Inexpensive Baby Shower Favors
November 6, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Baby Savings, decorations, food
Sunday I attended a baby shower and they had some really cute pacifier favors and pink confetti decorating the table. I thought the pacifier favors were so cute (and inexpensive) that I had to share them with you. These are made using white peppermint lifesavers, mini jelly beans, melted white chocolate, and ribbon.
Directions:
Unwrap your peppermint lifesavers and set aside.
Precut your ribbon and set aside. (You can use your craft store coupons to save money on ribbon.) The ribbon should be about four inches long.
Melt the chocolate. Put a little dab of melted chocolate in the center of some of the peppermints. …read more
Awesome Clearance at Target
December 31, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under sale, shopping
I dropped by Target today and they have already clearanced their Christmas stuff 75% off! They have a great selection too. There were at least 6 aisles full at my local Target.
I have been wanting a new jewelry box, but after seeing the prices I decided to wait. I’m glad I did because I purchased one today for $7.50. I also got a new star for our tree for $5, rather than $20. They had Christmas pajamas and shirts 75% off too. I picked up some Christmas shirts for my daughter for $1.25 each.
Oh, earlier today I mentioned looking for toys …read more
Thrifty Cranberry Decorations
December 2, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under decorations
A few years we went to my brother’s house for Thanksgiving and I remember my sister-in-law had the prettiest cranberry decorations. She took a clear glass bowl, filled it partially with water, and had cranberries and floating candles in the bowl. It was pretty, colorful, and simple. Check out these other decorating ideas from Better Homes & Gardens.
