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A St. Paddy’s Day drinker’s worst fear this Saturday? Peaking at 2pm and missing out on the after-dark debauchery your friends will definitely stumble into. Don’t fret, there are ways to avoid double vision and a green face by mid-afternoon. Best part? These tricks fit right in your purse for easy access throughout the biggest drinking day of the year.... CONTINUE READING 7

Remember those classic board games we used to play when we were kids? And how they actually used to be enough to fill up a Friday night? Back in the day there was no need to go out and spend money we might not have on countless drinks only to wake up broke and hungover the next morning. Oh, how the... CONTINUE READING 6

Switch up your GNO routine for a GNI—Girls Night In. If funds are scarce for both your party and home décor budgets, invite your girlfriends over for a get-together that will satisfy both needs. Bond over crafting and cocktails instead of the usual (and expensive) night out on the town. Everyone will go home happy with at least one new... CONTINUE READING 9

Single for V-Day? This isn't one of those mushy-gushy posts about guys or finding love. In this post, the ladies from KC You There are celebratin' singledom with a good ol' dose of DIYness. Use any or all of these tips to throw a fab girls-only gathering, on a budget! DIY Invites Who doesn’t love a handwritten note...especially when it involves a... CONTINUE READING 12

So you’ve decided to host the annual Super Bowl party at your house this year—yay! You're super-excited...but then you start calculating how much you'll need for party supplies, food and decor. Before you drop the ball (and major dough!) on this one, it’s actually just as easy to satisfy all of your guests’ needs but still keep money in your pocket and... CONTINUE READING 7

Reeeeematch! The New York Giants are set to meet the Pats at the Super Bowl for the second time in less than five years, and the action between these Northeast teams is sure to be exciting! Even if you can’t tell the difference between a tight end and a safety, you can still make your Super Bowl bash a win... CONTINUE READING 5

Pageants are an American tradition, a battle amongst the most beautiful and brightest women of the new generation…and they sometimes seem a bit odd to us non-supermodel types. Even if you're not a pageant fan, the Miss America pageant piques every woman’s curiously when it comes around in January (this year's is tomorrow, January 14!). Admit it—you don’t have plans... CONTINUE READING 7

Got a serious case of the seasonal sads now that the holidays are over? Throw a simple winter bash on a budget, featuring fun-to-make décor and snacks created by Y-O-U. Making these treats is half the fun! Many of us have seen hot cocoa stations at children’s events, but why not set up a Hot Cocoa BAR for us adults? Everyone loves... CONTINUE READING 10

Frigid temperatures that make you want to stay inside. A way-low bank account after holiday and NYE spending. Feeling so tired that you want to sleep for 15 hours straight. Sound like you? Invite your girls over for a low-budget girls night in, but put a grown-up spin on old-school stuff like MASH, pillow fights and even a.m. pancakes. After... CONTINUE READING 25

Now that Christmas is over, New Year’s is up next! Since New Year's Eve falls on a Saturday, why not take that Sunday (New Year's Day) to celebrate (and recuperate) with the first brunch of 2012? Since everyone will be tired (er, and probably hungover), keep it simple! What You'll Need: Champagnes/Sparkling Wines Fruits Eggs (any style) Your favorite salads Any leftovers from the night before What... CONTINUE READING 7