I will admit that there are parts of the holiday season I do not enjoy. Maybe it's the commercialism of Christmas, maybe it's the feeling that I need to be Martha Stewart and Santa Claus in one cheerful person. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I shop for 24 people!I find myself constantly trying to keep the true meaning of the holiday in the forefront, but it is hard sometimes.So when the publishers of Christmas Sucks: What to Do When Fruitcake, Family, and Finding the Perfect … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift Ideas
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 AND creative and can help me come up with frugal gift ideas.Here are a few basic frugal gift ideas that I have done in the past:Photo gifts such as calendars, scrapbooks, t-shirts, and collages.Gifts-in-a-jar. I've made all kinds … [Read more...]
Saving Some Green on Gift Wrap
Whatever happened to "brown paper packages tied up with string" anyway?It seems like when it comes to the holidays, the gift wrap can cost just as much as the gift!And there's also the environmental cost to consider. How much shiny paper and ribbon goes straight into the trash every Christmas? So this year I've decided to try to find more frugal, environmental-friendly ways to wrap Christmas gifts. Re-use last year's gift bags. That's right... re-gifting may be tacky by some, but re-gifting a … [Read more...]
Review: Debt-Proof Your Holidays
There is a very short window between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. If you wait until Black Friday to start your shopping, you just may find yourself with a giant credit card bill in January. You can avoid the consumerism trap by reading one of my favorite books: Debt-Proof Your Holidays by Mary Hunt. Mary Hunt, also known as the Everyday Cheapskate, is the author of many books that can help you live a debt-free life. Debt-Proof Your Holidays is a quick-read, and it is loaded with … [Read more...]
Gifts that Help Others Save Money
There are an infinite number of gift-giving possibilities this holiday season. But during tough economic times, the best gift may just be one that saves the recipient some money. Here are a few ideas: Books. A few carefully selected books can help someone save their hard earned money or make 2009 the year they start to attack their debt. Check out books by Mary Hunt, Dave Ramsey, and other debt-beaters. Cookbooks, home improvement books, and other how-to books can give people the tools … [Read more...]
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