From the monthly archives:

December 2010

Budget-Minded Stocking Stuffer Ideas

I’ve written before that I like to give homemade gifts at Christmas. However, not everything we give is homemade and I also have stockings to fill. I’ve learned to get creative when buying stocking stuffers. I typically try to shop throughout the year so that by Christmas time I have a nice variety of items. [...]

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The 5 am Cup of Tea – A New Staff Writer, December Bargains, and Cheap Gift Wrap Edition

Well here we are in December already. Before you know it, the New Year will be ringing in. I plan to slow down a bit these next few weeks and savor this time – I know it will be gone before I know it. I’m excited to announce my new staff writer — Khaleef Crumbley [...]

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Frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas

With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, my focus for the next week will be in getting my home dressed up for the holidays. It is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. I love to see all of the sparkle and shine of the decorations as I pull out the decorations that have [...]

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30 Days of Homemade Gifts – Personalized Gift Certificates

Another great homemade gift to give is your own gift certificate. Maybe you want to give a friend a couple of hours of babysitting time, or a homemade dinner, or a cooking lesson. Making your own gift certificate lets you offer the gift of yourself! Here are some ideas to get you started. You can [...]

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