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The True Meaning of Gift Giving – Reducing Holiday Gift Pressures (with grace)

Reduce Holiday Gift Pressure Christmas Tree Ornaments

If you’re looking for the true meaning of Gift Giving, how to enjoy Christmas and the whole holiday season without feeling obligated to spend gobs of money. We’ve got 7 ways to overcome Holiday Gift Pressure. We believe that gift-giving is a tangible way of saying “I love you.” But we also believe that spending lots of money means that I love you more than spending time and carefully selecting an appropriate gift. A Reader Question about Holiday Gift …

My Christmas Budget - Six Saving Tips to Make Your Holidays Jingle with Joy

Are you wondering how to set up a Christmas Budget for Gift Giving? We’ll share that and some other tips for saving on gift giving so that your holidays will Jingle with Joy. Christmas is coming, and it seems to get here faster and faster each year. And for many families what accompanies the approach of the holiday is the accumulation of lots of presents and . . . lots of bills or credit card debt. Is there a …

Is it better to give cash or presents to kids?

Gift Giving for Kids, it’s an age-old question. Should we give our kids money for Christmas or should we just give them presents? You might be surprised by our advice to this family! Question About the Holidays and Gift Giving for Kids I have your three books and have read about the MoneySmart Kids System that teaches kids to manage their own money; I have a question regarding giving money for holidays (to your children). Do you give money to your …

How can you have a Magical Christmas and an extra special Christmas on a small budget if your bank account is less than enchanted? We all want to make Christmas a special time of year for our kids and other family members. But we don’t want to wake up in January with huge credit card bills and a large dose of Christmas regret. It really comes down to time versus money. If you don’t have the money to buy …

Holiday Entertaining on a Budget doesn't have to be boring or costly!

Holiday Entertaining on a budget does not have to be boring! But does the cost of hosting a fund holiday party overwhelm you? These days with smaller groups of people getting together, you can save some money, and still put on a great event. Here are 4 inexpensive ways to host holiday parties this year that are fun, frugal, and full of holiday cheer. We just attended a holiday party at a friend’s home. It was a pot-luck (of sorts)—some …

How to cook a turkey like a pro - tutorial

If you want to learn how to cook a turkey that is perfect every time, learn from Annette. She is a pro and has had lots of practice over the past 35 years. Annette has cooked more than 120 turkeys. In this video, she shows you her “secret” process to defrost, stuff, sear and cook a delicious roasted turkey every time. 7 Steps to Cooking a Great Thanksgiving Turkey Print the .pdf Directions for Cooking a Turkey Here Cooking …

DIY Homemade halloween. A scarecrow, a jar of candy corn and a pumpkin shaped cookie.

Are you looking for some Fun Homemade Halloween party games? We’ve assembled a great list to make your party a frugal and fun success. We started with 13 games, but the list keeps growing. We’ve also added some crafts and fun food ideas. Halloween and the Fall can make for some really fun homemade Harvest party games. We know some people are squeamish about taking their kids out “Trick-or-Treating” so why not borrow some of these ideas. We’ve used …

Valentine Day Decorations, Crafts & DIY Projects!

This Valentines Day Decorations, Crafts & DIY Projects Page contains a growing list of decor and craft projects. Scroll to the bottom of the page for 10 additional Valentine’s Day Decor ideas. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Valentine Wall Decor Craft2 Cute Valentine Tree Idea3 Valentine Chandelier Decor4 Valentine Mantle Decor5 Valentine Centerpiece Décoration6 10 Easy Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas7 Valentine’s Day Decorations and Crafts Wrap Up Valentine Wall Decor Craft This is one of the simple and fun Valentine’s Day …

Fathers Day building memories and things with your kids

The typical Father’s Day celebration is to wait on Dad, hand, and foot, hand him the remote control, and let him do whatever he wants for the entire day. Try a Different Kind of Father’s Day This Father’s day we’d like to encourage Dads everywhere to have a different idea or outlook on the day. We’re challenging you to make it a day when you serve your family. Instead of being served, give your time and love to their …

Great Christmas decor and craft ideas for your home.

Elevate your Christmas spirit with 10 stunning DIY craft ideas. From dazzling ornaments to charming decorations, make this holiday season magical! Christmas is a year-round thing for our family. We shop year-round. Listen to Christmas music (almost) year-round. And we are always looking for Christmas Decor & craft ideas. This page contains: How to make a light-up Yardstick Star, DIY Felt Christmas Tree, Felt Christmas Ornament Templates, Homemade Christmas Piñata, Simple Dough Ornaments, Elegant & …

The True Meaning of Gift Giving – Reducing Holiday Gift Pressures (with grace)

How to Make A Christmas Budget that Makes your Holidays Jingle with Joy

Giving Money As A Gift: Is it Better to Give Cash or a Present to Kids?

Christmas on a Small Budget—30 Ideas For A Magical Holiday

Great Holiday Entertaining on a Budget—Food, Fun, and More Festive!

How to Cook a Turkey Like a Pro: Video & Tutorial

DIY Halloween Party Games, Crafts & Food Ideas for Fun Harvest Festival

Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas & DIY Project Ideas

Great Fathers Day Ideas: Serving & Teaching Your Kids to Work

10 Stunning & Fun, Budget-Friendly DIY Christmas Craft Ideas

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