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New Years Eve Party Ideas

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Here are some fun New Years Eve ideas if you’re planning  on hosting a get together with family or friends.  I’ve included a little something for everyone today, enjoy.  I hope you have a marvelous New Year and huge hugs from me!! 1. New Years Eve Party Food 2.  Six New Years Desserts 3.  Midnight [...]

6 Summer Crock Pot Recipes {ditch the hot oven}

Crock Pot Chickpea Stew with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

The days of summer are upon us and we want to spend more time outside, and less time in front of a hot oven. Making a crock pot meal in the morning and then letting it simmer all day leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the great outdoors, the pool, or an afternoon nap [...]

8 Asparagus Recipes You’ll Want to Devour

how to cook asparagus

Wondering how to cook asparagus? Well Nicole is back sharing her 8 asparagus recipes you’ll want to devour! Asparagus has never been my first vegetable of choice. I like it mind you, but I’ve only had it one way – drizzled with olive oil, some random seasoning to taste and roasted in the oven. That [...]

Choosing Effective Color Palette For Your Blog

blog color palette

How to choose an effective color palette for your blog or website colors is easier than you think!  Sure you can use the color scheme generator but when choosing the right color palette you need a few more tips.  Last week Renee showed us 5 Online Color Palette Tools which is an easy blog color [...]

25 Adult Birthday Party Ideas {30th, 40th, 50th, 60th}

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The best adult birthday party ideas for a 30th, 40th, 50th, and 60th birthday.  This year I hope you throw an amazing birthday party for your grown up bestie, your man, or yourself.  These adult birthday parties are impressive! If you’re looking for a specific birthday party theme, you can quickly browse the Tip Junkie [...]

37 Best April Fools Pranks {for home & office}

april fool mock tv dinner

April Fools Day is April 1st and coming up quickly.  Here is a mega list of 37 of the best April Fools pranks that you can do at home or at the office!  These April Fools jokes are hysterical and family friendly and great for laughs. April Fools April Fool’s Cupcakes– Mock TV Dinner – [...]

14 Scrumptious Ground Turkey Recipes

Asian Lettus cups made with ground turkey

Ground turkey is an easy meat to cook with and there are many tasty ways to cook with it.  Here are 14 scrumptious ground turkey recipes you can make for your family. Ground Turkey Recipes 1.  Asian Lettuce Cups with Ground Turkey & Green Apples. “Asian Lettuce Wraps” or “Asian Lettuce Cups” is the most [...]

Top 10: Holiday Appetizer Recipes {hors d’oeuvre}

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As a part of the Tip Junkies Top Ten Holiday Trends series, Laurie asked if I could put together a list of great appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for holiday entertaining! Whether you are hosting a holiday soiree or bringing a dish to your neighbor’s get-together, you’ll earn big points with these fabulous party starter recipes! [...]

24 Homemade Christmas Gifts for Neighbors

Cheap Gifts for a Neighbor

We’re gaining some great momentum with our homemade Christmas in July celebration here on Tip Junkie. One of my favorite things to make are unique Neighbor gifts fora homemade Christmas. I have a lot of fabulous people I adore, so it’s got to be a small and cheap Christmas gift that I think my neighbors [...]

Teach Me Thursday – Tons of Tutorials

Cooking Tutorials

It’s my favorite day of the week, Teach Me Thursday! Today I’m getting back to Tip Junkie roots by featuring several different tutorials in a couple different categories. Enjoy! Yummy Recipes 1.  Junk Food Sushi for kids 2.  S’more cookies 3.  Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles 4.  How to plan summer gourmet salads Home Decor Tips [...]

Memorial Day Celebration Ideas

Memorial Day Recipies

Memorial Day is coming up quick, it’s Monday, May 31st!  I hope you’ll consider doing something fun and a little different for your family this year.  You can use any 4th of July ideas as well as a red, white, and blue color scheme to make your day more festive. Memorial Day Food Ideas 1.  [...]

Cooking Tutorials and Foodie Tips

Cooking Tutorials and Tips

Hey Ladies! I hope you had a fun weekend with your family.  My cooking tutorials and tips file is overflowing and it’s time to show them off to you.   Enjoy! 1.  Yummy Orange Roll recipe 2. Spinach Smoothie 3.  Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread 4.  Fun help-yourself oatmeal 5.  Bacon Cups 6.  Porcupine salad [...]

Printables: Teacher Gifts, Decorative Tape, Labels

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Don’t forget to celebrate joining the BlogFrog, every person who joins the TJ Community in the month of May is entered to win a $100 Target gift card! Once again, I’m featuring some crazy talented graphic designers who are so generous as to give you a taste of what they can do with FREE printables [...]

8 April Fools Practical Pranks

April Fools Day Prank Food

I love a fun April Fools practical prank idea.  I’ve been searching the net and have found some cool ideas that you might enjoy as well for April Fools jokes.  Happy pranking! April Fool’s Day Desserts 1.  Silly April Fools cupcakes – Several cupcake that are made to look like food or our not even [...]

Money Saving and Frugal Tips

Money Saving Tips

Hey Ladies!  Thank you so much for your sweet comments and words of encouragement.  I’m feeling much better today and ready to get back to work.  Today, I’m featuring money saving and frugal tips that have been submitted by Tip Junkie readers.  {{TJ readers ROCK!}} Do you have a tutorial on your blog? Submit it [...]