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• 5 Minute Mini Pizza Bagels!

  

  Ingredients:8 mini bagels1 ½ cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese1 cup of pizza sauceOptional: toppings of your choice Directions:1. Pre-heat your oven to 425°,2. Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Budget Friendly Winter Activities For The Family!

  Budget Friendly Winter Activities For The Family! Read a good book. Build a snowman. Bundle up and head outdoors to create a snowman! Make kicked up hot cocoa.... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Exciting Stuff Coming To A Lot on Your Plate In 2014!

  

  2014 will be bringing tons of fun and exciting stuff to A Lot on Your Plate and it’s readers with budget friendly recipes, DIYs, giveaways, and much, much more... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Year, New You!

  

  Start the new year off right with these  easy tips for making simple changes to your lifestyle! Exercise. Don’t just say it, do it! Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hosting An Elegant New Years Party On A Budget!

  

  Hosting An Elegant New Year’s Party On A Budget! Send out E-vites opposed to real paper invitations, requesting RSVP’s. RSVP’s help you get a better... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Simple Ways To Pay It Forward!

  

  Organize a clothing drive.  Purchase a few extra toys this holiday season and donate them to a shelter, foster home, or Toys for Tots program. Collect canned... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY: Jingle Bell Christmas Wreath Ornament

  

  Materials:bag of bells (0.4 inches or smaller sold at any craft store)bag of chenille pipe cleaners in the color of your choiceroll of red ribbon (preferably 9.... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Budget For The New Baby!

  

  Start stocking up now. It is never too soon to start gathering everything you need for your new addition. Use your discretion. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Budget When You’re Expecting!

  

  Start stocking up now. It is never too soon to start gathering everything you need for your new addition. Use your discretion. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways To Budget When You’re Expecting!

  

  Start stocking up now. It is never too soon to start gathering everything you need for your new addition. Use your discretion. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Budget and Get Organized For The Holidays!

  

  Start shopping now.  See a great deal or sale?  Take advantage!  It is never too soon to start shopping especially when that means giving yourself more time to... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Lollipop Ghosts

  

  Supplies: lollipops 4×4 first aid gauze squares ribbon (raffia, curling, and fabric are all good) scissors Optional: wiggle eyes and glue Directions: 1. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hosting A Budget Friendly Halloween!

  

  Check and compare local supermarket and party store circulars for deals on candy.  Halloween candy has become more expensive than ever.  Compare prices on... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Balancing Work and Family!

  

  Get organized.  Getting and staying organized is such an essential key to finding yourself more free time. Keep the home clean.  Make some time to get the... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Affordable And Fun Fall Activities!

  

  Apple & pumpkin picking.  The best time to apple and pumpkin pick in Autumn is the end of September.  With that being said, now is the perfect time to... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Hosting A Budget Friendly BBQ!

  

  Get a head count in advance.  Be sure when inviting your guests whether with invitations or word of mouth, to mention an RSVP date.  You can better prepare by... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keeping Your Summer Under Budget: Money Saving and Making Tips!

  A Lot on Your Plate is proud to present a guest blogger onto the site!  Her name is Shaye Walsh, a single mother who has a passion for family, budgeting money,... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Must Try DIY Popcorn Seasonings!

  

  Popcorn Trail Mix.  1 bag of freshly popped salted popcorn.  3 tablespoons of melted butter. 1/2 cup of dried cranberries.  1/2 cup of nuts.  (This recipe... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION