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To turn this delicious recipe into Fettucine alla Carbonara, cook 8 strips of bacon and then chop it up into bite-size pieces. Whisk in the bacon along with 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat to the Parmesan sauce. See the Estimated Cost Breakdown for this recipe.

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Easy Bridal Shower Decorations: It's all in the Details

Pay attention to the details when decorating your party space.Â You'd be surprised at how little things can go such a long way. Napkin Rings: Create homemade napkin rings in...

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Bubbly Hostess: Serve Champagne Favors

Treat your B.F.F.'s to a sparkling champagne reception.Don't have the money to drop on a vintage bottle of champagne? No worries! Set out a tray of Sofia minis (cute little soda cans of champagne) to greet your guests when they walk in. The adorable cans of champagne even include a straw, so you can just pop and enjoy!

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Budget Haunted House Halloween Decorations

The easiest and most fun way to decorate for a Halloween party at home is with a Haunted House theme. Gory is in the details, so think of ways you can lend a spooky touch to just about anything from faux spiders on the bathroom soap pump to cobwebs stretched over framed family photos.

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Budget Luau Decorations

To save money, you can easily send an e-invitation to your party if your guests have access to the Internet. There is no cost associated to sending e-invitation and they have a wide variety of themes to match your party.If budget is a consideration, ...

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Christmas Party:Food and Drink on a Budget

The easiest way to save money on food is to forgo a sit-down dinner or huge buffet. While everyone else hosts cocktail parties, have coffee and dessert instead. Set up a coffee bar to accompany an assortment of cakes, cookies and other decadent treats.For the coffee bar, start with freshly brewed coffee (regular and decaf). You might also add hot chocolate for non-coffee drinkers. Then, supply a selection of flavored creamers and liqueurs to encourage creative mixing.

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Christmas Party: Decor on a Budget

Decorating for a Christmas party can cause a spending frenzy. With these simple tips, it doesn't have to. Before buying any Christmas decorations for the party, assess your personal decor to find items that fit within your chosen color scheme or them...

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Christmas Party: Favors on a Budget

Sending guests home with a party memento may seem challenging on a budget Ã¢Â�Â� especially if the guest list is extensive. You donÃ¢Â�Â�t have to spend a lot, however, to make them happy. If possible, stay with your color scheme, and wrap dollar store purchases, handmade gifts or baked goods in nice paper tied with a pretty bow. Sometimes the packaging is just as nice as what is inside.

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Olive Polenta Squares

Ask any older Italian and most will tell you that polenta was the dish that was served when families were on a serious budget. My Italian mother-in-law refers to it as porridge! Add a predominant flavoring ingredient to it, such as olives, and cook it with a highly-seasoned bouillon cube (as opposed to water) and you've got a restaurant quality appetizer. See the Estimated Cost Breakdown for this recipe.

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Budget Halloween Party Tips

There are several tips you can use to save money on a Halloween party or any party you throw throughout the year.

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