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It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has a partner or friend on speed dial for emergency retail store runs. Luckily, there are lots of … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
If you’ve had enough of the same decorations every December, then you must try these giant Christmas light balls. These brightly lit globes will surely bring a festive touch to your front yard. You can also set them up on your balcony, patio, window, or doorway. Smaller versions can be hung on trees for a unique light display. You can mix … Read more
As a newlywed on a budget, I’m pinching pennies this Christmas. I’d love to buy my loved ones the very best, but we’re just getting started as a married couple and thrifty spending is definitely a priority. This year, I’m relying heavily on DIY gifts — namely DIY scarves! Now, I’m no seamstress, so sewing isn’t … Read more
The holidays are a special time of year. Families come together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company, creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Growing up, our best memories were rarely about the presents or the expensive holiday events around town; even now, I probably couldn’t tell you what I got under the tree … Read more
We want to help you balance your budget this holiday season so we searched the web to give you this list of gift ideas just under $30. Surely there’ll be a gift that’s perfect for your loved ones from among these. 1. Plaid Blanket Scarf Large and lovely scarf – the perfect gift this season! Click … Read more
Some Christmas treats are so easy that kids can make them on their own with a bit of help from parents. These treats will surely keep your little ones busy these days and happy to help out in making Christmas more cheerful and fun. 1. Coconut Snowmen Vanilla ice cream rolled in coconut and put on … Read more
No time to put up Christmas decors but still want to get into the Christmas spirit? I am happy to help you with some last-minute decor preparations. Here are some beautiful ornaments and Christmas trees I collected to adorn your home in style. They are not only easy to make but also inexpensive. Stay in tune with the … Read more
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but particularly hard on the budget, especially for those who have a particularly long list of family and friends. The search for cheap Christmas gifts usually turns up with items that are so common and are given just for the sake of having something to give. We … Read more
Christmas is fast approaching and you are thinking of what gifts to give without breaking your bank. After a mental check, you realize that you have a long list of people you want to be happy this season. Sometimes, we are pressured to buy something that is not even on our budget just to surprise that … Read more