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Holidays

Celebrate the Holidays in Style on a minimal Budget. Learn how to celebrate each of the holidays in style for very little cash, including recipes, decor, and dirt cheap tried and true ideas for all occasions

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Cookie Dough Trifle – The Ultimate Dessert Layered with Chocolatey Goodness

by Melissa Burnell | 14 Comments October 27, 2024October 26, 2024

If you’re a fan of cookie dough and chocolate, then get ready to fall in …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tags chocolate trifle, cookie dough, cookie dough trifle, dessert, no bake, no-bake dessert, party dessert, whipped cream
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Affordable Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 Under $50: Aldi’s Complete Budget-Friendly Meal Guide

by Melissa Burnell | 47 Comments October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Aldi’s Fresh Thanksgiving Meal for 10 at $47 – A Complete Guide with Fresh Ingredients …

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Categories Frugal Living, Thanksgiving Tags aldi, aldi thanksgiving budget, Budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal, inflation, thanksgiving
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150+ Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Templates

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments October 14, 2024October 11, 2020

Create your own amazing Pumpkin Carving like this Freddie Krueger, pictured here below, which believe …

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Categories Halloween, Holidays, Pumpkin Carving Fun Tags printable pumpkin, printable templates, pumpkin, pumpkin carving patterns, pumpkin carving templates
bourbon cream pumpkin pie

Bourbon Cream Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment August 29, 2024November 28, 2020

Bourbon cream pumpkin pie ice cream consists of chunks of pumpkin pie, flaky bits of …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes Tags bourbon cream, homemade ice cream, ice cream, Ice Cream Recipes, myo ice cream, pie ice cream, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie ice cream, Sumo
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MYO Liquid Center Chocolate Covered Cherries

by Melissa Burnell | 45 Comments December 18, 2023November 27, 2020

Chocolate covered cherries are a holiday favorite and they’re fairly easy to make at home …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags candy recipes, cello, cherry candy, cherry cordials, chocolate, chocolate covered cherries, copycat, cordials, gift ideas, holiday, homemade, make your own, myo
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Pecan Snowball Cookies

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment December 10, 2023

Delving into the Sweet World of Pecan Snowball Cookies Pecan Snowball Cookies are bite-sized delights, …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays, Recipes Tags cookie recipes, cookies, homemade gifts, mexican wedding cookies, Pecan Snowball Cookies, Polvorones, Russian Tea Cakes
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Unwrap Joy: Creative Wrapping Ideas to Elevate Your Holiday Gifts

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 9, 2023

Introduction: The Art and Joy of Gift Wrapping Gift wrapping, an often overlooked aspect of …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags christmas, gift wrap ideas, gift wrapping, odd-shaped gifts, presents, wrapping
banana split trifle

Banana Split Trifle

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 5, 2023May 4, 2020

Indulge in the delightful fusion of your favorite classic dessert with a modern twist – …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tags banana, Banana Split Trifle, chocolate, desserts, holidays, layered, pudding, thanksgiving, trifle, trifle recipe
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Chex Lemon Buddies

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments December 4, 2023December 9, 2019

Need a fast 15 minute or less munchie to feed your holiday guests this season? …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays, Recipes Tags Chex lemon buddies, chex mix, chex mix recipes, chex recipes, holiday, lemon buddys, lemon puppy chow, munchies, snack mix
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day- Aug 2nd

by CreatureTeacher | Leave a comment November 26, 2023August 2, 2020

Did you know? August 2nd is National ice cream sandwich day. The very first ice …

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Categories Holidays, National Food Holidays Tags Aug 3, food holidays, ice cream, Ice Cream Recipes, National Food Holiday, sandwich
holiday cash crunch

Holiday Cash Crunch – How to Avoid It!

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments November 13, 2023October 23, 2018

The holidays are creeping up on us again; If you’re anything like me, you started …

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Categories Budgets, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Frugal Living Tags broke, budget, cash, christmas, holiday, how to budget, howto budget, shoestring
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MYO Monster Mud

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 20, 2023September 16, 2020

Many of the recipes, props, and tutorials that are shared to create creepy looking Halloween …

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Categories Halloween, Halloween Decor, Halloween Special Effects, Holidays Tags decor, diy, eerie, halloween, halloween decor, halloween special effects, homemade, make your own, monster, monster mud, monster mud recipe, monster mud tutorial, Monster Mud Waterproofing, mud, myo, special fx
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Cadbury Cream Eggs Copycat Recipe

by Melissa Burnell | 9 Comments April 1, 2023March 5, 2019

If you crave the taste of Cadbury Cream Eggs, but hate waiting all year for …

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Categories Easter, Ostara, Holidays Tags easter, ostara, spring
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Carrot Cake Pancakes

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment March 13, 2023April 3, 2021

Carrot Cake Pancakes are dense and delicious pancakes that are packed with carrots, raisins, nuts, …

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Categories Easter, Ostara, Recipes Tags carrot cake, carrot recipes, easter recipes, pancakes
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Melted Snowman Gravy

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment December 13, 2022January 29, 2010

Ahh… chocolate. We all love it, don’t we? From the sweet smell of brownies baking …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags snowman, snowman gravy, winter
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Fireball Whiskey Pumpkin Pie

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment November 8, 2022

Fireball Whiskey Pumpkin Pie brings a little zing to this traditional Thanksgiving dessert. The complementary …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tags fireball, fireball recipes, fireball whiskey, fireball whisky pie, fireball whisky pumpkin pie, pie recipes, pumkin pie, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, whiskey pie, whiskey recipes, whisky
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31+ Weird Candy Cane Flavors

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments October 18, 2022November 8, 2020

Candy Canes are a holiday tradition in many homes around the world, but in our …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags bacon candy canes, candy, candy cane, candy cane flavors, christmas, holidays, macaroni & cheese, pickles, wasabi candy canes
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15+ Mothers Day Gift Ideas on a minimal budget

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment May 6, 2022May 7, 2021

Do you find yourself giving mom the same thing year after year? Here are 15+ …

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Categories Holidays, Mothers Day Tags frugal gifts, gift ideas, mom, mothers day
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Tie Dye Easter Eggs and Flowers

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment April 15, 2022March 5, 2021

Create gorgeous tie-dyed Easter eggs and flowers for beautiful dirt cheap spring decor. This is …

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Categories Easter, Ostara, Holidays Tags easter, eggs, holidays, ostara, spring, Tie-Dye, tie-dye easter eggs
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50+ Affordable Non-Candy Easter Basket Filler Ideas that are still Sweet!

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments March 21, 2022April 13, 2019

Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year and many children look forward …

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Categories Easter, Ostara, Holidays Tags basket, easter, easter basket, easter gifts, easter ideas, holidays, ostara, spring
easter popcorn cake

Popcorn Cakes for all Occasions

by willowwend | 5 Comments March 20, 2022March 20, 2017

I know it sounds peculiar, but you just have to try this! This simple recipe …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes Tags desserts, easter, marshmallows, ostara, popcorn cake, popcorn recipes, spring
deep fried irish corned beef eggroll cut in half on a serving plate

Corned Beef Eggrolls aka Irish Eggrolls

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment March 17, 2022March 16, 2021

Corned Beef Eggrolls aka Irish eggrolls were spawned out of imagination following a traditional corned …

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Categories Recipes, St. Patricks Day Tags corned beef leftovers, corned beef recipes, eggrolls, irish, irish eggrolls, leftovers, preplanned leftovers
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5 Top Valentine’s Day Gifts

by Janice Davidson | Leave a comment February 4, 2022February 1, 2020

Valentine’s day is one that is accepted universally as the day for especially celebrating love. …

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Categories Gift Ideas, Holidays, Valentines Day Tags gifts for her, gifts for him, romantic gift ideas, valentines day, valentines gifts
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Valentine Breakfast Idea: Belgian Waffles with Cherry Sauce

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment January 26, 2022January 14, 2019

Start your day off with a delicious breakfast that will make your loved ones feel …

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Categories Holidays, Valentines Day Tags breakfast, romantic, valentine recipes, valentines day, waffles
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Hoppin’ John New Year

by Pyxidragon | 1 Comment December 31, 2021December 29, 2019

Hoppin’ John is a traditional dish eaten in the Southern U.S. on New Year’s Day …

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Categories Holidays, Recipes Tags hoppin john, hopping john, new years, new years dinner, new years superstitions, pork, pork recipe, southern, superstition, traditional
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Christmas Gnome Coloring Pages

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 24, 2021

Tis the season for giving! Christmas is a time of gift-giving, and there is no …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule Tags christmas, coloring, gnomes
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Champagne Cosmo

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments December 24, 2021December 23, 2020

If you’re looking for a festive way to toast the holidays, you’ll love this delicious …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays, Recipes Tags Champagne, christmas, cocktail, Cranberries, cranberry, cranberry recipe, holiday, liquor, new years, thanksgiving
3 thick slices gingerbread french toast on white plate

Easy Holiday Gingerbread French Toast

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

Gingerbread French Toast drizzled with warm cinnamon honey sauce is the perfect addition to your …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tags baked french toast, breakfast casserole, casserole, christmas, cinnamon, cinnamon honey, french toast, Gingerbread, gingerbread french toast, glaze, holidays
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How to Avoid the Holiday Family Drama

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 23, 2021November 1, 2018

Do you dread required holiday visits because of the family drama? Do you already know …

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Categories Holidays Tags alcoholic, bad cook, family drama, survival
grinch dip aka spinach artichoke dip

Holiday Grinch Dip

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 19, 2021December 23, 2018

Grinch dip will leave you feeling anything BUT grinchy!  This delectable Whoville style treat is …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags appetizer, christmas, dip, grinch, holidays, party recipes, whobilation, whoville
no fail sugar cookie for perfect results everytime

No Fail Sugar Cookie for Perfect Results Everytime

by Melissa Burnell | 11 Comments December 13, 2021November 8, 2020

This no-fail sugar cookie recipe is a family favorite and perfect for those who have …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays, Recipes Tags christmas, christmas cookies, cookie exchange, cookie recipes, cookies, holiday baking, no fail, perfect sugar cookie, sugar cookie, sugar cookie recipe
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New England Maple Walnut Fudge – No Fail Recipe

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments December 12, 2021December 9, 2020

New England maple walnut fudge is creamy, smooth, with just the right amount of maple …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tags candy recipes, fudge recipe, fudge recipes, maple walnut, maple walnut fudge, myo, new england, no fail fudge
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300+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages

by Melissa Burnell | 14 Comments December 12, 2021November 13, 2019

The holidays are rapidly approaching and the stockings have yet to be stuffed! Here are …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags christmas, dads, gift ideas, holidays, ideas, last minute, Moms, pdf, printable, stocking stuffers, teens, tweens
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Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

by faxonfive | 13 Comments December 7, 2021December 9, 2019

Cinnamon applesauce ornaments are another lovely holiday tradition! These simple non-edible ornaments will fill the …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Holidays Tags apple, apple recipes, applesauce, cinnamon, cinnamon dough, cinnamon ornaments, dough, ornaments
Christmas Cactus in Bloom

How to Keep a Christmas Cactus Alive (& Make it Thrive!)

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment December 7, 2021December 8, 2020

So, you’re the new owner of a beautiful Christmas cactus… and you’d like to keep …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule, Easter, Ostara, Gardening ~ Landscaping, Thanksgiving Tags christmas cactus, easter cactus, thanksgiving cactus
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