Throwing a Grandma Shower?
What Grandma does not have a brag book? I would check to see if she has a digital camera, if she does, I would get her photo paper and an album. If she does not maybe get film (or disposeable camera) and an album. Or, if there is a lot of people to chip in...
Hat Theme Party?
One thing that I make for Halloween might be a good treat. It is simple to make: You need fudge stripe cookies, hershey kisses, licorice ropes (thin ones) and chocolate icing. Flip the fudge cookie over and put a little bit of icing around inner hole to secure...
Starting on Christmas Gifts
Last year (after Christmas), I picked up plastic candy forms in Christmas shapes (only 10 cents each!) and clear glass Christmas ornaments and paints. I plan on making scented soaps for the women and chocolates for the men in my family from the candy forms...
Reducing My Utility Bills?
I know that they cost a bit of money- but have you switched to the energy efficeint light bulbs? I have heard many people get them but I have not as of yet- I plan on getting some when they are on sale. I agree with what the other posters put- shut off lights...
Eating for a Month on $150?
Definately look into an Aldis close by and the Angel Food Ministries! Also cooking from scratch helps a lot! We went from 2 incomes to 1 (we had a baby and could not afford to have child care- even with help from a state agency). I joined a food bank (which...
Purchase Your Clothes Off Season
I have been buying clothes off season for awhile now. My oldest daughter is becoming label obsessed- unfortunatley my wallet disagrees! In April of this year we had to go to the mall to pick up a present, she convinced me to go to Limited Too- which is her...
