My husband and I don’t typically exchange gifts for holidays, anniversaries or birthdays. We’ve chosen to put that money into our vacation fund instead. But on the occasions that we do exchange gifts, we’ve set a $2, $3 or $5 limit for it. Most of these gifts have meant tremendously more to me than the gifts I was given that cost substantially more. These are some of the creative Valentine’s gifts (and birthday/anniversary) my husband has made me over the {Read More}
Creative Valentine’s Gifts For Your Spouse
February 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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How a Gift Closet Saves You Money!
January 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
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Last week I shared some tips for giving nice baby gifts without breaking the budget. This week I’m going to let you peek into my gift closet and give you some tips for children’s gifts without breaking the budget. First, I should say that I haven’t always had a gift closet. It began as one box in the closet where I’d store gifts I found for family throughout the year. As my sister began having children, it expanded to 2 {Read More}
4 Ways to Give a Great Inexpensive Baby Shower Gift on a Budget
January 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
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When you have children or know lots of families having babies, birthday parties and baby showers can be a huge – and unplanned for – drain on your spending budget. There are a few ways to help keep costs down while still giving a nice gift. This week I’ll share some tips for giving inexpensive yet great baby gifts and next week I’ll share some tips for children’s gifts. Give homemade gifts for baby showers. If you’re crafty, then by {Read More}
Happy Mother’s Day to Me!
May 7, 2012 by 4 Comments
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My sweet hubby put together a fabulous frugal Mother’s Day gift for me yesterday. The kids were excited to give it to me as well. My husband melted chocolates we had on hand and poured them into metal cookie cutters as molds. Before the chocolate completely hardened he used a toothpick to write “We LOVE U” and “Happy Mother’s Day” on them. So very sweet, but that shouldn’t surprise anyone since he makes me sweet notes and flowers regularly! After {Read More}
Handmade Glass Pendants for Mother’s Day Gifts
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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A couple of months ago I saw a project wonderful ad on my site for a glass pendant shop on Etsy. I’ve never really browsed Etsy before, but I thought these pendants were pretty neat. I contacted the shop owner and asked if I could promote her shop on my site. She was probably laughing at my backwards ways, but that’s how I roll! I thought these pendants would make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts. They are handmade upon ordering. She {Read More}
Creative Christmas Gifts for Teachers
November 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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FaveCrafts has some great ideas for “handmade with love” gifts that you can make with your children for their teachers. Plus- they’re made with items you probably already have at home! From decorative flower pens to adorable handmade gift bows, I think you’ll find something inspiring. Click here to download a free e-book from Fave Crafts with 12 great ideas.