Recent Frugal Blog | Seasonal & Holidays PostsBuying a Used Christmas Treeby Mary Ann RomansYesterday at 08:23 AMBelieve it or not, you can get a nice Christmas tree when you buy a used one. Most people debate about whether to by a live or an artificial tree. If artificial is your choice, then do consider getting one that has been pre owned. You'll save a lot of money. Creating a Meaningful Christmas on a Budgetby Mary Ann Romans17 Nov 2009 01:05 PMSo many families are struggling right now with the economy and are wondering what to do about Christmas and gifts for the kids. The stores are still screaming about deals, deal and deals. The kids see commercials for the latest hot toys that seem to cost more than my first car ever did. Choosing Good Value Toys This Holidayby Mary Ann Romans10 Nov 2009 01:10 PMWhen you are deciding which toys to buy your kids this holiday season, it helps to keep three things in mind. You want toys that have a long play value, toys that educational or enriching, and toys that are inexpensive. The trick is to find toys that have all three attributes. Hosting Santa's Workshopby Mary Ann Romans06 Nov 2009 07:45 AMEach year, it seems that we wind up spending too much money on the holidays. One of the ways to cut this expense down while reinforcing the validity of Christmas is to concentrate on gifts that come from the heart, gifts that are made by hand. Ways to Save on Holiday Cardsby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2009 11:53 AMDoes your budget include Christmas cards for this year? If not and you still want to send them, consider the following options. They will help you save money and still follow this cherished tradition. First take a look at what cards you may already have before you purchase any new ones. Frighteningly Not Frugalby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2009 06:31 AMI just read an article about some halloween festivities that happened yesterday. A local town sponsored a pumpkin walk, where kids could visit downtown and trick or treat safely. Christmas Tree Savingsby Mary Ann Romans30 Oct 2009 09:44 AMVery often when we are budgeting for Christmas, we think of the gifts and maybe the food. We usually leave out the cost of the Christmas tree and any extra lights or ornaments that may go with it. But the Christmas tree can be an expense to budget. Affording Toys for the Holidays 2by Mary Ann Romans29 Oct 2009 04:15 PMAre you in a panic about how to afford the toys that you would like to give your kids this holiday? This is the second in a two-part series. Through these posts, I can offer some tips on being able to afford toys for your kids without compromising your financial stability. Affording Toys for the Holidaysby Mary Ann Romans29 Oct 2009 09:03 AMIf you are having a lean year, like many of us, you might have started getting concerned about the holidays and how you will be able to afford getting toys and other gifts for your children. My Search for a Frugal Doggie Costumeby Mary Ann Romans24 Oct 2009 07:24 AMI was shopping at Target yesterday, looking for a Halloween costume for my youngest child. He really wants to be a doggie, and I thought that this would be an easy find. Recent Blog Comments |
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