Are you trying to make more homemade gifts this year? If you have a little girl on your Christmas list, here are DIY gift ideas for girls to help inspire you. My daughter received so many homemade gifts growing up. I sewed dress up clothes for her and clothing and accessories for her dolls. It wasRead More
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys
Are you looking for DIY Christmas gift ideas for boys? We have you covered with easy homemade gifts! Many people think it is harder to make homemade gifts for boys than it is for girls, but I don’t think so. My boys may be easy, but I could just give them wood and nails ifRead More
8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer
Are you wondering how to make your Christmas tree last longer this year? Use the tips below to extend the life of your tree and reduce needle drop. Since a “real” Christmas tree can be quite an investment, you probably want to preserve it as long as possible. In order to do this, you needRead More
Frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas
These frugal Christmas decorating ideas will allow you to decorate your home for the holidays without blowing your budget. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me, having your home decorated for the holidays is part of the fun. However, this has been a tough economic year for many of us.Read More
7 Ways to Save on Shipping Christmas Gifts
Shipping gifts can get quite expensive! Use these 7 Ways to Save on Shipping Christmas Gifts this year. For many of us that have friends and family spread all over the country and even the world, shipping our gifts is a must. With the price of shipping really going up the last couple of years,Read More
How to Save Money On Common Expenses Using Gift Cards
Gift cards are a common gift these days, but did you know they are a great tool for saving money? Here is how to save money on common expenses using gift cards. Do you have gift cards laying around that you haven’t used yet? You probably already know you can save money by using them,Read More
How to Get Your Budget Back on Track After Holiday Spending
For most people, the holidays are a very stressful time of year. It seems like the minute summer ends the holidays come at us full steam! We get hit with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Unless you’re rolling in the dough, it’s hard to afford all of these holidays and everything that goes alongRead More
Ways to Save Money on a Christmas Tree
We search for ways to save money on just about anything from gifts to decorations during this time of year. Your Christmas tree should be no different. Whether you go with a fake Christmas tree or the real thing, there are several ways you can save on your holiday’s decoration’s crowning glory. Ways to SaveRead More
9 Frugal, Last-Minute Gift Ideas
We have just a couple more weeks of shopping left to do before Christmas is here. With the holiday coming up on us so quickly, you may be scrambling to find something that is not only great for the recipient, but easy on your wallet. Here are 9 Frugal, last-minute gifts: 1. Head to theRead More
Sweet & Simple Gifts: DIY Sock Cupcake Gift
If you are looking for a sweet treat to gift your friends and family this holiday season, look no further than this DIY sock cupcake. It is so simple to make, and you can actually grab all of the supplies you need at your local Dollar Tree store. The best part? It is a sweetRead More
Frugal & Festive Fun: Darling DIY Cookie Wreath
The holidays are approaching, and this means lots of baking will be taking place in the kitchen. And while you might be busy baking cookies for after dinner treats and guests, did you know they can also come in handy in your crafting? Using cookies to create a darling cookie wreath is so easy, andRead More
Save Money and Time this Christmas with TrackIF
Have you ever wished that you could monitor all of your favorite websites using a single alerting platform so you don’t have to setup and manage accounts with dozens of sites. With TrackIF you can and it is FREE! Say you’ve been watching a new gadget that your husband wants, waiting for it to dropRead More
How to Make a Hurricane Candle Holder
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I love decorating for Christmas. I especially love adding a touch of romance and elegance by decorating with hurricanes and candles. Hurricane candle holder are an elegant way to decorate your home with candles and add warmth to your home for the Holidays. Not only areRead More
How To Save Money on Gift Wrap
Saving every dime you can during the holidays presents quite a challenge when all sorts of small expenses creep up, starting with wrapping paper. The cheapest way is usually to wrap the gifts yourself, unless of course they come with free gift wrapping services, but even wrapping them yourself can cost you more than youRead More
Preparing for a Frugal Holiday Season
Preparing for a frugal holiday season can be stressful, especially when you feel you have to buy fabulous presents for everyone on your list. Luckily, you don’t have to worry, if you budget accordingly. You should shop smart and alone – stragglers come at a price. Don’t worry though! You’ll get through this holiday inRead More
How to Save Money on Christmas Cards
For those that have friends and family that are too far of a distance to go and visit, sending cards is the common way to send our holiday love and cheer. It may not seem like a lot at first, but the costs associated with sending cards, especially if your list of those to sendRead More
