Tag: frugal
group name: holidaytips
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November 12, 2008 05:03 AM EST --
Don't you just love the thought of receiving a basket with homemade mixes and jars in it? I love to receive them. I decided along time ago that it was impossible to please everyone on my list. It . . .
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December 15, 2008 05:06 AM EST --
These adorable home-made piggy banks are a great way to teach the skill of saving money. They have clear centers so the child can see the money as it adds up in the bank.
Each year around this time, . . .
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November 28, 2008 02:31 AM EST --
This is such a fun activity to make for Family Night. A great way to have fun. Making a simple board game is one of the easiest and fun things you can do on a rainy afternoon or for a family night activity. . . .
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November 12, 2008 04:55 AM EST --
Gifts in jar are both fugal and well accepted. I like to keep my homemade mixes in jars on my pantry shelf for myself as well. This recipe is for an individual mix. You can store it in a jar or . . .
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November 12, 2008 04:58 AM EST --
I love to make gifts in a jar. I make a variety of them and tuck them in a cute basket to make the perfect gift. They are so easy and taste great. I also make them for myself. It makes life so much easier . . .
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November 20, 2008 04:27 AM EST --
My husband is multi-talented. He is such a great woodworker. Each year around Christmas time, every free minute he has, you will find him in his workshop. He does not usually allow me in there at . . .
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November 20, 2008 04:09 AM EST --
Recently my husband and I went to a local visitors center. They sell locally made crafts and other products. I saw so many things that would be so easy to make but were priced very expensively. . . .
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November 13, 2008 01:16 AM EST --
I wrote this up two years ago, but I know many people are looking for easy ways to cut costs in every day life- let alone at Christmas! Here's some ideas on how to keep the costs low for Christmas . . .
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December 16, 2008 06:43 AM EST --
I remember one year we spent $0. on Christmas gifts. We did however purchase paint, flour etc to make our own gifts for giving including our own daughters. To be totally honest, it was the BEST Christmas . . .
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December 07, 2008 01:36 AM EST --
These make for a nice stocking stuffer, or a great Christmas gift for the various adults on your list- something to hand out at the office, or to friends, extended family, etc.
I found these at http://www.budget101.com/gaggifts.htm#Christmas_Gag_Gifts . . .
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November 20, 2008 03:58 AM EST --
The season of spending has arrived. CHA CHING! CHA CHING ! The Markets, retailers and even the advertisers have shifted into "OVERDRIVE" mode. They say they have the perfect gift for our loved . . .
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December 16, 2008 05:41 AM EST --
There are many ways to make frugal gifts for Christmas. Yes, it is even possible to make really nice gifts for the kids. Each of us are talented in different areas so not all gifts are perfect . . .
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November 20, 2008 02:09 AM EST --
Do you have kids that are away at college to get a gift for Christmas or even an everyday gift that says "I am thinking of you"? Why not try the Cake-In-A-Mug? It is perfect for those college . . .
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November 20, 2008 01:03 AM EST --
We love homemade breads in our home. I used to do it the hard way and kneed my dough by hand but now I have a bread machine and it is so much easier. We do not purchase commercial bread machine . . .
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November 23, 2008 06:22 PM EST --
Everyone is looking for ways to be frugal this holiday season. Homemade mixes are one of the best options for families. It is something they will both use and welcome as their grocery budget gets smaller . . .
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November 19, 2008 04:52 PM EST --
The best tool for making beautiful ornaments to give as gifts (or even hang on your own tree) is those clear Christmas balls. You can often find them in sets of 12 or 24. If you go to Hobby Lobby this . . .
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November 19, 2008 05:33 PM EST --
It's relatively cheap to make a giant batch of cocoa, and if you portion it out and use these cute ideas to decorate it up, it'll be a great gift to give out. You can use it as a gift for a teacher . . .
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November 20, 2008 10:07 PM EST --
Earlier, I posted a comment about giving the gift of time. This year, many people have lost their jobs. Many have had to take cut backs in income. Even those who haven't are feeling a pinch with . . .
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November 12, 2008 08:00 PM EST --
Christmas Gifts on a budget- The Dollar Tree is your BEST FRIEND
Girl ideas $10 or less
BUBBLE TIME- Use a container that you already may have, or buy one from the Dollar Tree. Use one of the . . .
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December 16, 2008 07:48 AM EST --
Woodworking is like any other talent, it has degrees of talent used and required for projects. If you enjoy woodworking that is half the battle in itself. My husband has a wonderful talent for it but . . .
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