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New Uses for Bar Glasses

Even if you do not drink, or don’t drink very often, you can get some use out of your bar glasses and other bar items. They make great accessories and serving pieces. Most are elegantly styled and lend an air of sophistication to your table. Maybe you don’t do martinis. Instead of re-gifting that martini set, use the glasses for serving other items. Fill one with black olives and one with green olives, and place them on the buffet, instead of preparing a typical relish tray. They also make great dishes for candy, nuts, or after dinner mints. Different bar … Continue reading →

Last Minute Fourth of July Ideas

I frequently end up having get-togethers for holidays and special occasions at the last minute, because of erratic schedules. Because of this fact, I have learned to pull things together quickly, without time for detailed shopping and without a lot of planning. I may not be Martha Stewart, but I hope you will like some of these simple, low cost, last minute ideas for Fourth of July: Decorations Even if you only have time for a quick trip to the grocery store, you can still gather a few decorations. Many stores have at least a few offerings, but even those … Continue reading →

Simple Kid’s Room Decor

Toys today are so adorable that many can double as accessories in children’s room when not in use. Topping the dresser or colorful shelves with cute stuffed critters, brightly colored toys, and beautiful dolls, are great ways to make a room look and feel more childlike. Not only that, but you also get the benefit of using them for more than one purpose, and by using them as décor elements; you’ll always have a place for them so they aren’t cluttering your child’s room. You can almost put together an entire theme room with just toys. You will need few … Continue reading →

Coupon codes: Fashion & Accessories

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Family Christian Stores: 20% off. Click here for a printable coupon you can use in store. Coupon expires May 20, 2006 Bluefly.com: $15 off a purchase of $100. Enter coupon code AFF15 at checkout. Offer expires May 31, 2006 Brylane Home: 20% off your favorite item. Enter coupon code BHMOM at checkout. This is good throughout the month of May. Chadwick’s of Boston: 40% off your favorite summer style. Enter promo code CHLETTER4 at checkout. Offer expires Monday, May 15, 2006, at midnight EST. 10% off. Enter coupon code 1351-00201-368 at checkout. Offer expires June 30, 2006. 40% off any … Continue reading →

The Christmas Wedding

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While May and June remain ever popular for wedding ceremonies, holidays are also a great time for weddings. Among the popular holidays for wedding ceremonies is Christmas. Christmas is a magical time for many associated with the brightly colored decorations, gift-giving and for Christians around the world, the day Christ was born. What better time to celebrate the union of two families? If you want to host a Christmas wedding, here are some ideas for how to really personalize the Christmas wedding experience. We’ll talk about some ideas for bridesmaids’ outfits, ceremony decorations, reception area decorating and more. Bridesmaids When … Continue reading →

“Your” Favorite Travel Accessories

The Place: My living room. The Time: A Sunday night get-together with friends and family. The Result: This Blog. What started out as an innocent question: “What is your favorite travel accessory?” could actually turn into a weekly feature here. I got so many responses (from the ordinary to the “are-you-sure-that-qualifies-as-an-accessory”) that I have decided to group them by manufacturers. That way if you are interested in purchasing the products you won’t have to make multiple Internet searches. So brace yourself. Here are the first items in my series “Favorite Travel Accessories.” Magellan’s Travelon 14” Wheeled Carry-On with ViewThru Panels. … Continue reading →

Recycle Your Daughter’s Jeans

I saw the cutest jean skirt at the store the other day, and soon after, I saw lots of young girls wearing them. The skirt looked as if it was made from a really old, faded, well-worn pair of jeans. Do you think manufacturers have taken a page from us frugal mommies and found ways to recycle old or damaged garments? Maybe this skirt was designed out of more than a sense of style. Still, it was very cute and seems to be quite popular. The skirt was made by cutting off a pair of jeans just below the zipper, … Continue reading →

Recycle Your Kids’ Clothes

Even if you only have one child, you can do the hand me down thing. Yep, you sure can. You can give your child his or her own hand me downs. It sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Think about it. If your child’s jeans still fit around the waist but are quickly becoming too short, you can make them into Capri pants or shorts so your child can get as much wear out of them as possible. This has worked out well for me, since our schools only allow shorts that come just above the knee. “Shorts” that long are hard … Continue reading →

Home Decor: Creating Balance

If there is a room in your home (or maybe even more than one) that just doesn’t feel right, it may be a matter of balance. Stand at the entrance to the room and look at it with a critical eye. Look at the entire space, paying close attention to every detail. Look for areas that feel crowded or empty, and look closely at items that instantly catch your eye. Why does a particular item command your attention? Is it too big, too small, too colorful, too plain, or does it feel odd in the space for some other reason? … Continue reading →

Put Together a Dress-Up Wardrobe

Does your little princess love to play dress up? Help her put together a stylish, size appropriate dress up wardrobe and she’ll have hours of fun making and wearing these outfits and accessories. Every celebrity needs a fur stole (faux fur of course), and your little star is no exception. Go to your favorite craft store, fabric store, or the craft section of a super center, and pick up faux fur strips. They have several varieties and colors, which only cost a few dollars. You can also find packages that contain an assortment of faux furs for just a few … Continue reading →