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 […]
Ok, so it’s no longer a secret how I feel about Christmas cards. I’ll say this though. If I had a little more time, I’d consider making my own. I love making Christmas gifts for family and friends, I’d probably enjoy cards too. Here’s a project I’m considering for my son this year:
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I can take or leave Christmas cards. I know lots of people who go all out and send cards and newsletters to all their friends, and I think it’s great. Indeed, I send holiday greetings to my friends and loved ones as well. I do think it’s a nice sentiment to be remembered once […]
When it comes to holiday shopping, I’m torn. I despise going to the malls during this time of year. (Actually I despise malls regardless of the holiday.) Online shopping is certainly convenient, but there are all the shipping charges to contend with. Are shipping charges worth the convenience or would you rather stand in line […]
Here’s a great handmade project that would work well as a decoration or to give as a gift. It’s a candy Christmas wreath. I bet it would look nice with those red and white peppermints but it looks like any variety of bright colored candies would work.
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