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Fun and Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts

With some of these creative ideas, you’ll be able to get Valentine’s gifts for all of the sweethearts in your life. Make it fun and frugal. Valentine Gifts for Kids Sneakers with fun designs are in demand for girls right now. If you don’t want to spend $50 on one of these types of sneakers, make them yourself. Purchase an inexpensive pair of tennis shoes or other plain sneakers on sale. Then using fabric markers, add some fun Valentine’s designs. To make them really special, add the child’s name as well. Create a little card craft kit. First check with … Continue reading →

But It’s My Birthday!

Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear me! Happy birthday to me! Yep, you guessed it: It’s my birthday. Another year gone, another year older. Birthdays used to be so exciting. I remember looking at the calendar in anticipation when I was younger, counting down the days until I got to eat cake and open presents. It was nearly impossible to go to sleep the night before. I’d wake up early, go into my parents’ bedroom, and the entire family would gather around for gift opening. I would be freed of my morning duty of making … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: January 28th Through February 3rd

Did you keep warm this week? Yesterday was such a nice day that we took advantage of it an went out for a long outdoor outing before the Super Bowl. We got a lot of fresh air and exercise all for free! This past week, we shared some ideas for keeping warm with a low thermostat, temptations, library and laundry tricks and some ideas for Valentines Day. Here are all of the articles, in case you missed any. Thanks for reading. January 28th Frugal Week in Review: January 21st Through January 27th With talk of a recession, many more people … Continue reading →

Personalized Valentine Gifts to Display on Your Walls Forever and Always

In addition to personalized Valentine’s gifts to display in your home, I found some wonderful personalized pictures and photo frames too. Again, you could bring these out just for seasonal décor…or you could leave them up all year round to celebrate your eternal love. (All were found at Personal Creations.) Prints and Canvas Pictures Lover’s Lane Parking Sign: This one is so cute and unique. Might just give you some ideas about hopping in the back seat for real! $19.95 SUPER FAVE Romantic Sunset Canvas: Choose from framed, unframed, two lines or three. Write your names in the sand, or … Continue reading →

Personalized Gifts to Delight Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is just a little better than two weeks away but there’s still time to order gifts that can be personalized to make your sweetheart feel truly sweet. Below is a list of my favorite finds for her, for him, and ones you can personalize to give to either him or her. For Her Sterling Silver Better Half Pendant from Personal Creations: Two bodies form a heart, but it’s the personalized sentiment card that can be personalized that makes this gift special. $69.95 Rhinestone Heart Pendant with Keepsake Box from Personal Creations: What girl wouldn’t like to get a … Continue reading →

Frugal Valentines Blogs

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your day is filled with lots of good things. Here we are battling lots of snow. Yesterday, I paid a group of kids $15 to shovel the walk, and it was not very frugal. They did a very poor job. So, I was very resigned to having to shovel the rest of the snow today. Wow, as I was writing this, my very great neighbor knocked on the door. He offered to move my car so he could use his snow blower on the street. He already did our walk and the sidewalks on the … Continue reading →

Valentines Day for Single Parents

February 14th is Valentines day. I’m posting this early so if you decide to celebrate it the way I do, you have time to prepare. It is a day to celebrate your love. I’ve heard single parents say before, “But I’m a single parent, note the word single. What do I have to celebrate.” Here is my response to that statement. Yes, you are a single parent, note the word parent. You have the greatest love of all to celebrate. You have the love of a parent for a child to celebrate. Valentines day doesn’t have to be about romantic … Continue reading →

The Frugal Blog Week in Review: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Hello there! It is a quiet Saturday evening on the day before the Superbowl. my husband is getting the last kid to bed, I’m listening to my new Nora Jones music, and I am seriously thinking of taking a nice hot bath. Before that, though, I wanted to bring you the week in review for the Frugal Living Blog. I know you read every blog faithfully, so I’ll just assume you want to reread them all again. Saturday, January 27 Save on Paper: Take Advantage of Junk Mail In an earlier blog, Save on Paper: The Three Best Ways, I … Continue reading →

A Frugal But Very Fun Valentine’s Day Activity

Finding new and innovative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, can be fun and romantic. Most “date ideas” that I share can be done with children and friends too, rather than just a romantic partner, and this one is no different. This is a fun and creative way to spend some time on Valentine’s Day. It is one of my most favorite ideas, and I cannot remember where I learned about it. First, you will need to come up with a lock box with a key. You will also need to make several contacts first, to be sure everything is set … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Often dubbed the most romantic day in the year, Valentine’s Day is a time for love. Remember, just because you aren’t married, or do not have a boyfriend or girlfriend, does not necessarily mean that you can not have a Valentine and celebrate this special day. In fact, your children, your friends, anyone can qualify to be your Valentine. It’s about loving someone, not necessarily being “in love” with someone. And Valentine’s Day is a day to recognize that connection and spend some quality time together. Stroll In The Park Sometimes, it is … Continue reading →