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Holidays

Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, the Fourth, and every other date on the calendar that expects you to feed people.

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Intricately carved pumpkins displayed on a table outdoors.
Holidays

Halloween Party on $100: Decor That Reads Scary, Not Cheap

Scary is a lighting condition, not a product. The $100 Halloween allocation — bulbs, silhouettes, sound, and cheesecloth — that out-spooks a $400 prop budget.

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A made bed with plump white pillows beside a glowing lamp and an armchair by the window.
Holidays

Hosting Overnight Guests Without a Guest Room

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A potluck table crowded with salads, casseroles and serving dishes.
Holidays

Friendsgiving Without Losing Your Mind (or $400)

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