These sugar scrubs are fun to make and give as gifts. Use a small jar with decorative ribbon to make it look extra special. Or, just use them to pamper yourself! Sugar Exfoliating Foot Scrub: One part petroleum jelly One part white sugar A … [Read more...]
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Coordinating Book and Homemade Toy Gift Ideas
Do you love giving children books as gifts? We sure do. I also like making homemade toys. Here are some gift ideas that combine the two - a favorite picture book and a homemade toy to go with it! Of course, you can always buy a coordinating toy, … [Read more...]
Grocery Savings Tip: Create a Holiday Menu Plan
You’ve heard me say it before; planning ahead helps you save loads of money. During the holiday season that isn’t true for just gifts – it’s true for meals as well. The weeks before Christmas and into New Year's Eve are going to be BUSY with a … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Last year some of my neighborhood friends got together and made a huge batch of homemade Baileys Irish Cream suitable for gift-giving. It was a fun night for all involved, and we came away with lots of cute little jar gifts of our homemade Baileys … [Read more...]
How to Make Charitable Giving a Priority
Giving to those less fortunate is a great way to help you feel even more blessed this holiday season. At a time when kids have presents on the brain, helping those in need is a great way to teach them that it’s more important to give than to … [Read more...]