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Festive Fourth of July Recipes that Save Time and Money

4th of July Jello ShotsEverybody loves a fun Fourth of July party. Here are some easy ways to celebrate in style. These are the recipes that I think give the most value for your money and time. And they are yummy! Try a few and then kick back to enjoy the day!Serve Red, White, and Blue TreatsThe most popular recipe on Square Pennies for the Fourth, … [Read more...]

Hilarious "Live from the Red Carpet" Party

Live from the Red Carpet! It's your chance to have a red carpet kind of time! Ask each guest to go to GoodWill and buy a dress to wear to the party. There are old prom dresses and special occasion dresses there to fit nearly every figure. Even the men can buy a dress to wear to the party. All of the GoodWill dresses can be donated back to … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Menu for a Large Gathering

Turkey Veggie Tray via Living Locurto We are fortunate to have a big extended family coming for Thanksgiving this year. We'll have many hands to help with the food and to take turns with the babies.  Just thought you might like to see our menu. Items in brown text link to the recipes. Starred items will be made before the big day to keep … [Read more...]

Keep Cool as a Cucumber with this Spa Treatment and Recipe

There's a reason people say "cool as a cucumber." Cucumbers have been keeping us cool for hundreds of years.  During these hot days, pick up some cukes and these ideas a try. Create Your  Home Spa   1.  Make beautiful, refreshing spa water. Scrub the outside of a cuke and slice into about 1/4-inch thick slices..  Put aside two slices for your … [Read more...]

Savory Radish Crostini Appetizers

Red radishes pack a lot of peppery crunch in salads and wraps.  They are usually pretty inexpensive, but if you grow them yourself you get to pick them at their peak of flavor.  Picked when they are small they are not as peppery. Here is a yummy recipe for crostini that is so simple.  You just spread Boursin garlicky cream cheese on slices of … [Read more...]

Artichoke Olive Crostini or Pasta Topping

You know how much I love crostini for entertaining.  It can be inexpensive, but wonderful.  This spread won't be the most inexpensive for crostini, but it will be devoured.  A plus is that you can make this as much as two days ahead of time.  Just keep it in the refrigerator and then allow it to return to room temperature to serve.The great thing … [Read more...]