Melinda McAlindon


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3 Quick Recipes For Hassle-Free, Kid Friendly Dinners You Can Make Tonight!

Looking for ways to make dinner that are quick and easy and don't require another trip to the store? Here are 3 easy and kid-friendly recipes AND you can use what you already have! 1) Chicken and noodles : Time to make : 15 minutes Need : Chicken, Prego, noodles, oil, flour/breadcrumbs. Make spaghetti noodles (or whatever you have; long noodles work best), drain and set aside.... (posted by Melinda 4 years 110 days ago.)
How do I Get a Good, inexpensive Wedding Cake? - Budget Wedding How-Tos

Next to the bride and her dress, the cake is one of the centerpieces of a wedding. People love to stand around and admire the cake and notice how it reflects the bride's tastes or personality. The problem is the cake is usually dried out, the frosting is frequently flavorless and it costs a lot of money. There are several options for getting a quick, cheap and yummy cake for your... (posted by Melinda 4 years 114 days ago.)
How do I set my Wedding budget? - Budget Wedding How-Tos

You're engaged! Congratulations. Now the hard work begins. Planning a wedding can be quite a challenge. It's even more difficult if you are on a small or tight budget - as most of us are! However, if you put some thought into how you're going to divide your budget, making decisions about which caterer or which flowers will be a lot easier and you won't overspend. Here are some easy steps to... (posted by Melinda 4 years 115 days ago.)
Valentines Day - Creating Romance Out of Chaos!

With any children, but especially little children, running around the house, the thought of creating a romantic atmosphere just doesn't come. Understandably! So, I've listed a few quick and easy things that could make Feb. 14 a little more interesting for you and your spouse. Plan in advance to have a simple dinner for just the two of you (while the kids are in bed). Even though you might love to cook... (posted by Melinda 4 years 117 days ago.)
How do I Create Elegant, SIMPLE and Inexpensive Wedding Centerpieces? Budget Wedding How-Tos

Getting Married? Overwhelmed by all the decisions and the outrageous costs? I can help! Here are a couple of ideas for beautiful centerpieces that would cost you your budget. Smoke and Mirrors : This is very simple and very elegant look. Simply place a mirrored placemat or even a mirrored tile on each guest table. Then place an odd number of candles (probably 3... (posted by Melinda 4 years 118 days ago.)