So Valentine’s Day is next week. For most couples it’s a day to celebrate and show your appreciation of each other. For most of us romantic evenings in overpriced bistros are out of the question. What follows are some ideas for a romantic evening together. None of them cost much money and all come […]
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I love you dearly
Even when the thermostat is set at 52.
We don’t go out to dinner
or take in a show,
but we visit the library
to save on dough.
We’re saving so much money
by doing it ourselves,
That’s why we have no paint on our walls
or bedroom shelves.
You don’t buy diamonds […]
If you know me, you know I’m not at all interested in football. There are plenty of people who are, however, and lots of parties are going on. While it’s not my thing, I’d like to offer a few suggestions for hosting a football party that won’t break the bank.
Have a potluck - Assign […]
I received a very nice email yesterday from someone who read my Valentine’s Day post about how I buy some wine and make a nice dinner on Valentine’ Day since my husband and I don’t go out. She said she doesn’t do either because a “good” bottle of wine can cost $30 or $40 or […]
So in two weeks it’s going to be Valentine’s Day. As much as I’d love chocolates, jewelry and wining and dining, my husband is simply too cheap. There. I said it. I love him, really I do, but he’s not at all romantic. If I want any sort of romance or celebration I have […]
I always agonize over what to get teachers and bus drivers as gifts. When my sister was a teacher, she was forever bringing home mugs and other items that would just pile up in the attic. It wasn’t that she didn’t want them, it’s that she had so many. So what do you get […]
Today while braving the pre-storm crowds at the supermarket, I came across the following items in the bargain aisle:
Christmas cards: Boxes of 30 selling two for one.
Christmas ornaments: Boxes with half a dozen or more selling 2 for $5
Menorahs: $7.99 for a Menorah selling for $14.00 originally.
Other various and sundry holiday items.
With Christmas just a […]
You know what place I love this time of the year? Oriental Trading. For those not in the know, they specialize in inexpensive gifts and craft items, sold in “lots” usually a half dozen or dozen. I love to get gift bags from Oriental Trading and even more, crafts.
My son and I make up over […]
If your kids like to give, they may be looking to make some great Christmas gifts for their loved ones. Here are a few our son has given to us in previous years. Mind you, he was in preschool when he made a couple of these gifts, but as you can see, even grownups can […]
A couple of years ago, my son and I would take long walks around the neighborhood while pulling his wagon to collect his “treasures”, usually pinecones. We had so many pinecones in the house we decided to make them into ornaments to give to friends and family and also use to decorate our […]
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