Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Baked Goods.

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Living Rich with Coupons

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Yay, the great Michael’s Christmas Tree Clearance has begun! Starting today, Christmas Trees are on Clearance up to 75% off! Use Promo Code JOLLY30US Learn some awesome tips and trips for shopping at Michaels too! Another great deal is to get an Extra 30% off all regular price purchases. Make your own sale! Read More

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Living Rich with Coupons

DECEMBER 1, 2023

HOT Offer on Christmas Gift Bags on Amazon We can get 30% off a 24 pc with 4 assorted sizes! Use code YAOQVW78 or click REDEEM! Ships free with Prime or orders $35+ For Even More Awesome Online Deals

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2022

FREE Printable Christmas Cookie Games. Print out our FREE Printable Christmas Cookie Games. You can use this at a holiday party or maybe something to entertain older children when they visit during Christmas. Here is a suggestion on how to use these games at a holiday party. .

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, you might not want to even think about Christmas. I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Teach tennis lessons.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 more ideas. 10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. We live in a tech age and a lot of seniors could use some lessons to keep up. Handyman Services.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. I read recently that Americans will spend on average of $800 on Christmas. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Make scarves, mittens, socks or Christmas ornaments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We’re just a few short weeks from the Christmas panic. You know the time 5 days or less before Christmas when even more people hit the shopping mall in droves frantically scrambling for presents? Use the Internet. If you are going to shop online, try to use a credit card. Consider gift cards.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Reader R recently packed up boxes for Operation Christmas Child with her 3 children. If you are unfamiliar with Operation Christmas child, you can read more about it here. Do you have any tips for donating to Operation Christmas Child? 101 Deals of Christmas Articles Featured Posts' I had never seen so many shoeboxes!

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Creative Uses for Christmas Cookie Cutters. If you love to bake, chances are you’ve got dozens of Christmas cookie cutters stuffed in your kitchen cabinets. You may have so many that you find it hard to use them all. Christmas Tree Decorations. You may have so many that you find it hard to use them all.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 2, 2024

I sometimes get my gas at Royal Farms, sometimes at Sam’s Club, and sometimes at a Shell gas station, using Get Upside for a discount. I sold a book and my last ornament on eBay I was a little surprised that my final Christmas ornament sold after Christmas! Otherwise, I’d totally buy a used paper copy.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Walgreens: Walgreens Free Shipping + 50% Off Christmas Gifts & Freebies. Also, you can use code WAG10 to take 10% off most full prices items. Use coupons and rewards to score super low prices without even leaving your house!! Check out these awesome CHEAP gifts and gift sets you can get shipped right to your door.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues. Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Some Christmas presents fill a practical need, and need to be bought new.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Christmas is creeping up on us pretty quick. If you one of those people who love to make crafts for the Holidays , it’s almost time to start getting them started, so you might want to check out this Christmas Craft Bundle. Christmas Craft Bundle: Free Kindle Download. 162 pages).

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE. If you don’t remember 2012 now, just use the spreadsheet to create a budget for 2013 and then enter your actual spending once you’re done with your shopping. You can then use this spreadsheet to plan for 2014 and so forth.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Target Deal on Pillsbury Christmas Tree Shape Sugar Cookie Dough. Enjoy soft, chewy and delicious Pillsbury Christmas Tree Shape Sugar Cookies that are easy to make and are perfect for festive parties and holiday events. Thru 12/25, Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Christmas Tree Shape Sugar Cookie Dough – 9.1oz/20ct is priced at $2.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

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. She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Make gift tags.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

In this post, I have listed the ways that we like to save for Christmas every year. How To Save Money For Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. How to save money before Christmas. How to save money when shopping for Christmas. More Christmas Ideas.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Baby’s first Christmas is such a fun time. But while you may have already snapped countless pictures of your baby in front of the Christmas tree, posing with Santa, or experiencing snow for the first time, your baby’s first Christmas may still be missing a few extra special touches. Plush Toy Sets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge, but I don’t get into the Christmas spirit because of gifts. Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

You can use these to deck out your own tree, gift to friends and family to decorate theirs, or even display them in a bowl on your dining table. Here are just a few tutorials on how to make easy and affordable DIY Christmas ornaments. Handmade Foam Christmas Ornaments via DIY Tutoriales y Mucho Mas.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Last Day for Gifts to Arrive by Christmas at Kohl’s . Still not prepared with your gifts for Christmas? Hurry over to Kohl’s to get all your last-minute gifts in time for Christmas ! Use coupon code GIFTING30 to save 30% off your total order through Dec.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I did most of my Christmas shopping online and I am left with the aftermath. The idea for the Cardboard Christmas Tree using recycled packing boxes was in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun Magazine and it caught my eye because of the pileup in my garage. I think they will make fine centerpieces for our Christmas brunch.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 3, 2024

I de-Christmased my house Yesterday I took my tree and the other Christmas decorations down and OOH I feel good. The Christmas tree was where that lamp is I like Christmas decorations, but I also really, really love the feeling of having everything clean and tidy and back to normal. In short: this design is good for toothpaste.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The North Pole Junction Christmas Train Set i s under $30.00 Then, use the promo code NOVSAVE15 to take an extra 15% off your purchase. North Pole Junction Christmas Train Set ( reg $99.99 ) $34.99. Use the code NOVSAVE15 to get 15% off. Need a good price for a train set?! at Kohl’s ! The price dropped from $99.99

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Christmas is coming! My mission is for all of us to sleep better in the new year knowing that there are no huge balances hanging over our heads. My mission is for all of us to sleep better in the new year knowing that there are no huge balances hanging over our heads. 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

when you hippity-hop on over to Coupons.com where you can print TONS of coupons to help with your Christmas shopping … including awesome coupons for stuffing stockings! Use th e Buy One M&M’S Brand Chocolate Candies 1.14 – 3.27oz, Get 1 FREE M&M’S Crispy Chocolate Candies Free 1.14 – 3.27oz (up to $2.09) printable coupon.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

I use blank calendars for meal planning, half marathon training, and family event planning. It’s not too late to make a budget for your Christmas spending. My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. Do you use a Swiffer to clean your floors? Dine and Dish.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Happy 4 months til Christmas! On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 26, 2013

We will probably see some good after Christmas sales – so grab coupons to help you save even more. This site uses affiliate links. The post B2G1 Right Guard Coupon – Use on After Christmas Sales! B2G1 Right Guard Personal Care Products. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by department stores to sell things in the slow summer months. . Apparently, according to multiple sources such as The Holiday Spot website, Wikipedia and various responders on Google Answers there really are actual Christmas celebrations in July.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably decorate one or more trees and display them in your home, shop or place of business. Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones? According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. The tree has no good pine smell.

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