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A Budget-Friendly Halloween Mantlescape
Note: This post contains some affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase any items via these links. But, as always, I try to only recommend products that I personally use and enjoy. Thanks for your support of The Crafty Cat Company! Howdy, readers! It’s been a while… sorry for being M.I.A., but with the holiday season upon us, rest assured that there will be plenty of new material here coming up soon! So how was everyone’s Halloween? Ours was pretty low-key, just handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. And of course, did a little holiday decorating! I wanted to share with…
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Survey Junkie: What You Need to Know!
This is an honest, unpaid review/explanation of how Survey Junkie works, and my experience with them. I wouldn’t recommend any product or service I haven’t used and enjoyed myself. Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! Wow, it’s been a little while since my last post! Sorry for the radio silence over here everyone… a 2-week vacation up to Lake Tahoe, plus some other things going on, equaled not so much posting over here. But, I’m ready to get back into the swing of things, and hopefully you are too! So I thought I’d kick things off by telling you about an interesting new way to make money on…
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My 10 Favorite Hobby Lobby Fall Buys
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make any purchases via these links. But, as always, all thoughts, ideas, and opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for your support of The Crafty Cat Company! A few weeks ago, I shared my list of favorite fall picks from Michaels. But they’re not the only heavyweight contender in the game. Hobby Lobby has an amazing selection of all things fall at this time of year. And while you may find many similar items at the two stores, Hobby Lobby has its own unique and creative offerings, which is why…
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5-Minute DIY: Mini Jack-O-Lantern Pails
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, should you buy any products via these links. But, as always, all thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own. Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! No, you’re not imagining things, it’s still summertime. (At least, as of this writing!) But, as I mentioned in my last post, many retailers are already putting out their fall merchandise offerings. This means we get to think ahead to cooler fall days and the upcoming holiday season! And, of course, plan ahead for our decorating and crafting too. New autumn items are hitting shelves, so…
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My 10 Favorite Michaels Fall Buys
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive compensation for any purchases you make via these links, but as always, any thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely my own. Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! Michaels is probably my favorite store in the whole world. No exaggeration. They have just about everything imaginable for making crafts of all kinds. It’s like heaven on earth for creative people, myself included. I could wander the aisles there for hours, drawing inspiration from everything around me. Plus, they always have sales going on, and coupons available too. Psst, quick side note: do yourself a favor and join the Michaels Rewards…
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Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip “Larabars”
Mmm…. Larabars. Made of only a few simple, (mostly) healthy ingredients, they’re a better alternative to stuffing your face with junky candy bars. Larabars satisfy that craving for something sweet, gooey, delicious, and in this case, chocolatey, without leaving you with feelings of guilt, shame, or remorse. You know you’re getting real food, without all the extra unnecessary additives and processed crap. However, one thing Larabars are not is cheap. You usually pay around $5 for a box of only 5 small bars. Which means, if you’re a real sucker for the things like many of us are, or you have an entire family who loves them, that box will…
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11 Things You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… which means I MAY receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) from any purchases you make via these links. But, as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and I wouldn’t endorse or recommend anything I didn’t personally use and love! Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! Do you ever shop at dollar stores? A lot of people don’t, either because of misconceptions about the quality or variety of the items for sale, or just because they’re just oblivious or unaware of the whole “dollar store” concept in general. But nowadays, dollar stores, Dollar Tree in particular, have more locations than…
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Leftover Remix: Easy French Dip Sandwiches
Got some leftover beef, perhaps from last night’s dinner roast? Try making these “Easy French Dip Sandwiches”… they only require a handful of ingredients, and less than 15 minutes of hands-on prep/cooking time! Plus- hot, meaty, cheesy, melty… what’s not to like?! Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, the recipe can easily be adapted to feed a crowd. Here’s what you’ll need: For each ONE sandwich: -approx. 1 cup leftover shredded beef -1 hearty/crusty sub roll (don’t use a roll that’s too soft, or the sandwich will fall apart) -2 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese -about 1/4 of a medium yellow onion, sliced (or slightly less, if you prefer……
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12 Guaranteed Ways to Save Money on Groceries!
We all need to eat. However, especially when you have a small income, large family, or one full of hungry teenagers, the food can seem to disappear almost as soon as it comes into the house. Most of us don’t have unlimited amounts of money to spend on groceries, and would love to find ways to get the food we want (and need) for a better price. Here are 12 guaranteed ways to save money on your groceries: Make a Weekly Meal Plan and Grocery List This can often be a daunting task, trying to plan out a whole week’s worth of meals at once. Most of us have had…
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4 Money-Saving Apps You Need to Download Today!
There are thousands of applications (apps, for short) for just about everything these days… music, games, sports, social media, the list goes on and on. And granted, many of these apps are great for keeping in touch with far-flung friends and family, or keeping yourself busy while you’re waiting in line at the post office. But are they truly valuable? Not so much. However, there is another kind of app, one that tends to get overlooked- the kind that can save you money! Which, for most of us, is something we can always use more of. Here’s a quick roundup of 4 FREE money-saving apps that I think are worth…
