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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother.

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How to Organize a Cookie Swap

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I grew up baking cut out Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother. While I love to bake, baking many different kinds of Christmas cookies is just too overwhelming for me and my schedule. What’s your favorite holiday cookie? Frugal Holiday Fun' We call them Sand Tarts. I love them.

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Host a Cookie Swap {Day 8 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun}

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Day 8 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. When one thinks of Christmas or the holiday season, cookies most likely come to mind. I grew up baking Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother and I definitely want to continue the tradition with my own girls. What's your favorite holiday cookie?

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. Baked Goods. Are you good at baking pies? This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Or are cookies your thing?

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Holiday Appetizers with Old London Foods and Giveaway

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I remember my grandmother eating them with all kinds of toppings and having them at family gatherings as the base of an appetizer. Here is a fun recipe to make for the holiday courtesy of Old London Foods: Print. My family has long been a fan of Old London products , Melba Toast and Melba snacks. I still use them today!

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Easter Dinner & Leftover Ideas {From My Archives}

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My mom and grandmother always host a large family get-together, but everyone brings a dish. If you are in charge of baking the Easter ham, I learned this method from my mother. How to Bake a Ham. Or are you taking a dish and letting someone else do the hosting? The ham always turns out tasty and moist.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

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Make decorating your home for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies, and hot chocolate. My favorite is a hand crocheted ornament made and given to me in 1978 by my great-grandmother. Bake and Decorate Cut Out Cookies. Have a Christmas Decorating Party. Host a Cookie Swap.

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