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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas.

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Chatting With: Cristina Ottaviano, Fashion Designer

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Cristina Ottaviano: My great grandmother was a dressmaker. She taught me how to sew and hand bead at a very young age. Cristina Ottaviano: When I dress a client my goal is to select a silhouette that enhances their figure and makes them feel completely and beautiful and comfortable. LVG: When did you fall in love with fashion?

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Yes, Nicole’s Nickels has an employee named Pennie!

Nicoles Nickels

I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. I sew – still waiting for a granddaughter so I can make some of those cute little pillowcase dresses! I will paint anything.