The holiday season is a thief's favorite time of year. Part of being a savvy shopper is protecting your purchases (and your money) from would-be thieves. Stay safe online Only shop at secure, well-known online shopping sites. Look for the "https:" before you ever enter any personal information into a website. If an offer seems to good to be true, it probably is. Make sure to look for contact info and to research return policies before you buy. Make sure your anti-virus software is … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Kids that Last
One of the most frustrating things as a parent is buying the latest and greatest toy for your child only to discover that it is also the quickest to be be broken and the first to be ignored. Instead of grabbing the hot new toy off the shelf when you're shopping, consider these gift ideas for kids: Books. Every child on the planet should get books as gifts. There are many, many fabulous options to choose from, or you can give a gift certificate to a book store and let children select their … [Read more...]
Frugal Advent Calendar Ideas
When you're a kid, one of the hardest things is waiting for Christmas. An advent calendar is a fun way to help make counting down the days to Christmas easier. You can buy elaborate (and expensive!) advent calendars, such as those that are filled with fancy chocolates or tiny gifts you open each day before Christmas. But I prefer a more simpler approach. Here are some frugal advent calendar ideas: Star and Chain. Make a star from construction paper and then make a paper chain with … [Read more...]
The Holidays Are Coming: Get Ready!
It seemed like we were just celebrating the Fourth of July and now the holiday season is almost upon us! The more prepared you are, the more money you can keep in your pocket. Mandi over at Organizing Your Way has just released a free Christmas planning eBook to help you get organized before the rush of the holiday season. You'll find helpful tips on everything from planning a holiday budget to frugal home decor for the holidays. In addtion, she's also sharing a collection of free … [Read more...]
Thinking About Christmas: Cutting the Costs
I know that Christmas hasn't even been gone a month yet, but I can't help but think about the next holiday season already. I've always tried to shop well in advance of the holiday season because I love finding the best deals, and I just can't bring myself to face the crazy crowds once the Christmas shopping season is in full swing. But this year, I'm thinking about our Christmas shopping a little bit differently. I've decided that my goal is to spend as little as possible out-of-pocket … [Read more...]
What to Do With Unwanted Gifts
Sometimes you get a gift that is just so not you and you think to yourself.... "Ohhhhhh...kaaaaayyyy..." and then struggle to say something polite to the person who gave it to you. After all, it was nice of them to think of you. But what do you do with that gift? Well, here are a few things you can do to make sure those unwanted Christmas gifts don't clutter up your home. Return the gift. If the person who gave you the gift included a gift receipt, then you're in luck. Otherwise, … [Read more...]
Strategies for Those After-Christmas Sales
With a little thought and a little bargain hunting, you can save a lot of money on gifts throughout the entire year starting now. First, consider the obvious things to stock up on: Holiday decor, Christmas wrapping, advent calendars, holiday cookie cutters and stocking stuffers are just a few of the holiday-related items to hit the clearance shelves. You can usually save anywhere from 40 to 90 percent on these items starting in late December and early January. And here's a tip: When … [Read more...]
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