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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. These ideas are gifts of time, creativity, and skills.

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How to Organize a Cookie Swap

Family Balance Sheet

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 holiday cookie? Frugal Holiday Fun' What’s your favorite Christmas cookie?

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Errand Services. What a delicious gift of food!

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

Family Balance Sheet

We received the information about our family in October, so I took advantage of the holiday sales to buy the gifts and food. The family that we “adopted” was a grandmother (I will call her Tanya, but not her real name) and her 3 grandkids. Today I want to share with you our experience last year that brought me to my knees.

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Free Nook Books – Boomerang Bride & More

For the Mommas

But when a mysterious girl from Sri Lanka moved to town in the summer of 1979, Turtle invites her to a secret haven: the Blue Hole. The daughter of wealthy merchants in Seattle, she feels betrayed both by her real parents and by the ones who raised her. Blue Hole Back Home Shelby (nicknamed Turtle) never had any female friends.