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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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I treasure my recipe cards that were hand written by my great grandmother. And I got the idea from my daughtersGirl Scout troop Christmas party. Each girl was to bring an old, but usable toy or a handmade item. If you have recipe cards with the family member’s hand writing, make copies. Errand Services.

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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. I’ve started my own tradition with my daughters. My girls love making them–maybe because of the mess–LOL. What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? We call them Sand Tarts. They’re like a sugar cookie, but they are very crisp.

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. The post Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Here’s Ginger! Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? ” deer on my street One of my daughters has significant health issues that are largely invisible (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and dysautonomia, including POTS). Here’s Beth: 1.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

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The family that we “adopted” was a grandmother (I will call her Tanya, but not her real name) and her 3 grandkids. ” Yesterday, I shared how our oldest daughter has transformed over the last 3 years from a girl who wanted to live in a desert to a girl who is giving her own lemonade money to help those in need.

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Sunday Reads – Free Kindle & Nook Books

For the Mommas

Fourteen-year-old Andrew discovers his mother’s hidden diary at his grandmother’s home during a Christmas gathering. The daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege—but one that is haunted by her father’s unpredictable moods and competition from her beautiful older sister.

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