Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Teachers and Coaches

If you have kids, chances are you have teachers, teacher assistants, coaches, tutors, or daycare providers on your Christmas list. And if you are reading this post, chances are that you are a bit like me and want to have some meaning behind the present and not just purchase a gift card (although, all of those people do appreciate gift cards) or another Christmas mug. I want to share some inexpensive gift ideas for teachers and coaches. Some of these gifts would even be great gifts from the … [Read more...]

Gifts You can Make With Your Printer

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Ever since I first printed a t-shirt iron-on transfer from my school's Apple IIe back in 3rd grade, I've been fascinated with the possibility of gifts you can make with your printer. Technology has come a long way since my early days of playing with computers. It's now easier than ever to create simple, inexpensive, and special gifts using your home computer printer. Check out these ideas: Photo gifts. Sure you can print a high quality photo or create a collage and hang it in a frame … [Read more...]

Which Type of Christmas Tree is Greener?

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The holiday season is upon us and chances are you are considering a Christmas tree purchase. But maybe you have been contemplating,"Is it greener to buy an artificial tree to re-use year after year or to chop down a real tree?" Don't presume you know which type of Christmas tree is greener, because you may be surprised. I am going to give you some tips to ponder under each category. Artificial Tree They last for years and can be passed on for generations or donated. Where is it made? … [Read more...]

5 Ideas for Free (or Cheap) Gifts

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The holidays can be stressful enough without the added burden of trying to figure out how to pay for it all. Try out these 5 ideas for free (or cheap) gifts: Photo gifts. You can score everything from free photo collages and calendars to mailing labels. Look for freebies and photo deals at your favorite photo printing places. (Walgreens, Snapfish and Shutterfly are my favorites!) Sometimes you can pick up these items for free in stores. Other times they are free, but you have to pay … [Read more...]

Making Christmas Gifts: Handmade Hand Puppets

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It is that time of year again! The holidays are coming and if you like making Christmas gifts, you are already busy looking for ideas, planning them out and starting your projects. Each year I like to make a few gifts for both of my kids, as well as my husband and some extended family and friends. I also help my kids to make gifts for teachers and friends. I think that we have more meaning in our homemade gifts and they are received with more meaning. With that said, I have never seen anyone … [Read more...]

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

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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 the holiday season that once it’s over you can’t help but feel a little sad and exhausted. Some of us use this time to do a little retail therapy - shopping with gift cards or finding bargains at the after-Christmas … [Read more...]

Handling Gift Wrap Emergencies

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photo credit: Carole Carey Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, no wrapping paper, no Scotch tape to be found. What's a person to do? Get creative of course! Rather than running out to the store to pay full price for wrapping paper and supplies, consider some of these easy substitutes: Gift wrap. Use newspaper, or decorate brown paper bags or butcher paper. If your gift is small, you can use your computer to create gift wrap. You can use your simple word … [Read more...]

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