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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. Are you a gardener? Do you have beautiful perennials in your garden? This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. Garden Harvest.

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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. Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener? Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest? Saving Money - During the Holidays' If you have recipe cards with the family member’s hand writing, make copies.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

Not because my mother or grandmother taught me how to do it, as a tradition passed down from generation to generation. People would taste the jam and it would transport them back to their childhood summers of helping their grandmother and aunts make jam in the hot steamy kitchen. I loved the stories that people would share with me.

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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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It also doesn't have fancy garland or matching ornaments like the beautiful trees that you see in Better Homes & Garden magazine. or my all time favorite ornament that was made for me by my great-grandmother. I feel so much better now that that is off my chest. Here's another secret. Our tree doesn't have a theme.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

Not because my mother or grandmother taught me how to do it, as a tradition passed down from generation to generation. People would taste the jam and it would transport them back to their childhood summers of helping their grandmother and aunts make jam in the hot steamy kitchen. I loved the stories that people would share with me.

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