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Create a Holiday Spending Plan

November 18, 2010 by Kimberly Danger Leave a Comment

For most shoppers, it’s hard to get through the holiday season without using a credit card. If you can swing it, curtail the urge to put it on plastic this year. Research shows that consumers are … [Read more...]

Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp: Week One, Day Two

November 16, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Did all the frugal recruits make it through Day One? I posted today's Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp Day Two assignment here: Setting a Holiday Budget. We also have a check-in thread here in … [Read more...]

Setting a Holiday Budget

November 16, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 4 Comments

How to Set a Holiday Budget In this post, I'll help you come up with a grand total for your holiday budget and work backwards to fill in estimated amounts for each of the individual items that you … [Read more...]

Dollar Store Craft: Memories Homemade Christmas Ornament

November 15, 2010 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

Here's an easy and fun homemade ornament to make with your kids. You could start a collection of these to remember each year with! I bought a large, silver, plastic ornament at the dollar store and … [Read more...]

Create a Holiday Gift Expense Spreadsheet

November 15, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

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, … [Read more...]

Hostess Tip: Stylish AND Affordable Tableware!

November 11, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Will you be hosting any holiday get-togethers this year? If so, check out this beautiful disposable tableware from Hefty's Waverly line. A 20-count pack is around $3.00 at Walmart. Use this coupon … [Read more...]