holidays

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

by Christina Brown December 28, 2011

photo credit: matt It’s been a few days since the holiday, and now it’s time to deal with the holiday blues. All the shiny glitz of new toys and gifts has worn off.  Most of the leftovers are gone.  The kids are coming off their sugar highs. There is such a big build up to [...]

Switch to LED Christmas Lights and Save

by Jessica December 1, 2011

We’ve been upgrading our Christmas lights over the past few years to LED lights. The main motivating factor behind this is to conserve energy and reduce our electrical costs but still enjoy lighting up our how with lots of multicolored twinkling lights. Most of our lights are of the mini version, except our tree which [...]

Organizing on a Budget: Holiday Decor

by Michelle November 30, 2011

Oh, the holidays!  How I love thee! Seriously, I l-o-v-e this time of year.  I love the white snow, the bright lights, the music, the beautiful decorations and it does not hurt that red is my favorite color. Earlier in my adult life, I accumulated A LOT of holiday decorations.  First from craft-type shows, and [...]

Shop for the Angel Giving Tree Online

by Christina Brown November 27, 2011

If you’ve ever participated in the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree, you know how it works: You find a Salvation Army tree in a store, take a paper angel tag from it, and purchase a much needed item for a person in need listed on the tag. Then you return your item to the store [...]

Tips to Help You Survive the Holidays

by Christina Brown November 20, 2011

photo credit: John Attebury From the shopping to the meals, the holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. And if you’re not careful, it can also be one of the most expensive times of the year. I’ve gathered up a collection of more than 35 of my favorite articles to save [...]

Saving Money on Holiday Cards

by Christina Brown November 18, 2011

photo credit: sun dazed Sending holiday greeting cards can get pretty pricey. And when you’re busy creating personal holiday greetings, it’s easy to forget that you also have to pay to mail them. Here are a few ways you can save money on your holiday cards: Have a plan. Determine what type of holiday cards [...]

Create a Christmas Cheat Sheet for Next Season

by Christina Brown January 4, 2011

Photo credit: thomaseagle I know. The last thing you want to think about is next Christmas. But with a little time and effort right now, you’ll make your next Christmas a whole lot easier. Here’s how: Grab a notebook, a writing utensil and a warm beverage.  Then find a comfy chair to sit in. You’re [...]

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