According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine's Day gifts this month. Not to mention the amount of money spent by the more than 70 million who will dine out for the holiday. But, saying I love you doesn't actually have to cost a thing. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] Gift Giving Inexpensively
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine's Day gifts this month. Not to mention the amount of money spent by the more than 70 million who will dine out for the holiday. But, saying I love you doesn't actually have to cost a thing. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] 
I can’t believe I’m heading out to shop today—I was doing so well this year! I just found out that the amazing gift I purchased for my sis weeks ago was given to her yesterday by someone else. And, so I’m off in search of another perfect gift. While I hope to finish today, and [...]
I know, I know. Gift cards & money aren’t the most personal gifts, but sometimes it’s just the way to go. It’s often hard to come up with just the right gift for some people, especially at the last minute. And, sometimes the right…
On this chilly day, I wanted to share about BlanketStatements.org. For every blanket that is sold in their online store, Blanket Statements will donate an identical blanket to a local women’s shelter. Those that purchase the blanket can choose to include a message with the blanket that is donated or give it anonymously. I love [...]
31 Days to a Better Budget Giving Gifts on a Budget Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. I was originally going to focus on the entertainment budget today, but last night I had a brainstorm and switched tactics. I started [...]
Merry Christmas, dear friends & readers—I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. This is my last post until the middle of next week. I need a break between the countdown and our new year plans. See you on the flip side! The Countdown to Christmas is officially at its end—just 1 day until [...]
It doesn’t take a lot to turn a small gift into a big presentation—you just need a simple way to make the gift look like more than it really is. We gave simple Starbucks gift cards to Stacia’s teachers this year in a coffee mug bouquet. I cut a small piece of floral foam, slipped [...]
The Countdown to Christmas is bringing us closer & closer to the big day—8days until Christmas. Image by Premier Packaging via Flickr On Friday night, I attended Angie’s annual cookie exchange. It was a lot of fun, and I left with dozens of different cookies for the hubby to share at his office this week. [...]
SWAGG is a free mobile app (download here) that lets you shop smarter using your mobile phone. Buy, send or swap SWAGG GIFTS and organize your old school plastic gift cards. For every download of the app between now and Dec. 31, 2010, SWAGG will donate $1 to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) , up [...]
The Countdown to Christmas continues—10 days until Christmas. Are all your presents wrapped and under the tree? If not, check out Shannon’s tips for avoiding the paper trash this holiday season. Gift wrap can be costly. Not only is it costly, it is ultimately trash. So this holiday season, why not try some alternatives to [...]
