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Frugal Living
5 Tips for Saving When You Shop For Thanksgiving!
Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 11:34am by Dawn Sandomeno
Dawn Sandomeno

The holidays can be so expensive so here are good tips for saving money where you can… Read More »

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Parenting Advice
Tune In To Your Kids' Party Music - It May Shock You!
Posted Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 9:42pm by Dawn Sandomeno
Dawn Sandomeno

As a party planner, I know the importance of music and the need to stay current. That's why I first started listening to music that my kids were listening to and I have been doing this for a few... Read More »

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Dinner Ideas
Crock Pot Pumpkin Soup
Posted Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 7:34am by Dawn Sandomeno
Dawn Sandomeno

What better way to kick off crock pot season than with Pumpkin Soup. This recipe comes from a Crock Cook and it looks fantastic. It may be just the ticket for Halloween (Thanksgiving too). Slice... Read More »

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Holidays
Thanksgiving To-Do List & Stress-Less Tips
Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 7:28pm by Dawn Sandomeno
Dawn Sandomeno

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the food, all of it, and the fact there is no pressure to buy presents. To keep it enjoyable, don’t let Tom get the best of you. Be prepared, have a plan... Read More »

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Birthday Parties
15 Kids' Birthday Gifts Under $15
Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 7:00pm by Colleen Padilla
Colleen Padilla

Are you feeling the birthday party squeeze? It's all fun and games for the kids but so often these parties take a toll on us parents - both on our wallets and on our time. Sometimes it seems to be a... Read More »

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Party Foods
Carving Pumpkin Bowls for Your Party Table
Posted Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 7:00pm by Elizabeth Mascali
Elizabeth Mascali

As a kid, I loved making jack o’lanterns with my dad. We’d carve away in the basement, collect the pumpkin seeds, hand them off to my mom for roasting and then head out to the front porch to light up... Read More »

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Activities
7 Crazy Funny Halloween Costumes for Babies
Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 7:00pm by Colleen Padilla
Colleen Padilla

Dressing up for Halloween is just too fun to resist - no matter what your age. And if you're dressing up a baby - all the more fun for Mom and Dad to get a little wild and silly with their tiny tots... Read More »

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Holidays
Candy Corn Halloween Concoctions
Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:01pm by Elizabeth Mascali
Elizabeth Mascali

Candy Corn has always been a fan favorite – who doesn’t love candy corn? Well, as a nod to this popular candy we are sharing three cool ways to incorporate candy corn into your Halloween celebration... Read More »

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Party Foods
A Sweet Halloween Memory (And Non-Candy Treat Ideas)
Posted Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 7:00pm by Elizabeth Mascali
Elizabeth Mascali

One of my sweetest memories of a Halloween Party was when my children were wee. Knowing the kids were only good for 1-2 hours of trick-or-treating, I planned a Halloween party to follow. It was the... Read More »

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Party Foods
6 Spooktacular Halloween Treat Recipes!
Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 9:44am by Dawn Sandomeno
Dawn Sandomeno

What's more fun than Halloween to a kid? Candy, costumes, trick-or-treating and parties at home and in school! All this celebrating can end up being a lot of work for Mom, but fear not, we have 6... Read More »

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