The holiday season has arrived! You know what else is here? A tough economy with lots of people out of work. Thinking about surviving the holiday season without going broke is a big stress for most of us. That's why I'll be making lots of holiday gifts this season. Here's 10 things on my list which I can't wait to work on. #1 – Baked Goods It's really hard to go wrong with a tried and true … [Read more...]
How to Make Frizzy Hair Remedies at Home
November 26 by · 1 Comment
Frizzy hair can turn your head-turner curls into a complete disaster. Surely, you can buy anti-frizz hair products from cosmetic shops, but the money you put on these products could have been spent better in your beloved skin care products and more. If you want to save yourself from expensive anti-frizz hair products, consider these recommended frizzy hair remedies you can make on your … [Read more...]
A Giving Christmas: A Mission To Give Big On A Budget (Sharing Ideas to Help You Give More)
November 25 by · 3 Comments
This year I want to give and give in a BIG way! I have had so many blessings this year that were not monetary and it made me want to do the same for others. So many need something right now! Maybe it is an essential like food or clothing. Maybe it is someone who deserves and needs a kind gesture through an action or handmade gift. Like most of you, we do not have a lot of extra money to buy … [Read more...]
Bringing Choices To Light With A Light Bulb Science Project: Which Bulb Is Best? #GELighting
November 15 by · 5 Comments
Over the last few months we have started switching out our bulbs from the incandescent to energy efficient bulbs. We started making the change this year when I heard about how much money could be saved on our electric bill. Honestly that was my only consideration and I just took the claims on the box as the whole truth and never thought about it again. I am glad I have started making the change … [Read more...]
All Aboard: Hop On The Polar Express in Texas!
November 5 by · 3 Comments
All Aboard! The Polar Express comes to life this holiday season as the Texas State Railroad rolls out of the station bound for the "North Pole!" Come early and climb aboard with your family to cozy-up and enjoy our festively-decorated vintage train cars. Dancing chefs deliver hot chocolate and a cookie to each guest to savor while music from the Polar Express movie plays en route to the … [Read more...]
DIY Beauty: Homemade Chocolate Body Scrub Recipe
November 5 by · 3 Comments
Did you know that a few items from your kitchen can create the perfect natural homemade chocolate body scrub? That's right! You can create the luxurious natural body scrub that you would buy at a specialty beauty shop. This recipe only takes minutes and costs less than a dollar to make. The following recipe was enough to create 3 small gifts. You can manipulate the measurements to create larger … [Read more...]
Build Your Wardrobe on Quality Not Price
October 26 by · 3 Comments
When you are building a wardrobe, should you be looking at price or the quality of the item? Remember that you get what you pay for, so if you are going for the lowest prices of every item in your closet, you might be sorely disappointed sooner rather than later. For many items, the quality that you are paying for is entirely worth the extra cost. If you are continually replacing things like … [Read more...]
Fun and Cozy Gifts!
October 25 by · 1 Comment
cc licensed ( BY NC ) flickr photo shared by Robo Android Giving a great gift is key for ensuring the happiness of the gift recipient. It can be a hassle and a challenge to buy for some people. If they seemingly have everything, then there can be too few choices to pick from. If they are picky, then that can also make shopping hard. There are a few classic gifts that everyone loves and enjoys … [Read more...]
Creative Alternative to Carving: How To Make Glitter Pumpkins Using @RustOleum #diy
October 23 by · 3 Comments
I love when I find a creative alternative to carving a pumpkin! I always try to find something new and different to try. This year we did something learned how to make GLITTER Pumpkins! I LOVE GLITTER! I can not believe I have not done this before now. Last night we got out the glitter spray and started giving our pumpkins some bling! Items Needed: Plastic Pumpkins Old Sheets or Drop … [Read more...]
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