Sometime between my childhood and my adulthood stocking stuffers went from inexpensive to extravagant. I’m pretty sure it all has to do with marketing. Suddenly every company that makes a product that could fit in a stocking is marketing their wares as “stocking stuffers.” Nevermind that that gold bracelet costs more than all of the […]
Making “How to” Books into Magical Gifts
What if I told you that last year my kid who doesn’t love reading (I’ve only got one of those) said one of his favorite Christmas gifts that year was a book?! I want to show you exactly what we did to turn a book into a most amazing gift. We’ve done the same thing […]
Hosting a Christmas Party on a Budget
Want to host a Christmas party but think you can’t afford it? Think again! I’m going to share some tips with you that will totally bring down the cost of hosting your own Christmas get-together. Welcome back to our Frugal Festivities series where we’re sharing 25 days of Christmas Cheer on a Budget! In January, […]
Making Good Gifts Great (without costing more)
A gift that fills a need or a want is good, but with some extra effort you can make that gift great. The best part is that taking your gift from “good” to “great” doesn’t cost any extra money. Adding a personal touch takes a gift up a notch or two. For me, the personal touch involves […]
Frugal Christmas Decorating Tips (+ How to Save Money on Your Christmas Tree!)
Want to have beautifully put-together Christmas decor with out spending an arm and a leg on decorations? I have some great tips for you that will help you tastefully set the mood for the Christmas season without killing your Christmas budget. Some of them you can apply right now, others you can put into action […]
Great FAMILY Gift Ideas that Build Unity
Whether you’re giving a gift to grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbors, or friends, you can save money, time, and mental energy by choosing a FAMILY gift instead of gifts for each individual person in the family. Plus, gifts that are great for the whole family can be a ton of fun and really build family […]
Fun and Frugal FAMILY Gift Ideas (that you can DIY)
Giving gifts that the whole family can enjoy– as opposed to individual gifts to each person in the family– is a great way to save money and simplify Christmas time. Who doesn’t want that?! Plus, Family gifts can be lots of fun and really bring the family together. I’m excited to share with you some […]
6 Great Ways to Save Money on Christmas Cards
I love staying in touch with the people I love by way of Christmas cards. I enjoy hearing from friends far and near around the holidays. However, sending Christmas cards out to family and friends can get expensive, especially if you have a tight budget. Today I want to share with you 6 tips to […]
Budgeting for Christmas When You’re in Debt
It’s the time of the year when budget-minded people start thinking about how their finances will accommodate the extra expenses of the holiday season. Actually, the really budget-minded people have been preparing financially for the Christmas season all year long. Divided over twelve months, the holiday expenses are barely noticeable. If you’re in debt, then chances […]
Random Acts of Kindness for Any Budget
I love hearing about and seeing random acts of kindness, especially nowadays when so much of the media is filled with terrible things. What’s even better than just hearing about random acts of kindness is being a part of it. So often we think, “when I’m in a better position financially or when life slows […]
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