DIY Project – Gift Card Envelope
December 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Robin from Frugal Family Times sent along the link to her tutorial explaining how to sew a simple gift card envelope! So cute!
For those of you that give gift cards, how do you like to present them? Any unique wrapping ideas you can share with us?
I’m Wondering – How Do you Keep Christmas Gift Giving in Check?
December 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Although this idea isn’t a new one, I really like the idea of giving “want, need, wear and read” gifts each year for Christmas. I think it’s a great idea to not only help keep costs down, but to possible reduce some of the spoiling!
I’m wondering: How do you keep Christmas gift giving in check? Do you?
Fun Ways for Children To Give
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for some ideas to get your kids in the giving spirit, check out this post, 3 fun ways for children to give, on Money Saving Mom!
What are your tips to get kids in the giving spirit?
Christmas Project – DIY Cornstarch Ornaments
December 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Aren’t the ornaments picture above beautiful?
Learn how to create these classic cornstarch ornaments over at The Pickled Herring! Perhaps a fun craft for kids?
Thanks, Kathryn!
A Homemade Christmas Gift – Gingerbread Caramel Corn
December 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I thought that today’s homemade gift idea would be a great last minute gift…if you can keep from eating it yourself! I think I’d be making two batches. 
Create some delicious gingerbread caramel corn with the instructions from Heather Christo Cooks.
Looking for more Homemade Christmas Gift ideas? Click on the image below!
A Homemade Christmas Gift – Sweet Smelling Body Spray
December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Create some sweet smelling body spray as a Christmas gift with these easy instructions from Bliss Tree!
See more homemade Christmas gift ideas by clicking the image below:
Frugal Stocking Stuffers
December 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Looking for some cheap stocking stuffer ideas? Below I’ve compiled a list of some items that you might enjoy!
- Christmas is the only time of the year when I have fun with a Scratch Ticket or two!
- Toothpaste (get some cheap with coupons!)
- Toothbrush
- Candy/Chocolate
- Homemade CD
- Homemade cookies
- Travel sized toiletries
- Gift cards (give a $10 Starbucks card you’ve earned free with Swagbucks!)
- Flash drive
- Deck of cards
- Mandarin oranges
- Hot Wheels
- Gum
- Crayons, Pencils, Felt pens
- Notebooks
- Nail polish
- Socks
- Hair accessories
- Tea or coffee (those Starbucks VIA or Nescafe individual packages might be great!)
- Maybe some of the freebies you’ve found on Simply Frugal?
Have you got any other ideas? What do you normally add to stockings?
Tim Hortons – Free Holiday Skating!
December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tim Hortons is offering free holiday skating in British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI and Saskatchewan!
Click here to see the exact locations and specific times.
A Homemade Christmas Gift – DIY christmas Towels
December 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I think these DIY Christmas towels would be a cute gift to help someone liven up their home for the holidays!
