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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. 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. Give a Photo Session. Garden Harvest.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. A Homemade Meal.

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A Simple & Frugal Gift Idea

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Give the gift of a home-cooked meal. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. What simple and frugal holiday gift ideas do you have? Looking for a simple & frugal gift idea? Use the good china. Play a game.

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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. Give an afternoon (or two) of yard work. Saving Money - During the Holidays' If your family has a lot of favorite recipes that have been passed down from previous generations, make a recipe booklet. Errand Services. Oil Change. Offer oil change services.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

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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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The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

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The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. How does your family handle gift giving?

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

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A simple search on Pinterest for “Minute to Win It games” will give you an evening full of ideas. Make decorating your home for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies, and hot chocolate. My favorite is a hand crocheted ornament made and given to me in 1978 by my great-grandmother.

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