gifts

Question: What Do You Give Your Child’s Teacher?

by Christina Brown November 29, 2009

I’m sure many of you are making your list and checking it twice. And those of you with children may be thinking about what to give your child’s teacher. What types of gifts do you give teachers?  What are some frugal ideas for showing some appreciation for the work teachers do? And for those of [...]

Frugal Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers

by Christina Brown December 12, 2008

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget about the quieter (or maybe not-so-quiet) members of your family – your pets! You can spoil your pet without spending a lot of cash: Shop the dollar store. You can find fun dog or cat toys for $1 or less. [...]

7 Gift Ideas for People Who Have Everything

by Christina Brown December 9, 2008

A gift is a token of appreciation… a way for you to express your sentiments for someone close to you. When you can find the perfect gift for an important person in your life, it can make you feel wonderful inside. But what happens when the person you are shopping for has everything they need? [...]

Cheap (or FREE) Christmas Board Books

by Christina Brown December 6, 2008

Are you looking for a sweet gift for a little one? Check out Baby Good Buys for all the details on how to get a set of 12 Christmas board books from Miles Kimball for only $3.49 and free shipping! They’re perfect for little ones to look at. I don’t have this particular set, but [...]

Tips for Cyber Monday

by Christina Brown December 1, 2008

Tomorrow is Cyber Monday – the day when online retailers across the globe offer some of their best deals to mall-weary shoppers. Here are a few tips to finding the deals on Cyber Monday: 1) Know where to look. Look at the websites of trusted online retailers like Amazon, Overstock.com, and Woot, as well as [...]

Get Ready For Black Friday!

by Christina Brown November 25, 2008

It’s just a few short days until Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when merchants across the country hope to lure you into their stores to buy the hottest toys, electronics and fashions for the holidays. You’ve got to be ready. Make your list and check it twice. If you haven’t already started shopping, then [...]

Homemade Gift Ideas

by Christina Brown November 21, 2008

Pull out the hot-glue gun and felt! It’s time to make some homemade gifts for the holidays! Now, for the record, I will be the first to admit: I am not craft or creative. But I can find my way around the internet, and I know there are lots of other folks who are crafty [...]

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