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Find Joy During the Holiday Season

Find Joy During the Holiday Season

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

When you run a website like I do, you spend a lot of time online.  And lately, it has been so incredibly draining.  There is a lot of ugliness in the world right now.  There is a lot of anger and judgment.  There are also many people suffering with job loss, heartbreak, mental illness, and physical ailments.  Then there are others who are caught up in the consumerism, who believe that buying the right things means you're "winning" at Christmas. I find it sad to see so much pain and ugliness … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas

Holiday Gifts That Don’t Create Clutter

Holiday Gifts That Don’t Create Clutter

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

This was the year of the great decluttering.  Millions of people read Marie Kondo's Book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and tried to figure out which items in their home sparked joy and which did not. We saw people declutter, downsize, and minimize. And now it's the holidays.  We want to give  gifts that spark joy.  We want to give things that won't create clutter or cause unnecessary work.  How do we give gifts that don't undo the hard work of those trying to live with less?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas

Christmas Gift Idea: Patchwork Soup in a Jar

Christmas Gift Idea: Patchwork Soup in a Jar

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

I wanted to share with you one of the gifts I am making this year. I love to make homemade gifts for my family and friends. Every year I come up with many ideas and this is just one of them that I have planned to gift to two people. This Patchwork Soup in a Jar will accompany a set of five bamboo utensils that I hand painted. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Handmade Gift Ideas

How to Pick the Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Baking

How to Pick the Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Baking

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

Every holiday season it happens.   We head to the kitchen to bake, armed with ingredients, cookbooks, and determination. We bake all kinds of goodies. Some are traditions we simply refuse to skip.  Other times we itch to try a new holiday recipe. But have you ever stopped to think how many of those holiday treats go to waste?  How many times have you tossed out a tray of Christmas cookies because you simply could not eat any more goodies? One way to save time, money and effort is to start … [Read more...]

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7 Gift Ideas for People Who Have Everything

7 Gift Ideas for People Who Have Everything

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

A gift is a token of appreciation. It's 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? What if they tell you they don't want anything? Well, you could be very frugal and just not get anything... but, if you just can't (or won't) do that, here are some gift ideas for folks who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Living

Five Mistakes That Can Break Your Holiday Budget

Five Mistakes That Can Break Your Holiday Budget

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

You made your list.  You checked it twice.  You even have a budget.  You're ahead of most people when it comes to the holidays. But don't get cocky just yet.  You may make some critical mistakes that can break your holiday budget.  Learn what they are and  you'll keep your budget and your sanity in tact this holiday season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Shopping Tips

Best Times To Buy During The Holiday Season

Best Times To Buy During The Holiday Season

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

For years Black Friday was THE day to shop for the best deals.  Then Cyber Monday entered the picture.  And now the holiday sales seem to start earlier and last longer. So what are the best times to buy during the holiday season? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Deals, Shopping Tips

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