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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Family Heirlooms. Garden Harvest.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. 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. What are your hobbies and/or skills?

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Tuttorosso – Celebrate your Tradition Contest

Nicoles Nickels

Part of the promotion is also educating home cooks on tomatoes (when to used crushed, diced, whole, puree, plum, sauce, etc.). For example, crushed tomatoes make a great base for pasta sauce, while paste can be used to thicken recipes. . Who inspired you? .

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. A traditional root cellar is an underground pit or room, typically covered or surrounded by earth used to store food. Benefits of using root cellars. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning.

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Gutzy Gear Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Inspired by Grandma Betty’s keepsake and determined to translate the concept for kids, Lauren and Wendy embarked on a three-year journey to create a product that would allow children to literally “wear their heart on their sleeve” and express their unique personalities, hobbies and passions. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. He’s incredibly handy and does woodworking as a hobby. I was especially close to my maternal grandmother, though, and any financial education I got came from her. It was a fascinating process.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. You don’t need fancy cat beds.

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