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Enjoy the Christmas Lights {Day 12 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun}

Family Balance Sheet

Day 12 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Enjoy the Christmas Lights. When I was a kid my parents would drive us to another town to look at the Christmas lights that one particular homeowner displayed. Every square inch of their lawn must have been covered with lights and it was magical to me and my brother.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Things mattered to them, even something as small as Christmas wrapping was considered precious. My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. My brother once cleaned potato chip bags after turning them inside out and used those as gift bags! Use those as well. Be unusual.

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Book Nook: Winter 2022 Books from Zondervan

Motherhood Moments

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving for Little Ones In The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving for Little Ones, Brother and Sister Bear explore the value of generosity and gratitude during the holiday and Christmas season. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values and share God’s goodness.

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Naomi’s Christmas: Restorative Aloneness And A Childhood Spent In Retail

For the Mommas

Ron left the house this morning before dawn, headed to Redmond, OR to spend Christmas with a range of Wallaces. But first, let’s celebrate Christmas, a holiday which always takes me back to my childhood in the 1950’s for reasons which will become obvious. But Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were really special.

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What a Wonderful Christmas!

Nicoles Nickels

Of course, everything didn’t get purchased or made or cooked but Christmas came anyway. I was up until 2:30am on Christmas Eve and my daughter and son-in-law were up until 3:30. Luckily the kids didn’t get up early on Christmas morning. We had a Merry Christmas, and I hope you did too!

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Frugal Fun: ABC 25 Days of Christmas Schedule

For the Mommas

Looking for some frugal fun this upcoming Holiday Season? We always enjoy the 25 Days of Christmas Movies! This years 25 Days of Christmas Schedule has been released! 7:00am – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas. 8:30am – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish. 10:30am – A Dennis the Menace Christmas. 8:00pm – Elf.

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Brother P-Touch Label Maker $11.99 + Shipping

For the Mommas

If you need a label maker, Office Max is offering the Brother P-Touch PT-2030 Label Maker for just $11.99 (reg $49.99). To get this price, add the Brother PT-2030 Label Maker to your shopping cart. Just in time for the holidays! Related posts: 9/16 – Brother Printer HL-2270 $89.99 Office Max: $.01

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