I purchased a set of pot holders from the Dollar Tree. You simply get out the hot glue gun. Fold one up 1/3 the way and glue the sides. Some of my glue oozed out, so I just stuck a purple rose on each end.
Inexpensive But Thoughtful Gifts
Here are a few of my ideas for inexpensive but thoughtful gifts.
Holiday: Upside Down Christmas Tree
This is my upside down Christmas tree. It is artificial and with bigger branches on the top. I put 1200 LED lights and 400 regular lights (so the ornamotions will work).
When I send out the Christmas cards to those people on my list, I like to put a quote on the back of it after I seal it. I have a book that has some quotes about Christmas in it.
Christmas Caption for Photo of Kids Buried in the Sand
We vacationed at the beach and the kids were all buried in the sand. Any Christmas Caption ideas to go with the picture?
Holiday Pine Boughs Instead Of A Tree
In my small apartment, I have never had room for a standing Christmas tree. In order to have the tree experience, I use pine boughs from the local Christmas tree stand and put them in vases and decorate them!
This page contains Christmas sweets recipes. Whether they are just for you and your family or part of a gift to someone, these sweet treats are sure to be a hit this Christmas.
This is a guide about budgeting for Christmas. Keeping a Christmas budget can help you avoid going over board and being in debt come January.
With some cardstock, a printer, scissors and hole punch you can make your own gift tags. There are many free printable gift tags on the internet that will help make this job easy. This guide contains free printable gift tags.
If you have small children who won't leave your Christmas tree alone, the best thing you can do is give them a tree of their own, with their own unbreakable ornaments.
Decorate a Christmas Tree - Nutcracker Theme
Here is a wonderful video about how to easily add a theme, like the Nutcracker Suite, to your Christmas tree decorating. Be sure to watch the related videos for more tips on decorating you home inside and out.
This is a guide about decorating for Christmas. Making your home beautiful for the holiday season doesn't have to break the bank.
Rhode Island Christmas Charities
I am a mother of 3, who has been through so much this year. My kids had a horrible experience this year. Please if you know where I can get any help for Christmas it would be so much appreciated.
Avoid Compulsive Holiday Spending
Beverly Butler from Well Fargo has some great advice about how to avoid compulsive and over spending during the holidays. Watch the related videos for more helpful tips to keep you within your budget during the Christmas season.
Free Printable Gift Tags for any Occasion
Here you will find lots of styles of gifttags for download that would work great for Christmas gifts or birthday gifts.
This page contains easy Christmas cookie recipes. Christmas cookies are a holiday tradition in just about every household. Quick and easy Christmas cookie recipes make it easier to make the cookies you and your family want during the holidays.
Colorful Christmas Tree Cookies
In this video, Pastry Chef Nicole Ferrigno shows you how to make some super easy, colorful and tasty Christmas tree cookies. Be sure to watch the related videos for more holiday treats.
Lorraine Hooper from Lola Cookies and Treats teaches you how to make classic Christmas peppermint bark. Be sure to watch the related videos for additional steps and more holiday sweets treats.
Christmas Present Photo Card Idea
Get a box large enough to fit your baby in it. Wrap the box and put a ribbon on it. Place the baby in the box and put a bow on top of his or her head. You take the picture outside in the snow, or under your tree.
Where can I apply for Toys for Tots in San Bernardino, California? I am a single parent.
My Frugal Holiday: Thrifty And Green Christmas
How I saved a lot of money this Christmas and helped save the planet while I was at it:
Craft Project: Bethlehem Pin Figures
Decorative or toy pregnant Mary, Joseph, and donkey made mostly from clothes pins and pipe cleaners!
My Frugal Holiday: Gift Ideas For Children
When money is tight and you have children to buy presents for it, is very easy to become disheartened and disillusioned about the whole notion of Christmas. But stop and think for a moment and you will soon realise that you can turn this difficulty to your advantage
Craft Project: Susie Snow Mom and Baby
Susie is an adorable snow mom with her baby made from quilt batting. She will bring smiles to the faces of all those loved ones visiting for the holidays!
