For a sweet touch, serve these "countdown cupcakes" from the blog Somewhat Simple. Boxed cake mix, prepared frosting and Oreo cookies make this one easy recipe to create. Draw in the clock faces with a food color marker.
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and the thrifty mom of three children. When not writing, she can be found hiking in the woods near her home with her rescue dog Luna or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen. She is the author of “Save Money on Groceries Without Losing Your Mind: 15 Strategies Anyone Can Use.”