Category: Gifts
Gifts You Can Make: Handmade Bath Salts & Soaks
We are continuing our Gifts You Can Make series with one of my favorite gifts to give…bath salts and soaks. Don’t forget to also visit last week’s tutorial where I shared two of my favorite hot drink mixes to make. … Continue reading
Gifts You Can Make: Delicious Hot Drink Mixes
I am trying to give as many precious homemade gifts that I can this year. Anything that I am unable to whip up myself, I plan to supplement with shopping on Etsy to fulfill my crafting skill downfalls. First, I … Continue reading
3 Budget-Friendly Boy Gifts That Rock
My son celebrated his seventh birthday in July and has been playing with his favorite birthday gifts ever since. I wanted to wait on sharing his favorite gifts until we discovered which ones continued to be played with long after … Continue reading
Notebook Experiments: Can I Give the Gift of Homemade Cleaners?
Experiment: Can I Give the Gift of Homemade Cleaners? Experiment Taken From: Notebook Entry 01.15.09 Materials Needed: Please see Jolly Mom for cleaning recipe ideas and supplies needed.For each of these little kits I bought two empty spray bottles, a … Continue reading
Day 15: Birthday Parties Without Spending a Dime
We received a birthday party invitation this month and I was a little worried what we could offer to the birthday girl. I am always thankful for my small stash in our gift closet when times like these arise, and … Continue reading
Homemade Play Dough: A Play Dough Recipe Round-Up
We had a birthday party to attend last week for my sweet friend Michelle’s daughter. I had recently bookmarked a chocolate play dough recipe, from A Foothill Home Companion, in my notebook entry that I thought would make a fun … Continue reading
Round-Up of Homemade Hostess Gifts
I love to give hostess gifts because they don’t cost very much at all, but can say a lot about who you are and the person you are giving it to. In my opinion, giving a homemade gift shows that … Continue reading
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Teens & Tweens
I am having the best time putting together these little budget-friendly gift guides for families and I hope you are finding things that are useful in these lists. I have looked through a lot of magazine lists and website lists … Continue reading
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Younger Kids
One of the things that people wanted to see on our site were some ideas for giving gifts on a budget for children. I can cover the younger kid category quite easy, but will have to put some thought in … Continue reading
My Christmas Wish List This Year
Reader Q: What is on your Christmas list this year? I love making Christmas lists for my children, but I dread making them for myself. I feel like I have so much that I don’t really need anything. I know … Continue reading
