Thrifty Mommy

November 19th, 2008

My Christmas present

I have decided what to ask for from DH for Christmas.  I can’t believe it will cost so much but around $2000 shouldn’t be too much for peace of mind.  Bet you never thought I would say that, huh …
I want to fracture my well this winter so that we can stop running out of […]

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November 13th, 2008

Start making those Christmas lists, parents

I am already starting my Christmas list.  This way, I can find the exact presents I want for less.  THIS, my friends, is the way to give a great Christmas for a great price!
Also, I have started talking to my daughter about a Christmas list.  We have told her that a list is simply a […]

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October 4th, 2008

Christmas is here already

I was listening to the radio and they were saying 2 things that might be of interest to the frugal among us.

There are 5 less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  So start your shopping early.
Wal-Mart is already putting some of their best toys on sale for $10.

So just watch out for good sales coming your […]

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October 3rd, 2008

Why can’t we be so frugal - Part 2

Yesterday I gave you a teaser on frugal thinking…  Or at least a way to think in order to get what you want in life.  I also told you I would tell you how I am saving at least $20 a month to put away for Christmas.  See, I pay cash for Christmas every year, […]

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May 29th, 2008

Grandma Esther’s Spritz Cookies

I was looking through an old Good Housekeeping magazine today and found an article about Kelly Ripa.  Each year at Christmas, she makes hundreds of spritz cookies using her grandmother’s recipe.  They are simple and easy.  I thought you might enjoy having this recipe on file.  You don’t have to wait until Christmas to make […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

January 22nd, 2008

Dayspring’s After Christmas Sale

Dayspring is having an after Christmas sale and they have some nice stuff for 50-75% off.  Some things that are on sale:

2008 calendars
boxed Christmas cards
2007 Christmas ornaments
Christmas shirts
Christmas stationery
Christmas cds and dvds
Christmas books

Stop by Dayspring and check out the savings.

Tags: calendars, Christmas, Dayspring, sale

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December 31st, 2007

Awesome Clearance at Target

I dropped by Target today and they have already clearanced their Christmas stuff 75% off!  They have a great selection too.  There were at least 6 aisles full at my local Target. 
I have been wanting a new jewelry box, but after seeing the prices I decided to wait.  I’m glad I did because I purchased one […]

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December 28th, 2007

Buy Now and Save Later

Some of you are probably thrilled that Christmas is over and you certainly don’t want to think about next year.  However, now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead.
My dad and I have an informal tradition.  For the past few years, the day after Christmas we have gotten up early and gone shopping together.  He […]

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December 25th, 2007

Hope You’re Having a Merry Christmas

Hope you all had a great day today with your friends and/or families. We stopped at my aunt’s house Sunday for a Christmas get together. The whole family hasn’t been together in the same house in years so it was nice to see everyone. We’re at my parent’s house now. Unfortunately, […]

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December 23rd, 2007

Easy Christmas Craft for the Kids

If you’re like me, you’re looking for cute and easy projects for the kids.  For this one, I bought some of the shatterproof bulb ornaments.  I painted the kid’s fingertip with white paint to make a snowman and the snow.  Then I used a fine tip paint brush to add the eyes, nose, and buttons.  […]

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