it? For days?
Last month we posted a story on white distilled vinegar and the many uses it has (cheaply and greenly.)
Well, here’s even more useful tips!
Easy Home Solutions…Simple & Cheap
Want to juice without a juicer? Clean windows and unclog drains cheaply and greenly? Read on for some simple and inexpensive solutions to everyday home challenges.
Easter Table Setting-Use What You Have and Add
This is just an example…you can add more expensive items, less expensive items, use paper products, mix and match….have fun, set the mood, and make your guests feel comfortable. Use what you have, add what you need and celebrate life!
Easy & Inexpensive Easter Baskets….And Crafts – All $1.00 Each
Today we’ll show just a few of the really cute and fun Easter items you can pick from your local dollar store to personalize a basket for your little chick.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes – Purging & Spring Cleaning
I’m not going to lie…I love shoes. I always have and I always will. And even though I do weed through them from time to time, I still have way more than I need. After doing an inventory this week I realized that my shoe “collection” had reached epic proportions and I needed to do […]
55 Ways To Use Rubbing Alcohol…And SO Budget-Friendly!
I thought I knew everything there was to know about alternative uses for rubbing alcohol. For years I have cleaned and disinfected with it and have been pleased with the effectiveness and super affordable price. It’s one of those products I always have on hand and since there are so many ways you can use […]