Holiday Blessings Jar After Thanksgiving is over and all the turkey leftovers are gone, we may forget about keeping our blessings in the forefront of our minds. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for this year. Our attitude about what we have vs. … [Read more...]
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Caramel Puffcorn: A Super Easy, Super Frugal Holiday Treat
I was first introduced to the concept of Caramel Puffcorn about ten years ago while on a play date with my then-toddler daughter. She took one bite, and it was over: she had a new favorite treat. Over the years, it's become one of our standard … [Read more...]
Create a Holiday Gift Expense Spreadsheet
Track Holiday Spending and Save Money A holiday gift expense spreadsheet (see example below) is a great place to start with your holiday gift-giving budget. Since you're viewing this on a computer, you most likely already have a spreadsheet … [Read more...]
Easy Fall/Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Nature and the Dollar Store
I made a quick and easy centerpiece this afternoon using items from the dollar store and nature. Here's how I did it. First, we dumped out the trick-or-treat bucket and went for a nature walk to gather pine cones. You could also use acorns, … [Read more...]
Deals and Bargains
UPDATED 11/29/18 - Welcome, Friends! I will try to keep this page updated daily as we go into the holiday shopping season. Deals are valid when I post them, but are subject to change at any time. Join Our FACEBOOK DEALS GROUP for up-to-date … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Halloween Decoration: Jack-o-Lantern Yard Lights
Here's a simple and frugal outdoor Halloween decoration. Pick up a few extra jack-o-lantern trick-or-treat buckets from the dollar store. Cut a hole in the bottom of each. Then, stick your solar yard lights inside and plant them back into the … [Read more...]