Want to score big deals on items that you use everyday? Want to pay pennies on the dollar for next year’s holiday decor, gift wrap, and other holiday miscellany? Then keep reading my top tips for shopping the after-holiday clearance sales and you’ll save big on everyday items. I am not much of a coupon […]

Have a large extended family that buys gifts for everyone? Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about […]

Christmas is coming! That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit shopping. The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. My mission is for all […]

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 MORE Free Christmas Gift Ideas. Seriously, the possibilities are ENDLESS when thinking outside the (gift) box. 10 FREE Christmas Gift Ideas 1. Create a Family Favorites Recipe Booklet If your family has a lot of favorite recipes […]

Gifts must be expensive and store bought—-SAID NO ONE, EVER! Totally FREE Christmas Gift Ideas? Yepper! Coming up with a FREE Christmas gift idea goes against the norm. There’s outside pressure during the holidays to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. I read recently that Americans […]