Best Secret Santa Gifts
Pull together one of these fun and frugal gifts for your next secret Santa event or other gift exchange.
The Holiday Season
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10 Best Christmas Read Alouds
If you’re looking to create a new family tradition this holiday season, start a collection of Christmas Read Alouds. We’ve created a list of some of the best Christmas books for kids. Reading books with the whole family is a perfect way to create memories during the busyness of the season, and can quickly become one of…
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Tips for Traveling as a Family at the Holidays
Holiday family travel can be tiring, but traveling as a family is worth it when you make memories with your kids and spend time together. Follow these tips to make the experience fun and less-stress. Are you hitting the road this holiday season? Are you looking forward to it like a little kid on Christmas…
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Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Let no one be bored or sad on Thanksgiving Day! Make your young guests feel special by planning some Thanksgiving activities for kids. You don’t need to do much, but if things feel a bit awkward for the kiddos, pull out a few tricks to help break the ice. Whether you’re doing all the turkey things, like…
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Make a Pretty Gratitude Journal from a Composition Book
Who knew that you could transform a traditional composition book into a beautiful book? This Gratitude Journal tutorial is a great one to add to your list of Thanksgiving activities. Pass it around for everyone at the table to record what they’re thankful for or use it for yourself as a daily reminder to count…
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DIY Spa Gift Basket (Printable & Filler Ideas)
Put together a DIY Spa Gift Basket for a fun — and frugal — gift. Not only can you customize what you add to suit the interests of your friend or family member, but you can also put together a lovely gift basket that fits your budget! Whether you buy a number of commercial items or…
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How to Make Lavender Milk Bath
It takes just minutes and a few household ingredients to mix up a batch of Lavender Milk Bath. Perfect for relaxing or giving as a gift, this homemade milk bath is super frugal and a great way to DIY on a dime. Include this luxurious milk bath in a DIY Spa Gift Basket along with…
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6 Ways to Save on Christmas Gifts
The holiday frenzy of shopping can be confusing and lead to overspending. Consider these ways to save on Christmas gifts. Do you ever look at all the deals rolling through your social media feed and tighten your grip on my pocketbook? As the holiday season continues, so do the invitations to buy more, spend more,…
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Celebrate Simply
Would you like to celebrate the season more simply this year? Take this intensive 2-week workshop to help you streamline your celebrations to suit your season of life. Years ago when we had one child and a really tight budget, I decided that I was going to make all our Christmas gifts, all our Christmas…
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Clutter-free Stocking Stuffers for Christmas
Tired of giving gifts that become clutter six months later? Yeah, me, too. I’m on a mission to have clutter-free stocking stuffers for Christmas. Stocking stuffers are one of the highlights of our Christmas morning. We open stockings first. They are the start of the day’s fun, if you will. A few summers ago when…
