Your calendar has been hanging on your wall for a whole year now, and it's almost time to take it down. Maybe it was just a throw-away calendar from your insurance guy. But maybe it was a nice gift calendar you got from your sister. If it was, it’s a shame to throw away all those pretty … [Read more...] about 10 ways to reuse and recycle old calendars
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The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards
Gift cards remain one of the most wanted gifts, no matter the occasion. Even though they’re plastic, if you play your (gift) cards right, you can really stretch them beyond their value. The trick is to treat them like cash. Would you be so quick to spend a $50 bill sitting in your pocket? Probably … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards
Don’t make these holiday spending mistakes
We have great intentions when we create our holiday shopping plan of attack. Maybe you're the type who hits the stores armed with flyers, coupons, apps and lists. Or maybe you’re the type to just hit the malls (and online stores) and marathon shop till you drop. Either way, you could be blowing your … [Read more...] about Don’t make these holiday spending mistakes
Target “Weekend Deals” promotion through mid-December.
Last year, Target rolled out a special "Weekend Deals" promo that included very-special savings on in-store or online items. They noticed most of their guests visit the store on Saturdays and Sundays, so they decided to reward those loyal shoppers with savings. They are regifting the promo this … [Read more...] about Target “Weekend Deals” promotion through mid-December.
Elegant holiday party on a beer budget
You’d love to give a holiday party, but those events can be real budget-busters. Well, ho-ho-hold on there. There are ways to do it up right and not break the bank. Here are some tips. Invitations first. Keep it simple. Most people today are OK with an e-mail invitation. If you know someone who … [Read more...] about Elegant holiday party on a beer budget
How to holiday shop for people who have everything
No matter what you do, December is a pricey month for most people. Not only are you buying gifts for the holidays, but you may have to spend on food, travel costs, holiday parties and Secret Santa at work. You might even have the added challenge of shopping for someone who has … [Read more...] about How to holiday shop for people who have everything
How to end the exchange of useless holiday junk
As the holiday gift-giving season approaches, we often are filled with a sense of dread: How will we ever find the perfect gift for everyone on our list, the time to finish our shopping and the money to pay for all the stuff we need to buy? Some Americans are saving money and sanity by … [Read more...] about How to end the exchange of useless holiday junk
How to make homemade vanilla extract
One of my goals for this year is to begin making holiday gifts in November, so I'm not stressing and rushing to finish up gifts mid-December. One of my favorite homemade gifts to give (and keep for myself) is homemade vanilla extract, but it takes time to develop so you need to start it … [Read more...] about How to make homemade vanilla extract
Great gifts under $25 for organic gardeners
Home gardening is a popular pastime across the country. Here are our gift ideas, especially for those who practice vegetable gardening and organic home gardening. We’ve selected the best gardening gift ideas costing $25 or less. Our gift ideas include magazines, books, seeds and gardening … [Read more...] about Great gifts under $25 for organic gardeners
10 cool gifts for kids under $10
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When the payload under the Christmas tree yields plenty of expensive toys from Mom and Dad, how do other relatives compete? Especially when you have half a dozen, maybe a dozen or more, nieces and nephews and assorted children for whom to buy gifts? Maybe it’s time to go old-school. Get a … [Read more...] about 10 cool gifts for kids under $10
Practical holiday gifts they will appreciate
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We like giving the “perfect” gift as much as the next person, but the “perfect” gift often is likely to be: a) pricey. b) dependent on the recipient’s taste, which may be finicky. c) all of the above. The bottom line is that it’s so easy to get it wrong. Therefore, we often opt for … [Read more...] about Practical holiday gifts they will appreciate
Gift ideas for your favorite teachers
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Do you have a child in school? Whether you have a preschooler, elementary school student, middle schooler, or high school student, you likely are thinking about getting gifts for your child's teachers. It's a quandary parents face every year. But first, let's talk about items that are NOT … [Read more...] about Gift ideas for your favorite teachers
