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Frugal Gifts for Hard Times

Practically everyone I know seems to be struggling one way or another in these economic times. With the holiday season approaching, it is more important than ever to practice responsible gift giving. This not only means reigning in the spending for yourself, but also giving gifts that are especially thoughtful during this time. Your gift can not only be a delight but also make a positive impact financially. Really think about what your friends, family and associates need. Is it another coffee mug, or would a basil plant in that mug save them money on cooking? Does your nephew need … Continue reading →

Hail in August and Our New Walk

If I wanted a good excuse as any for stopping a home improvement project, I might choose something such as running out of materials or the occurrence of a warm summer rain. Maybe a minor family emergency or the need to watch the Summer Olympics could be a good reason to put things off for another weekend. I would never thought that marble-sized chunks of ice falling from the sky in might put an end to our summer project. A major storm wound up coming through our area. It pelted our house and yard with heavy hail that must have … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Gifts You Can Make

Wow everyone with luxury, whimsey or fun as you impress yourself with your talent. Making gifts for the holidays is so much fun. And there are some great ideas out there to help you choose and create a custom gift that will have plenty of wow factor. Here are some classic ideas to get you started. I love making homemade gifts. Not only are they frugal when you have a limited budget, but you can put a bit of love into each gift. To me, making a gift is just a little more special than going to the store and … Continue reading →

A Great Gift that is Frugal and Patriotic

Looking for an inexpensive gift that will thrill anyone who is a veteran or patriotic? This idea is unique and costs only $20 or less. I was so excited to find out about this idea, because it is the perfect gift for a very special member of my family. I know he will love it, and what’s more, it is very inexpensive, especially compared to the impact it will have. Did you know that you can give someone an actual flag that has flown over the capitol? And even better, you can request that your flag is flown on a … Continue reading →

Fun Treats and Surprises For Advent Calendars

How can it be possible that December is two days away? I did some shopping this morning. I thought that 9:00 a.m. on a Thursday would be a great time to be shopping, that the stores would be empty. I was wrong; the toy aisle at Target was crowded even that early. The craft store nearby was packed, too. I didn’t find many large gifts, but I did some great things for advent calendars. Here are some ideas for advent calendar treats and surprises: – Individually wrapped gourmet chocolates or truffles. They are an indulgence, but last a long time … Continue reading →

Naughty and Nice Snowman Gifts

These cute little gifts are perfect for stocking stuffers or as inexpensive gifts for co-workers, friends, service workers, neighbors and kids. You can choose which you would like to make, depending on whether the person you are giving one to has been naughty or nice. The naughty gifts make great ideas for gag gifts, too. Snowman gifts are really nice (even the naughty ones) because snowmen always have a way of making people smile. Let’s start with the naughty, just because that can be a little bit of fun. Snowman Poop Snowman poop is so easy to make. Just place … Continue reading →

Gift of the Month Club

Here is another great frugal idea that makes a lasting impression. It won’t cost much, especially if you are creative. You can adapt this gift to fit your budget. Another way that this gift is very frugal, is that it spreads the cost of a big gift out over the entire year (or six months, if you choose), so you aren’t hit with a big bill. Many ideas that you can include are free or under $10. To make this gift, you basically gather twelve different envelopes, if you are going to do this for the entire year. Or, choose … Continue reading →

Wrapping Large Presents the Frugal Way

Have you ever tried to wrap a large gift? It can take an entire roll of wrapping paper, or sometimes even two rolls, depending on what you have and the size of the gift. That is definitely not frugal, especially if you didn’t take advantage of last year’s after holiday sales to stock up on wrapping paper. My favorite way to wrap large presents cost only $1 or less. Head over to your local dollar or discount store. No, don’t buy any wrapping paper there. Instead, go over to the section in which they keep the paper tablecloths. The tablecloths … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: November 26th Through December 2nd

It is finally December. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by. It has been a year now, since I first started blogging here at Families.com in the Frugal Living Blog. A lot has happened in the world and in my own life. I continue to be in awe of anyone who practices a frugal lifestyle, and I have learned many different ways to save money. I can’t wait to learn even more. I hope that we can help each other in our efforts to save money and provide for our family. And now, here is the Frugal … Continue reading →

20 Gift Ideas for $10 or Less

There is no need to spend a lot or skip gift giving altogether. Here are some great ideas for gifts that are less than $10. You can give them to friends, relatives, neighbors, grand kids, co-workers, whomever you like. There is something in this list for everyone, from food gifts to toys, to the unexpected little treats that people love but never buy for themselves. Here are 20 different gift ideas that will cost you only $10 or Less. Which ones are your favorites? 1. A ton of coloring books and crayons (Get them at 2 for $1 at dollar … Continue reading →