Articles By:

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.

5 Great Gift Ideas Everyone Is Talking About

Here are some of the hottest gifts that everyone is talking about this year...

12 Fun Ways To Decorate For The Holidays

Having visitors for Christmas this year? Then you'll enjoy these fun ideas that were featured on an HGTV episode entitled 'The 12 Projects for the Holidays'. My favorites are the first three.

Christmas Lights: The Good… The Bad… and The Ugly!

It seems that the spectacle associated with displaying holiday lights on houses across the country has taken an unusual -- if not 'ugly' -- twist in recent years. In fact, holiday light admirers like you & me seem to have become overly critical and judgmental of the quality -- and quantity -- of one's lights.

Things You Can Only Say At Thanksgiving!

These are things you can only get away with saying during Thanksgiving time. They're pretty funny.

OMG… Halloween Costumes For iPods!

You'll find everything from masks and headbands to full-out costumes for iPod music players. One thing's for sure, you and your iPod will definitely be the life of the Halloween Party this year! No matter which size, style, make or model you have (iPod, Mini, Nano, Video, Shuffle), there's a costume to fit it.

Top 10 Unique Halloween Costumes For Kids of All Ages – Best Costumes For Children

Looking for a really unique, one-of-a-kind costume for your child to wear this Halloween? Here are the best Halloween costumes for kids of all ages...

Happy Mother’s Day To Our Moms!

Every kid knows that EVERY day is mother's day, but I -- for one -- do a poor job of showing it... Here is our online tribute to our moms -- Kay and Elouise. WE LOVE YOU LOTS......

Fun Mother’s Day Gift For Mom: E.L.F. $1 Makeup!

Here's a FUN gift for Mom this Mother's Day... How about some FUN new makeup that's professional-grade, yet only costs $1 each?!?! Plus, e.l.f. cosmetics is offering a Mother's Day special just for Moms.

Send Personalized Roses Inscribed With Your Own Message or Embossed With A Photo!

Here's a personalized gift for someone special in your life that few have ever seen: customized roses inscribed with your own custom message or embossed with your own personal photo! Check out these one-of-a-kind personalized rose bouquets...

10 (Last-Minute) Romantic Things To Do On Valentine’s Day Together

Here are 'the best of the best' romantic ideas for couples to enjoy on Valentine's Day, including: the Top 10 Valentine's Day Gifts... the Top 10 Romantic Things To Do Together... the Top 10 Original Dinner Date Ideas... the Top 10 Simple Romantic Tips For Guys... and more! TRY THIS: https://sexuality.about.com/od/valentinesday/a/valentinesevent.htm

Ideas For Single People Without A Date On Valentine’s Day (…and Some Reasons To Enjoy Being Single!)

Fun things for single people to do on Valentine's Day... and every other day you're alone (or lonely) and looking for something to do. Plus, the best reasons to enjoy being single!

Super Bowl Commercials 1969 to The Present

The ads and commercials which air during the Super Bowl are always memorable... and funny! Check out this archive of Superbowl commercials from 1969 to the present -- plus, a preview of 2015 superbowl ads.

Happy New Year… What’s YOUR New Year’s Resolution?

Check out this list of unique New Year's Resolutions... my personal New Year's resolutions, other common New Years resolutions, the most popular New Year's resolutions, and more. Plus tips on how to stick to your resolutions this year!

A Funny Hanukkah Story… Plus Games & Activities For Kids

A funny little Hanukkah story... plus some Hanukkah humor, including games, songs, crafts and activities for kids.

Merry New Year! (A Frugal Person’s Proposal For The Celebration Of Christmas)

With all the hub-bub about Christmas Trees vs Holiday Trees, churches having -- or not having -- Sunday services on Christmas day, and all the other 'politically correct' ways that people have tried to un-Christmas the holiday this year... I've got an idea! It's called 'Merry New Year'...

How To Wrap Presents: Quick Tips You May Not Have Thought Of

Whether you're usually in a hurry and simply don't take the time to do it right, or you just never learned 'the proper way' to wrap gifts, here are the best-of-the-best tips for wrapping presents -- Christmas presents... Birthday presents... Graduation presents... Wedding presents... whatever.

Holiday Light Shows: Some Really Cool Houses With Musically-Synchronized Christmas Lights

It's a hi-tech Christmas in these neighborhoods. Check out these colorful Christmas lights displays which are synchronized to blink on and off with the beat of snappy music.