Category: Holidays & Special Occasions
HOLIDAYS
Want to make your special days shine….without breaking your bank or losing your sanity? Discover our practical, easy-to-implement tips, tricks and ideas for fun-filled holidays and occasions without all the fuss. After all, life doesn’t have to Pinterest-perfect to be precious!
HOLIDAYS
Want to make your special days shine….without breaking your bank or losing your sanity? Discover our practical, easy-to-implement tips, tricks and ideas for fun-filled holidays and occasions without all the fuss. After all, life doesn’t have to Pinterest-perfect to be precious!
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How to Make a Sandcastle Cake
Looking for the cutest beach-themed birthday cake? Here’s everything you need to know, step by step, about how to make a sandcastle cake that will be a absolute show stopper. Best of all? It’s actually super easy with this detailed (but non-technical) tutorial.
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Why We Say NO to Gifts
Let’s face it–when it comes to kids, the STUFF just keeps on coming! If you are feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing pile, it might be time to take drastic action. Not sure you have it in you? Here’s why we say no to gifts–read it and decide for yourself!
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Beachy Mermaid Party
Every time I throw a party I declare it my favorite party of all time, and this Beachy Mermaid...
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Cute as a Button Baby Shower
This past weekend I had the great privilege of hosting a baby shower for my precious new...
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It’s Back! Get Your 2018 Holiday Planner FREE for a Limited Time!
Longing for a holiday filled with peace, love & joy (and a whole lot LESS stress?) Our annual Living Well Spending Less Holiday planner™ is back and better than ever before. Use it to focus your priorities, set your holiday budget, organize your schedule, prepare your gift list, and plan your menu. It’s an amazing resource, one that might just change everything for you this year. And it’s FREE, but only for a limited time. Grab it now while you can!
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How to Save on Food for the Holidays
Need help keeping your holiday spending in check this year? Don’t miss these awesome tips for how to plan your holiday menus & shopping list. This post can literally help cut your Thanksgiving & Christmas food bills in half (completely painlessly!)
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Fall Wedding Inspiration
The best weddings are not the most expensive ones; rather, they are the weddings that are a personal reflection of the bride and groom. These days, there are no “rules.” So be original & creative, and make it about you.
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Secrets of Aging Gracefully
Feeling a little depressed about all those candles on your birthday cake? Getting older doesn’t have to be a bad thing! While our bodies might not be quite as taut as they were in our 20’s, with age comes wisdom, and there are plenty of ways we can mature with grace, beauty and joy. Don’t miss these 13 simple ways to ensure YOUR best is yet to come!
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Let Them Eat CAKE Party
Finally….the long-awaited CAKE party post! I know I’ve been a little MIA over the past...
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DIY Ornament Wreath
Looking for a fun decor project this Christmas? This DIY ornament wreath is festive and easy to make with wire hangers, pliers, ribbon and spare ornaments!
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Give Experiences Instead of Stuff: 10 Ideas to Try
Keeping clutter at bay can often feel like a losing battle, especially around the holidays and birthday time! But the best memories come from spending time together, so this year, why not give experiences instead of stuff? Don’t miss these 10 great ways to make it happen!
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30 Awesome Gifts Under $30
Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, especially when you don’t have much to spend! If you’ve still got some shopping to do (or haven’t even started yet) you will not want to miss these 30 awesome gift ideas for $30 or less! From kids to adults, these creative, practical, and thoughtful gifts will dazzle even the most challenging person on your list!
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A Season of Hope
I’m fighting hard to stay joyful this Christmas. To be perfectly honest, there are a lot of...
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5 Ways to Set Stuff Limits for Your Kids
Do you ever struggle setting limits with friends & family when it comes to spoiling your kids? Or maybe even already dreading the fresh pile of STUFF sure to land under the tree this Christmas? Don’t miss these practical tips for how to set stuff limits for your kids–it’s a must read for every parent (and grandparent too!)
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Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Halloween Bunting
Two years ago I spotted a darling little bunting in the Pottery Barn Kids Halloween catalog. Back...
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5 Ways to Create Meaningful Birthdays
Got a birthday coming up in your family? Birthdays are special and should be celebrated but they don’t have to cost a fortune or be Pinterest perfect in order to count! Check out these 5 simple ways to create meaningful birthdays–without adding extra stress and expense!
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How to Stock a Gift Closet
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine found herself headed to a housewarming party on a last minute...
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Stay Organized All Season Long! (2019 Holiday Planner)
Ready for more joy & less stress this holiday season? Here’s everything you need to stay organized all season long. From setting your intentions to planning your menu, setting your budget, and organizing your schedule, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief and actually enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!
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How to Organize Your Holiday Season
Longing for a holiday filled with more joy and a whole lot less stress? Don’t miss these helpful step-by-step instructions for how to quickly and easily organize your holiday season. From setting your intentions to planning your menu and organizing your schedule, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief and actually enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!
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Plan a Guilt Free Mother’s Day
Guess what moms? Mother’s Day is YOUR day – and you deserve to be celebrated! So don’t feel guilty for enjoying some self-love! And if you just can’t seem to help yourself? Don’t miss these awesome tips for planning your own guilt-free Mother’s Day!
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How to Plan a Party in 48 Hours
Don’t have time to plan the perfect party? Sometimes leaving things until the last minute isn’t all that bad! If you’re kicking yourself for not starting earlier, you will not want to miss these fun ideas for how to plan to plan a fabulous (and budget-friendly) party in just 48 hours!
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