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Looking for a holiday drink that isn’t overdone? Then you’ve come to the right place. Jazz up your holiday cocktail party with this cranberry margarita recipe. A Christmas margarita is exactly the cocktail you need to add to your next holiday party cocktail menu. A holiday cocktail with tequila? When it comes to holiday cocktails…
You only have a few days to make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers! Once you get tired of the same old Thanksgiving dishes. Try these recipes for your Thanksgiving leftovers. That’s right, there are tons of creative ways to use up those Thanksgiving dishes when you get tired of eating turkey and stuffing. Reduce…
If you haven’t heard of zero-based budgeting, the concept may sound a little terrifying. In fact, it kind of goes against the conventional wisdom of spending less than you make. But as you learn more, you’ll see that this kind of budgeting does carry wisdom and it may just be the budget style you want and need….
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning stress free with these easy breakfast recipes. No need to stress out over breakfast on turkey day. This collection of recipes include everything from Instant Pot breakfasts, overnight oats, and make ahead casseroles. Each recipe is delicious enough to serve for a fancy Thanksgiving brunch, but also easy enough to…
Are you getting together for a Friendsgiving or Worksgiving potluck? Or maybe you need something to bring to the big Thanksgiving potluck this year. No matter what the reason for your Thanksgiving potluck, these side dishes are sure to be a crowd pleaser. All of these side dishes travel well, and are easily reheated in someone else’s home.
How can you tell if Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are good? The problem is that you don’t always know. That’s why you need these 6 truths about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to help you figure out what to buy and what to skip. Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals really…
Getting rid of toys before Christmas is a struggle. Yet, it’s necessary to clear out old toy clutter before Santa brings a sleigh full of new toys. This post outlines a few ways to encourage kids to declutter, as well as one decluttering hack that will transform your life this holiday season. This amazing hack…
Save on your Thanksgiving dinner menu with these easy, simple tricks. Here are 7 Thanksgiving money saving tips that will help you enjoy the day without going over budget. How to host Thanksgiving on a budget Putting together a Thanksgiving dinner is quite a haul – when it comes to making it and spending money…
Can you believe that now is the time to put together your Christmas cards? Every time we get to this time of year, I wonder where the year has gone! I love getting all the reminders that it’s time to work on Christmas cards because I love giving and receiving them. The only problem is that…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to buy certain items? I know I have! This series of blog posts was created to help you figure out what items are at their cheapest prices each month. Of course, only buy if you are seriously in the market. You can’t save money if you’re…
Have you ever wondered how to make a cinnamon sugar rim for your pumpkin beer? It’s so easy! Now that fall is here I feel comfortable admitting that I’ve been making these at least once a week since before Labor Day. I’m obsessed with Pumpkin Beer Last year I went to a local bar and…
This post has been sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Soccer season is here! With four boys in the family, we plan to spend a few hours at the soccer field every single week until Thanksgiving. I’ve teamed up with Children’s TYLENOL® to show you what I pack…