50 (More!) FREE (or Cheap) Kid Activities
You know that “My kids couldn’t wait for summer and now that it is here they won’t stop complaining about how bored they are but my wallet can’t afford to take them to Disneyland every day feeling?”...
View ArticleMake a Soda Pop Bottle Vase!
We, my dear husband and I, have recently embarked on a little budgeting experiment (oh what fun!). We decided that first, we were spending waaaaaaay too much money on our credit cards; second, we...
View ArticleCheapskate City Guide to Salt Lake City!
You may not know it, but Salt Lake City, Utah, pulls tourists from around the world. With its majestic mountains, historical buildings, and abundance of family activities, many find a reason to stop...
View ArticleHow to Make a Simple, Cheap Party Table Runner!
My obsession for all things party has spread like wildfire to all my neighborhood friends. Which, I think, is really for the betterment of humanity! I mean, more parties means more fun and more...
View ArticleHow to Make A Wedding Boutonniere
Having planned a few parties and weddings on a tight budget, I’m always looking for ways to cut costs. This takes some creative thinking and bit of flexibility when it comes to party traditions. For...
View ArticleMake a Fabulous and Easy Fringe Photo Backdrop!
As an extreme party enthusiast (perhaps too much enthusiasm here) I am constantly dreaming up ways to make my next bash unique and fun. I must say, however, that the imaginary party bills can rack up...
View ArticleDecorate Your House with a Geometric Sculpture!
Lately I have been obsessed with the geometric trend…like I have been having dreams with little origami chandeliers and diamond-shaped plant holders and funky pyramid paper weights. I wanted to buy...
View ArticleSpooky Jack O’ Lantern Halloween Banner! DIY
Sometimes in life we have to make hard choices, like: Do I carve my pumpkin to look like a ghost face, a vampire, or the traditional Jack-O’-Lantern face? Tough decisions, tough decisions. The good...
View ArticleHalloween Confetti DIY!
Having friends and family over for holiday dinners is one of my very favorite gatherings. This Halloween I wanted to come up with an extra cute table setting. I made some spider plates, sewed some...
View ArticleFun and Funky Chair Pom Decorations!
My dining room chairs are hand-me-downs…times 2. Which means that my mom’s cousin gave them to my mom (who reupholstered them and used them for 10 years) who gave them to me. So let’s just say that...
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