Since it’s shortly after Christmas, I was reflecting on Christmas past this year. How many toys that my older boys received as younger kids still see use today? One came to mind – the Lego Death Star. This was the first purchase my older son wanted enough to save up for, and I think it […]
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The holidays can be an expensive time of year. Should you consider getting people secondhand gifts for Christmas, or is that a frugal bridge too far?
Secondhand Christmas – A Great Way To Save or a Frugal Bridge Too Far? Read More »
Christmas happens at the same time every year, and yet somehow it always feels like it’s sneaking up on us. When I was young (and broke) I can remember Christmas being a huge struggle. My family isn’t very large, but it sure seemed so at the time. And when I met my husband, not only
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I came up with the idea of having my kids create a memory book soon after my beloved grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer almost three years ago. Come check out the most thoughtful gift idea I’ve ever come up with-perfect for the special person who has everything.
The Best Christmas Gift I Ever Thought Of – A Memory Book (Plus Free Photo Book!) Read More »
I’ve been working on this project for several weeks, and it’s finally done. Check out how I created Nintendo Christmas World, and what financial lessons you can take away from the process.
Creating Nintendo Christmas World Read More »
Every year, I’m asked what I want for Christmas. And every year, I fail to think of anything I really want. Why? I don’t really need anything. As my grandfather once said about Christmas, “I don’t want anything. If I really want something, or I need it, I buy it. So if I don’t buy
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