Monday, December 27, 2010
Inexpensive tips and tricks to help you save money and still look great on NYE.
Christmas may be over, but the party is just beginning. What to do with all those left over candy canes? Why not use them as a coffee stirrer to add a hint of peppermint flavor as an added treat? Or how about all those left over cookies? Dip half of a cookie in some melted chocolate to make a nice display for the dessert table at your New Year's Eve party. People will think you went out of your way to make these delicious treats. Instead of using just your ice bucket ... stash ice in a colander on top of the bucket. Water will drain out, and party guests will get only the solid stuff instead of melted ice. Don't mix a lot of different types of alcoholic drinks (liquor, then wine, then beer and champagne at midnight). Stick with one and …
Monday, December 13, 2010
Save money by using household items to make your gifts look fabulous.
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I hope you put a dent in your shopping. But now it's time to wrap those gifts and save some extra money with these tips. A little creativity can change the presentation of a gift by making it look fabulous. Instead of buying tissue paper try recycling colored envelopes, construction paper, junk mail and the like by putting them through a paper shredder. This will make a nice and colorful substitute to fill a gift bag or basket. For gift tags, try cutting out last year's holiday cards that you received by cutting out the front decoration of the card with scallop scissors. This allows for personalizing a message in more depth. Punch a hole in the center and add a ribbon. Who needs wrapping paper? Instead …
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Prepare for a successful shopping experience on the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
Your shopping experience may be more pleasurable if you take these tips into consideration. Ready, set, go ... Even though Black Friday is the traditional day to start the holiday shopping, there is always Cyber Monday where you can do all your shopping online … in the comfort of your own home, while in your PJ's with a hot cup of coffee. Most retailers have online deals that consumers say are just as good or better—and no arguing over that parking space! Some things to keep in mind while ordering over the Internet: Keep an eye out for a full Cyber Monday story later this week. THE TIP OF ALL TIPS is to keep your receipts in one place. This is not only important for returning items, but to remember what you purchased if you hide items away…
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Teresa Myers
9:07 pm on Monday, December 27, 2010
What an amazing video! Awesome tips! I love the instant purse and how cool is that if you can have the same scarf to match your outfit? My fave is the scarf draped around your back! Teresa more ›