Inexpensive Christmas Gifts That Will Help You Save Money

by | Nov 9, 2019 | Holidays

Finding the right inexpensive Christmas gifts that still show how much you care can be tough. But this list of unique ideas makes it easy!

Remember in the Little House on the Prairie books when Laura receives the inexpensive Christmas gifts of an orange and some candy? 

One year she even got her very own tin cup to use!

And the year that she received her rag doll was so special to her.

Think about that.  Do you think your kids could even tell you what they got for Christmas last year?

The season has morphed from a simple celebration to an over the top holiday. 

Even if you don’t long for those Little House on the Prairie style days in your home, you probably like the idea of cutting back a bit.

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Create a Beautiful Christmas Mantel Under $20 This Year

Create a Beautiful Christmas Mantel Under $20 This Year

by | Oct 8, 2019 | Holidays

Looking for $20 Christmas mantel ideas? Here’s how to use what you have (with a few fun freebies!) to create a fun look.

I’ve always felt pressured to make my mantel look extra special at the holidays.

There are two problems with that.

One: I’m not a DIY kinda gal.  Being crafty just isn’t in my skill set.

And two: I hate to spend money!  It seems like you have to spend a fortune to create most of the beautiful looks you find on Pinterest.

None of that has changed.  But I still decided to set out to create a beautiful Christmas mantel for our home.

And I pulled it off for less than $20!

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The Best Cheap Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (Don’t Worry, She’ll LOVE It!)

by | May 2, 2019 | Happiness & Giving, Holidays

Finding the best cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas isn’t as hard as it seems. She is sure to love these gift ideas (and so will your wallet!).

Of course you love your Mama.  And who doesn’t want to show her how special she is?  

Really, you want her to know how much you love her all year long.  But even more so on Mother’s Day.

Hardly anyone can afford to give their mother the kind of gift she really deserves.  After all the work she’s done for you (she’s your number one fan, after all!), you’d love to give her a trip to an island filled with pampering for, like, a year.

Sadly, your wallet doesn’t agree with you. 

But don’t worry!

You can still get her something special.  In fact, I’ve got a whole list of the best cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas around.  She’s going to love these ideas!

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14 Small Cheap Christmas Gifts For That Last Minute Gift Exchange

14 Small Cheap Christmas Gifts For That Last Minute Gift Exchange

by | Dec 10, 2018 | Holidays

Grab some of these small cheap Christmas gifts this year. Perfect for coworkers, teachers, or that person you didn’t know was coming! (Whoops!)

Have you ever been to a Yankee Swap party?  (You might call it a White Elephant exchange or Dirty Santa.)  

Basically, you show up with a gift and wind up with a random gift from someone else.

There always seems to be one gift that is fought over.  The gift that appeals to everyone.  

It’s fun to be the winner who brings home the coveted gift.  But it’s also fun to be the one who brought the gift that’s sought after.

 

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Make sure you save this list of cheap gift ideas, because honestly it’ll come in handy all year long.  

Think teachers, coworkers, coaches, and whoever else you’d like to show appreciation to (without breaking the bank).

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A Cookie Exchange Is The Delightful Way to Spread Cheer

by | Nov 29, 2018 | Holidays

This year, why not host a cookie exchange? It’s such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer without the cost and hassle of a traditional Christmas party!

Hosting a Christmas party probably sounds like equal parts fun and stress.  How great is it to get together with your favorite people at this special time of year!?

BUT…

It’s also expensive, time consuming, and stressful (what with the planning, cleaning, and prepping.)

Happily I have the perfect solution for you!  The answer is host a cookie exchange!

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Savings on Thanksgiving Dinner That Will Make You Thankful!

by | Nov 13, 2018 | Holidays

From the kitchen, I could hear the kids yelling.

“Mooooom!  Get back in here!  The parade’s back on!!”

As I rushed back to the living room (through our walled off living space that Chip and Joanna would definitely be taking a sledge hammer to) I smiled a little.

Yeah, Thanksgiving can be a little hectic for the Mom in charge of the meal.

But the traditions are just awesome.

There’s something about the simplicity of Thanksgiving that makes me bubble up with joy.

Especially because you can enjoy so many of those amazing traditions without spending a fortune.

In fact, I bet you can save even more money than usual with just a few of the right tricks.

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