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DIY Wedding Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s wedding season right now, and my friend is getting married. Her parents are helping her and her fiancé out a little bit, but weddings are expensive, even with help. It’s exhausting but worth it, and if you have a good wedding party and a helpful group of friends, you can cut costs by doing some things yourself.

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Six Ways to Plan a Wedding on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many brides to be have dreamed of their weddings ever since they were kids. However, when we finally see that day coming, the dream turns into a stark reality because weddings can break the bank. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done.

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20 Apple Recipes: Cheesecake, Muffins, Applesauce, and Many, Many More!

Family Balance Sheet

We celebrate 3 out of 4 birthdays, our wedding anniversary and my husband celebrates the start of football season. Apple Gingerbread Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream at Family Balance Sheet. Apple Harvest Party and Apple Pie Cake at The Life of a Novice. 10 Easy Steps to Homemade Applesauce at The Greenbacks Gal.

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Lazy Saturday FREE Reads ( Kindle) – Above the Bridge, Coffee Cake Recipes & More

For the Mommas

Imagine your special moment – your wedding! That’s what you’ll get with The Essential Guide to Wedding Planning. Download: The Essential Guide to Wedding Planning by Karly Valentine. Coffee cake can make your morning experience even more enjoyable. Making coffee cake doesn’t have to be difficult, however.

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How to Host a Bridal Shower on a Budget

Couponing 101

And really—doesn’t every party need a Costco cake? In fact, many guests may be more impressed with something you made yourself, like homemade cookies or a cute craft. You may also like: 8 Simple Tips to Cut Wedding Expenses. Decorate Wisely. There are lots of great ways to save on your decorations.

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Frugal Friday: 11/04/16

Family Balance Sheet

Thursday: Parmesan chicken tenders , mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: Grilled sausages, spinach salad, homemade applesauce. It will be casual and I think I’m going to make my easy lasagna , salad, steamed vegetables, and of course, birthday cake. How We Saved this Week: 1.

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Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Just like your wedding, invite only those special friends who would be dearly missed if they couldn’t make it! Finger foods and cake will do just fine in this situation. Make a Homemade Birthday Cake: Store-bought cakes with special personalization can reach sky-high prices!