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Preparing Your Budget for Next Year

How to Set Up Your Budget. Are you looking at your spending and wishing you had done a better job of staying on track or wished you had saved more? Maybe you just wish you didn't have as many bills to pay off from Christmas spending? Now that it's almost new year, it's time to start thinking about how you want to do things differently. A new year means a fresh opportunity to take control of your ... Read More about Preparing Your Budget for Next Year

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Spice Ornaments

Classic Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments Craft. I love the look of rustic farmhouse decor all year, but especially when it comes to Christmas. It's even better when you can decorate with ornaments that are homemade. They look stunning, and they're so fun to make! Doesn't it feel good when you can save money, make something beautiful, and spend time with the family? When you make these Old-Fashioned ... Read More about Old-Fashioned Applesauce Spice Ornaments

16 New Year’s Eve DIY Ideas

Gorgeous DIY New Year's Eve Crafts. I love all the winter holidays! However, I greatly enjoy New Year's for a multitude of reasons. Having friends over and celebrating the past year and looking to the future is so uplifting and just plain feels good. Plus, who doesn't love to have an excuse to host a party, make lots of yummy food, and decorate? I look forward to it every year, and I always want ... Read More about 16 New Year’s Eve DIY Ideas

Charming Rustic DIY Joy Sign

Joy Sign Holiday Decor DIY. In my eyes, there is nothing better than getting together with family and friends over the holidays. I love spending time with everyone, playing games, eating food, laughing the days away. Another part of the holidays that warms my heart is crafting. Sometimes I am in the mood to just craft by myself and other times we have a craft party! Craft parties are the most fun ... Read More about Charming Rustic DIY Joy Sign

Reindeer Wreath Dollar Store DIY

Festive Reindeer Wreath Dollar Store Craft. I feel like the holiday season has just shown up out of the middle of nowhere. Where has all the time gone this year? It's crazy that we'll be celebrating Christmas and New Years in no time at all. I'm great with it because I love the holidays. The feeling of decorating, watching those feel-good movies, and cold nights. It warms my heart. You already ... Read More about Reindeer Wreath Dollar Store DIY

The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe. Can you ever get too much comfort food? Whenever you have been sick, feeling down, or are in the mood for something homemade, comfort food is to the rescue. If you are like most of us, you grew up on mac and cheese and are more than happy to eat it as an adult. Whenever I make it for the kids, they pretty much don't even talk while they are busy eating. That ... Read More about The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese