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School’s out for a few weeks and your kids are ready for some fun! Today, let’s talk about how to keep them busy and enjoy some family togetherness without breaking the bank. Day #1: Bake Cookies. Nothing is better for bonding than cooking together. Decorate your baked creations with colored frosting after they cool. … Read more
Giving co-workers a small gift at Christmas can be both meaningful and inexpensive. We all want to tell those with whom we work that we appreciate them. If your office has a Secret Santa gift exchange, then you’ll find some great, affordable ideas in this post! So, let’s look at some ideas that are both … Read more
It’s so important that we express appreciation to those who impart knowledge and wisdom to our children. Not only do I buy teacher gifts each year for Christmas, but I also teach in the high school department at our local homeschool coop. So, I’ve compiled a list of favoriteYuletide gifts that I have both given and received over the years.
Over the years I’ve developed a number of ways to express appreciation to loved ones at Christmas without spending a lot of money. Let’s look at 24 gifts for $3.00 or less!
I looked my husband in the eye and said, “Our children may not be raised with a lot of money, but they will be raised with a lot fo FUN!” This is especially true during the holidays. Over the years, we sought out free or nearly free opportunities for family holiday fun.
Christmas is, seriously, coming in a matter of days. We all want to bless others and let them know how much we appreciate them during this season of joy. But, what if you have not saved enough money for Christmas? Although much of the year is already in the rearview mirror, you do still have … Read more
Nothing is worse than staring at a list of gift recipients and having absolutely no clue where to go to get them something at a price that you can afford! I don’t generally head to the local mall at any time, Christmas being no exception. I find even the sale prices to be astronomically high. … Read more
I love looking at elegant photos in magazines of the way that other people decorate their homes for the holidays. Although, I have to admit to myself that my abode has fallen short of Better Homes and Gardens status, I also believe that when it comes to decorating, there are a LOT of hacks for … Read more
If you’ve not added the celebration of Advent to your family holiday calendar, it can be a very inexpensive, and yet meaningful, way to help your children remember the reason for the season and the importance of solemnizing our hearts and lives.
The rush to buy gifts during the holiday season can leave you tired and cranky. But, there are some specific strategies that you can use to get ahead of the crowd and insure that you have a solid game plan before you ever leave home (or surf the web). Black Friday has actually morphed into … Read more
