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
{The New Home Ec} 14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending a Dime
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 do…
Simple Ideas for the Very Last Minute Shopper
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
{The New Home Ec} 18 Creative Ways to Give Cash & Gift Cards
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…
Share the Warmth
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
1 Day Until Christmas: Very Last Minute Gift Ideas
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
Big Gifts From Small Packages
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.
8 Days Until Christmas: Gift Wrapping Party
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
9 Days Until Christmas: The Gift of Memories
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
13 Days Until Christmas: Easy, Frugal, Homemade Gifts (More Edible Treats)
The Countdown to Christmas is heating up—13 days until Christmas. I love holiday baking—I love homemade gifts, my friend’s annual Christmas cookie swap and, well, eating delicious treats. What I