Posts by Jessica Williams:
DIY Thursdays: Simple Dessert Recipes to Add a Special Touch to your Memorial Day BBQ
Memorial Day Weekend is a few days away. Add these simple, inexpensive desserts to your menu this holiday to keep your family and friends talking. Watermelon Cake This cakes takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to prepare and serves 16 people. Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 […]
DIY Thursdays: Create a Simple, Elegant Bridal Shower
DIY Thursday: Create the perfect meal for your mom this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a day set aside to honor all of the mothers of the world. This year, give the mother in your life a day off and cook her a full meal that includes drinks, appetizers, and a dessert. Here are some recipes that won’t cost you much money or time, but will leave […]
DIY Thursdays: Inexpensive Gift Ideas for the Mother in Your Life
Make this year’s Mother’s Day a memorable one. Instead of going out to buy something that the mother in your life won’t use, show her how much she is appreciated with homemade gifts. Tea Garden in a Box This recipe came from Martha Stewart’s Gardening Editor, Stephen Orr. Materials • Mint, rose geranium, pineapple sage, […]
DIY Thursdays: Create Your Own Easter Basket
Creating your Easter basket can not only save you money, but add a personal touch to your child or loved ones’ baskets. Think outside of the box! Who is the basket for? What do they like? What interests do they have? Once you have decided on a theme, make a tip to your local dollar […]
DIY Thursdays: Add a Bit of Sweetness to your Easter
Everybody loves a sweet, savory dessert. This Easter add some pizazz to your table and create cute and simple Easter-themed desserts. Easter Rice Krispy Treats Ingredients • 1/4 teaspoon of water • 2 – 4 drops of green food coloring • 1/2 cup of flaked coconut • 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine • 1 […]
How to Navigate A Single Mom’s Mother’s Day
We’re well into the 21st century, and the rise of single-parent families means single moms aren’t alone in the world. Emotional support and camaraderie are out there, along with other perks like carpools and swapped babysitting nights. But friends, sisters and even mothers of single moms are often unsure how to celebrate Mother’s Day. Even […]
DIY Thursdays: Creative Ways to Decorate Your Eggs this Easter
Jessica Williams Easter is a few weeks away and most people are starting to purchase Easter baskets, plan out their Easter meals, and purchase fancy outfits. But most people wait until the last minute to buy the generic off-the-counter Easter egg coloring kit. This year instead of doing the same old color change with those […]
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DIY Thursdays: Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects That Boost the Value of Your Home
With Spring in the air, it’s no better time that now to take care of those small home improvement projects that you have been putting off during those cold winter months. You can start by initiating a little spring cleaning to get rid of those things that you don’t need or use any longer. Once […]
DIY Thursdays: Spring-inspired recipes are in the Air
Today is the first day of spring and what better way to celebrate than with an assortment of spring inspired recipes Cayuse Cherry Bomb This drink was created by a master of classic cocktails, Jim German. Ingredients • 1 peeled orange section • Ice • 1 1/2 ounces of gun • 1 ounce of cherry […]
DIY Thursdays: St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for You and the Entire Family
St. Patrick’s Day is more than just drinking green beer and wearing green clothes. It is a time where families take a moment to step away from their every day, fast-paced lifestyle and spend quality family time together. Here are some fun crafts that parents can do with their children to teach them about St. […]
DIY Thursday: Throw a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Any Budget
St. Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early seventeenth century commemorating St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland while celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish. Every March 17th we wear green attire, display shamrocks while attending local parades, festivals, and parties. If you are one of […]
DIY Thursdays: How to DIY and SAVE at the Same Time
DIY projects all have the hidden agenda of saving you money. When you begin to take a look at your finances, chances are that you will begin to see exactly how much you are overpaying for everyday conveniences. From ordering take out a few time a week to paying for a cleaning service, making things […]
DIY Thursdays: Creative Baby Shower Favors to Fit Any Budget
DIY Thursdays: 2 Sweet and Simple Valentine Day Treats
Strawberry Cannoli Ingredients • 1 pint (12 oz) of strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and halved • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar • 1 tub (15 0z) of whole-milk ricotta cheese • 4 ounces of cream cheese • 1 cup of confectioner sugar • ¼ teaspoon of almond extract • 1 box (4 or 5.25 oz) sugar […]
10 Amazing Facts About The Most Expensive Games Ever, the Russian Winter Olympics in Sochi
This year’s Winter Olympics’ spirit represents all that is true, good, and beautiful about the human spirit. There will always be great achievements that will never be forgotten, like Bjorn Daehlie’s 12 Olympic medals, or the Eddie Eagan and him being the only person to ever win a gold medal at both the Summer and […]
DIY Thursdays: Strawberry Rice Krispy Treats just in Time for Valentine’s Day
This is a very simple recipe from LemonsForLulu.com. I have used it time and time again and it has never let me down. The best part is that it puts a new spin on the old Rice Krispy recipe that we all love. I guarantee you will leave your taste buds watering and wanting more. […]
DIY Thursdays: Fun and Inexpensive Recipes to Kick Off Your Super Bowl Sunday
What are your plans this Super Bowl Sunday? Whether you are planning on attending a party, throwing one, or just spending a quiet evening at home watching the game, make sure that you have the right food for game time. Here are three tasty Super Bowl chicken wing recipes that are guaranteed to keep your […]
DIY Thursdays: Easy and Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Treat for your Co-Workers, Kid’s Class, or That Special Someone
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and most people are still recovering from the spending that they did during the holiday season. So to help you celebrate the holiday of love on a budget, we have the perfect sweet treat that you can give out to co-workers, friends, kids, or that special someone in your […]