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Lynnette Walczak

If there is ONE thing I like... it's C H A N G E! The four seasons and major holidays are my favorite times of the year to recharge -- and redecorate. I mostly like to share frugal DIY ideas for seasonal home decorating and party planning (for both, indoors and outside). Because who doesn't enjoy entertaining at home?! But even if you don't host many parties, I think you'll appreciate my DIY hacks and clever ways to decorate your house for the major holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Because those are the times when people tend to have the most visitors and overnight houseguests.

Wondering how to make tree faces? DIY tree faces are easy! Use these outdoor tree faces as inspiration to create your own tree face art, talking trees, and more!

Want to hand out something FUN to trick or treaters - instead of candy? Here’s how to find cheap Halloween gifts that make great Halloween treats for kids!

I asked my nieces, nephews, and friends' kids before I came up with this list of the best Halloween candy & sweet treats that kids appreciate most.

A DIY pinata brings life to a party, especially an outdoor party. See how to make a paper mache pinata, cardboard pinata, paper bag pinata, balloon pinata!

A list of only the BEST places that give out FREE things on your Birthday. These go above & beyond the basic birthday freebies. ONLY the biggest & best ones

Hosting a Super Bowl party this year? LOTS of fun ideas for your party: Superbowl themes, food ideas & recipes, party games & decorations & DIY invitations.

Lots of fun Super Bowl party ideas that include games & activities to play while you're watching. Everyone will be entertained - even kids!

Going to a Christmas party gift exchange? Here's the best list of cheap gift ideas (most under $30). Dirty Santa gifts, White Elephant gift ideas, Yankee Swap gifts, etc.

Here's my homemade banana pudding recipe, plus a fun variation: individual banana pudding cups! I make this all the time -- because it's so simple!