Holiday music starts in our house the day after Thanksgiving — and doesn’t stop until a few days after Christmas. I just love it and can never quite bear to let it go when the holiday season ends. We have CDs, mp3s, and a dedicated radio st…
{The New Home Ec} Countdown to Christmas: Frugal Traditions for the Holiday Season
The countdown to Christmas is officially on — with just 24 days to go, our December calendar is already filling up. We have Girl Scout events, school musicals, family celebrations. And, somewhere in the middle of it, we try to find ways to enjoy …
{The New Home Ec} 20 Festive Dollar Store Projects for Gorgeous Home Decor
It’s time to deck the halls, and I’m sorry to say my holiday decor is looking a little sad. Most of it was purchased on Christmas clearance throughout the years, not that there’s anything wrong with that. A hodge-podge of kids’ …
{The New Home Ec} Not Ready to Pay? Lay It Away!
Remember layaway? It was a great way to start your gift shopping early, while paying just a little at a time. I remember my mom making layaway payments, once upon a time. And, it was my favorite way to shop when the hubby and I first got married. The l…
Save on Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations for less. Do your research, find the right store and get what you need!
5 Days Until Christmas: Don’t Forget to Feed the Reindeer
Our Countdown to Christmas officially ends this weekend—only 5 days until Christmas. The children are excited to bake cookies for Santa this week. They will each lovingly select one of
Five Scams That Steal Your Christmas Twinkle
It’s that time of year again when cyber criminals are hard at work trying to separate you from your holiday joy. They’re busy tricking victims into contributing to made-up charities, investing in Ponzi schemes and bidding on phony auctions. All in an attempt to take advantage of your generosity and to steal your cash.
The Snow Room – A Winter Wonderland in Austin
Since it’s our first Christmas in Texas, 70 degrees and sunny isn’t exactly putting us in the holiday spirit. Especially when our home state is getting pummeled with blizzard-like conditions.
12 Free Days of Indy Christmas
In the 12 days leading up to Christmas, more than a dozen attractions and businesses in Indy offer free admission. This is an annual event in the Indianapolis area, and
FREE Custom Holiday Gift Tags
I used to buy gift tags on clearance each year after Christmas. The problem was either they didn’t stick or the space was too small to fit all our names.