Living green and eating well on a budget
When we took Monkey Girl to see Santa at the mall, at first she refused to be left alone with him, so mommy had to get in the picture. But then Santa started to talk to her about a remote control airplane that they saw so she decided he was ok and we were able [Read On]
Many of you may have noticed that I have not “been around” much lately. My usual facebook discussions have been nonexistent and other than previously written, or quick and easy posts, I haven’t really been blogging much. To me, the holidays are all about family. I was talking to my friend Courtney from Joy of [Read On]
I know, Christmas is over, but for many people holidaytraveling has just begun. We try andspend Christmas close to home with our local family. However, we have family and close friendsspread throughout the country. Winter isa time that my husband can actually take time off work so we try to take offsomewhere during the two [Read On]
iCaughtSanta adds funto the holidays by showing your kids that Santa was in your home! All it takesis 3 simple steps online: Take a digital picture of a place of your choice in your home, and upload it to the website. Some suggestions are by your Christmas tree or fireplace. Create your photo by choosing [Read On]
As a child, I started my Christmas list for Santa months inadvance. There were always so manythings I just had to have! However, as I grow older, I find it harderand harder to come up with items I want for Christmas that people can buy forme. Sure, I would like a new car and ahouse, [Read On]
Yep, you read that right, there is a super simple way tomake extra cash this holiday season that involves no work! Do you ever receive gift cards for birthdaysor holidays that you know you will never use? I have that happen and end up either purchasing items I don’t want orneed, or just letting the gift [Read On]
I have been tasked with providing the appetizers for Thanksgiving this year. I don’t want to make anything heavy that would prevent us from eating all the turkey and fixings. I also want to make sure my dishes are flavorful and festive. Here are some ideas I am considering. Squash-Leaf Canapes Source: marthastewart.com via Amanda [Read On]
Cherish Paperie is an online custom stationery shop. CherishPaperie, an independent business started in 2000, offers all types of weddingstationery, from invitations to programs to maps to thank you cards. Cherish Paperie also makes custom greetingcards including holiday cards. We decided to have Cherish Paperie make our Thanksgivingcards. They were great to workwith. I send [Read On]
Iam excited to announce that one lucky Coping with Frugality reader will win 50 FREE Christmas or holiday cards!! TinyPrints is such a great company! Back in the beginning of October I wrote about Tiny Prints Christmas Cards andposted some of my favorites. I also shared our holiday card pictures from lastyear– head over here [Read On]
Family portraits are keepsakes that will last a life time. They also make wonderful Holiday Cards. However, getting that perfect family portrait is not always soeasy. You are trying to avoid pictureslike these. Note all of the ridiculous outfits, goofy expressions, and horrific poses.Commit these atrocities to memory and follow the tips below to make sure [Read On]
