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February 5th, 2008

50 Thrifty Links for Valentine Fun

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Since you’re here, you’re obviously looking to be a bit more frugal.  I’ve been surfing around and I’ve found 50 links to help you with Valentine’s Day.  All of these items are inexpensive and most of them are do-it-yourself.
Crafts

50 Nifty Valentines
Heart Collage
Conversation Heart Votive Candle Craft
Play Clay Hearts
Barrettes
Bracelets
Napkin Rings
Felt Fortune Cookies
Heart-Shaped Soap
Hanging […]

By Karen -- 9 comments

December 21st, 2007

10 Clutter Free Gifts

It may be only a few days until Christmas, but it’s not too late to give a nice gift.  If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to tackle the mounting clutter in your home and you don’t need more to add to the chaos.  Here are some suggestions for clutter free gifts that you can give.  (Sorry, […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

December 10th, 2007

Thrifty Make it Yourself Gift Ideas

Christmas crafts, decorating ideas, and homemade gifts
50 Things You Can Make Yourself
Thrifty Gift Canister
Hot Chocolate Mix
How to Make Soap
Muffins in a Jar
Zucchini Bread
Is there something that you’re making this year to give away?  Tell us about it.

Tags: DIY, do-it-yourself, gifts, how-to, make-it-yourself, soap, thriftyShare This

By Karen -- 4 comments

November 29th, 2007

Frugal Friday 33: Saving Money on Christmas

I am posting the Frugal Friday article tonight, as promised on The Cooper Lawrence Show. 
For many, Christmas is a favorite time of the year.  Unfortunately, many times it can be the most stressful.  Here are 30 ways to help you save time and money, and avoid unnecessary stress. 
Gift Giving and Shopping Tips: 
1.  Let friends and family know things you’re […]

By Karen -- 20 comments

November 27th, 2007

Christmas gift list

Kate over at Babylune offers us her Christmas list.  I thought it was a great idea.  So I thought I would let you in on some really good ideas for Thrifty Mommy worthy gifts.  Here we go.
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By kellys -- 1 comment

August 5th, 2007

Educator Appreciation Days at Office Max

August 23-25 Office Max will be having Educator Appreciation Days.  This is an exclusive event for educators to show their gratitude for all the work they do.  Here’s some things to look forward to at the event: 

Receive special gifts and discounts
Enter to win great prizes
Stop in for fun and refreshments
Check out new products and services

Click here to find out if […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

June 6th, 2007

Free Shipping for Father’s Day

Father’s Day isn’t far away and BabyCenter is making your shopping easier by offering free shipping storewide when you spend $29 or more.  This offer is good through Tuesday, 6/12; use coupon code FREESHIP29.  Head on over to BabyCenter and see what kind of gifts they have for dad.
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By Karen -- 0 comments

May 17th, 2007

Frugal graduation gifts that won’t go unused

Graduation is coming up and we have several of our teenagers at church that are graduating from high school and my baby sister is graduating from college with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. (She got all the brains!) So I thought I would share some great graduation gifts that are either thrifty for […]

By kellys -- 3 comments

January 28th, 2007

After Christmas Sale at Dayspring

Dayspring has 75% off their Christmas cards, ornaments, calendars, and gifts.  Now would be a good time to stock up on Christmas cards for next year.  Or perhaps you meant to get a Baby’s First Christmas ornament, but forgot.  Stop by Dayspring and check out their selection.
Tags: calendar, cards, Christmas, christmas-shopping, Dayspring, gifts, online-shopping, sale, […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

January 22nd, 2007

Thrifty Hot Chocolate Recipe

I was visiting Revka’s “The Porch Light” and found a recipe for hot chocolate.  You can make a bunch of it and put it into jars for gifts.  I like to see those homemade gifts that are put into old-fashioned mason jars with cute fabric on top.  Here’s the recipe:
Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix
10 2/3 c. […]

By Karen -- 3 comments