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Easy Piñata Cups Recipe

May 19, 2013 by Dawn · 18 Comments

Simple Pinata Cup #Recipe #Desserts #Kids #Candy

Piñatas are like a kid's dream come true. There is just no other way to get rewarded for beating something up! These simple to make Piñata cupcake style cups recipe will be a much less messy ordeal. My inspiration for this idea comes from all of the seriously amazing piñata cakes, cupcakes and cookie recipes that I've seen all over the place on Pinterest. I love the clever and creative things that I've seen, but knowing myself, I could never pull all of that off. I mean these things are elaborate and seem very time consuming. Seriously, you have to check out this cake over at A Subtle Revelry. Total genius, but I can only imagine how bad I would totally ruin mine! And these cookies … [Read more...]

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Tips for Avoiding a Stomach Ache at a Summer BBQ

May 16, 2013 by Dawn · 10 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TUMS. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is fast approaching! I don't know what it is about parties and barbeques, but I personally usually end up over doing it and come home with a big stomach ache. Most of it is due to lack of self control and over eating of course, but mix in nerves, hot weather, activitity and trying foods and spices you might not normally eat could also trigger a night of woe! That is not a very pleasant "favor" to bring home from a party! Avoid a Stomach Ache at this Summer 's BBQ This tip is a no-brainer, yet I find people that I know and myself avoiding to follow it. Avoid over-eating at parties. This is … [Read more...]

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Shopping for Upscale Clothing for Less

May 16, 2013 by Dawn · Leave a Comment

Tips for saving money on upscale clothing

This post is brought to you by My Deals, budget tips and opinions are my own. Before getting serious about my spending a few years ago, I was truly addicted to name brands and upscale clothing. I'd been known to literally max out a credit card or two on clothes alone. It's not something that I'm particularly proud of! Ever since I was a teenager, I had an obsession with "collecting" shoes and clothing. Even back then, I would blow my meager fast food paychecks on the latest pair of popular sneakers. I had terrible spending habits mixed with a terrible addiction to have the latest styles and fashion. Now that I have paid off all of my debt, aside from a pesky student loan, I can … [Read more...]

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Ideas for Getting Zesty in the Kitchen (Zesty Cheddar Mac Recipe) + Giveaway

May 14, 2013 by Dawn · 41 Comments

I love creating zesty dishes, so it was great that I'm participating in this Mom It Forward campaign. I've received a free sample and compensation to chat about getting zesty in the kitchen. We love a little zest in our foods, the more zingy the better. We love eating very flavorful dishes from hot and spicy to braving it and experimenting with different ethnic spices. We have a healthy love for getting creative when preparing food at home. My son surprisingly likes spiced up foods too, which is really surprising for his age. In the spirit of getting "zesty" in the kitchen, we're sharing some "hot' and creative ways to get zesty with Kraft Zesty Italian Anything Dressing. Plus, I added … [Read more...]

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High Powered Blender for Less with Oster Versa Performance Blender (Giveaway)

May 10, 2013 by Dawn · 83 Comments

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. There are blenders... and then there are BLENDERS. I never had much interest what type of blender I owned in the past, but now that I am really into cooking for my family, the want... and desire is there. Some of the high powered blenders on the market cost a literal arm and a leg.. seriously, they want you to mail it to them. Okay, I'm kidding, just checking to see if you're still with me here. I am really excited to share a fabulous option that is blendin' it up with chef-quality that is more budget friendly! Introducing the Oster® Versa® Performance Blender! It does all sorts of cool things (including crushing … [Read more...]

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Purchase an Oster® Versa® Performance Blender and get a Walmart gift card for $50 free

May 9, 2013 by Dawn · 1 Comment

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. Mother's Day is going to be here in a blink of an eye! Are you still in need of a special gift? We have a sweet deal to share! You can get a free $50 Walmart Gift Card when you purchase an Oster® Versa® Performance Blender for a very limited time! This is a new blender that is intended to offer all of the power of a high end performance blender at a fraction of cost. Have you seen some of the price tags on those by the way? This seems like a great option.. give mom something quality while saving a bit for yourself. Its a win/win! Want to learn more about the Oster Versa Variable Speed Performance … [Read more...]

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Tips on Being Stylish (and Cheap) with Your Student’s College Dorm Room

May 9, 2013 by Dawn · 4 Comments

It's that time of year again! Time for you to start shopping around for your student's college supplies. I know that it can be overwhelming to shop around for good deals and good style - and it's no easy task. Thanks to Amanda at RHL for supplying these fabulous tips with our readers. Hope you find them helpful on your wallet if you have kiddos heading off to college! But there are simple ways to be stylish in your dorm room choices without breaking the bank. Hopefully, these few tips can strike up some inspiration. Stylish (and Cheap) College Dorm Room Tips 1) Select cute and stylish bedding. Bedding is one of the focal points in a dorm room. Be sure to choose bedding that … [Read more...]

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