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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Give your Gift of Organization. Family Heirlooms. Baked Goods.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. A Homemade Meal. Baked Goods.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a parent, some day you will most likely become a grandparent. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Yet you can enjoy loving them and being loved by them.

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Create a Custom Picture Puzzle with Picczle and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I created a puzzle of my niece, Baby M. This is a great gift for everyone – ranging from a new parent to a child to your grandmother! There is a cute picture of her in her playard with her beloved bunny toy on her head! She is being so silly and has the cutest smile! Enter the Giveaway!

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Luvs Diapers – “First Kid/Second Kid” Videos

Nicoles Nickels

I’m working with Luvs Diapers who, knowing that many moms do things differently the second time around, have developed a series of “First Kid/Second Kid” online videos comparing the way many parents were with their first kid and how things changed with their second child. I just watched the 4 videos and had a good laugh.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Maybe four years? How did you get interested in saving money?

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