What are Your New Year's Resolutions?
Saturday December 31, 2011
The new year has arrived. Have you thought about what you hope to accomplish? Share your resolutions and draw inspiration from other reader's resolutions.
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Spend Less; Save More
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What Did You Accomplish in 2011?
Friday December 30, 2011
This time of year, we tend to look ahead to the new year and our new goals; but we should also take time to reflect on the past year and ... Read More
Recycle Your Christmas Cards
Thursday December 29, 2011
Turn a creative eye on them, and this year's Christmas cards could become next year's gifts and gift wrap:
Christmas Card Placemats
Christmas Card Coasters
Greeting Card Boxes
Greeting Card Tags
More Christmas Card Crafts
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Eliminate Holiday Debt Quickly
Wednesday December 28, 2011
Did you rack up some holiday debt this year, despite your best intentions? Follow the instructions in this no-nonsense guide to get rid of it quickly:
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Uses for Leftover Ham and Ham Bones
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Pull out that leftover holiday ham (and that ham bone too). There are lots of tasty things that you can make with it:
Leftover Ham Recipes
Uses for Ham Bones
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Get Free eBooks
Monday December 26, 2011
Did you get an eReader for Christmas? Here's where to go to get more free eBooks than you could ever read:
6 Sources for Free eBooks
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Holiday Markdown Schedule
Sunday December 25, 2011
Planning to hit the after-Christmas sales? Here's when those markdowns are likely to take place:
Holiday Markdown Schedule
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Forget an Ingredient?
Sunday December 25, 2011
Before you waste time and money on another trip to the store, check to see if there's something else than you can use in its place:
Ingredient Substitutions
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Cheap Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Friday December 23, 2011
Still have a few people to knock off your gift list? Skip the shopping frenzy, and go straight for a frugal solution:
10 Cheap Last-Minute Gift Ideas
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Holiday Baking Supply Coupons
Thursday December 22, 2011
Use coupons to keep your holiday baking costs down. Here's a round-up of the best baking supply coupons available this week:
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Get Your House Guest Ready
Wednesday December 21, 2011
Have a million things to do before your family arrives? Turn to vinegar and Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter
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Tuesday December 20, 2011
Okay, here's a sale that's worth getting excited about: through December 24 you can get $25 restaurant gift certificates for just $1 on
Best Gifts Under $5
Tuesday December 20, 2011
Need some cheap gift ideas for co-workers, friends and all those secret Santa gift exchanges? We've got ya covered:
14 Gifts Under $5
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Gifts for Men
Monday December 19, 2011
Stumped one what to give the guy in your life? Consider these affordable options:
Frugal Gifts for Men
Homemade Gifts for Men
Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Men
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How to Wrap Food Gifts
Sunday December 18, 2011
Use these free printables to wrap your food gifts, and they'll look as good as they taste:
Canning Jar Labels
Freezer Labels
Recipe Cards
Gift Bag Toppers
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Get It Wrapped for Less
Saturday December 17, 2011
Ready to tackle your wrapping? Check out these ideas for affordable wrapping paper, gift bags, gift tags and more:
Make Your Own Gift Wrap
Cheap Christmas Wrap Ideas
Make Your Own Gift Bows
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Cheap Stocking Stuffers
Thursday December 15, 2011
Fill up those stockings without draining your wallet. Here are cheap stock stuffer ideas for everyone on your list:
Kids
Women
Men
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Holiday Budget Check In
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Ship Gifts for Less
Tuesday December 13, 2011
Ready to get those gifts in the mail? Use these tips to keep your shipping costs in check:
Save on Shipping
Save Money on Postage
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Printable Holiday Gift Tags
Monday December 12, 2011
Print your holiday gift tags now, and you'll be one step closer to getting all of those gifts wrapped. Here are four free designs to choose from:
Printable Holiday Gift Tags
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Homemade Gift Idea: Candied Orange Peels
Friday December 9, 2011
Busy eating oranges by the dozen? Why not use the peels to make candied orange peels. It's easy and frugal. Just follow Elizabeth LaBau's instructions:
How to Make Candied Orange Peels
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Holiday Gift Card Bonuses
Thursday December 8, 2011
Planning to give gift cards to some or all of the people on your Christmas list? Buy them from one of these businesses, and you'll snag a bonus gift card ... Read More
Homemade Gifts for Pets
Tuesday December 6, 2011
Don't leave your pets out of all the homemade gift action. There are lots of things that you can make for them:
Homemade Gifts for Pets
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Gifts in a Jar
Monday December 5, 2011
Gifts in a jar are fun to make and cheap to give. Grab a case of canning jars, and knock out your entire Christmas list with one of these gift ... Read More
Old-Fashioned Fruitcake
Friday December 2, 2011
Ready to dive into your holiday baking? Give this old-fashioned fruitcake recipe a try.
I'll have another homemade gift idea up next Friday, so be sure to check back.
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Gifts from the Kitchen
Thursday December 1, 2011
Food gifts are good for your budget and your popularity. Roll up your sleeves, and gives these gift-worthy recipes a try:
33 Gifts from the Kitchen
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Printable Recipe Cards
Canning Jar Labels
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