Some dads are notoriously difficult to buy for, which can make the upcoming Father’s Day holiday June 16 stressful for their children. We just want to make sure our gifts let Dad know how special he is in our lives. When budgets are limited, that can be a real trick, especially when dads are of an … [Read more...] about Crafty – and thrifty – cards and gifts for Father’s Day
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12 great gifts for teachers
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. Lucky for you I have advice on teacher gift ideas … [Read more...] about 12 great gifts for teachers
Great gifts for a first Mother’s Day
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Being a new mom is hard. Really hard. So let the new mom in your life know what a good job she's doing by giving her a great first Mother's Day. Giving gifts for first-time moms can be tricky, as they are usually responsible for catering to every whim of a helpless tiny human. Here are some ideas … [Read more...] about Great gifts for a first Mother’s Day
What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
This annual Mother's Day conversation is so predictable it's aggravating: “Mom, what can I get you?” "Oh, I don't need anything!" She means it. Most mothers really don’t need anything. But handing her an overpriced store-bought card and saying “Thank you for being my mother” won’t settle your … [Read more...] about What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
Easy Mother’s Day gifts for kids to make
Flowers and jewelry are nice, but for most moms, nothing beats a gift made by her kids. Round up the kids and have them create one of these sweet, easy, cheap Mother’s Day crafts for their mom or grandmother. Painted flowerpot: Grab a terra-cotta pot (these can be found cheaply at craft … [Read more...] about Easy Mother’s Day gifts for kids to make
Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
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There’s an important holiday coming up in May and it’s time to start thinking about gifts! Whether you’ll be celebrating your mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, mother of your children, or someone you think of as a mom, it’s a holiday that deserves more thought than a bouquet of grocery store … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
Passover recipes, crafts, and more
Here's where to find FREE last minute inspiration for Passover recipes, DIY crafts for kids, digital Haggadahs, Passover e-cards, and more. Passover Recipes 25 ways to use Matzoh Who needs bread? Here are 31 Passover desserts. Passover pizza with crispy cauliflower crust Passover … [Read more...] about Passover recipes, crafts, and more
DIY Easter eggs, plus ideas for the leftovers
Easter egg decorating, for some, can be an art. I love the idea of doing something a bit beyond the run-of-the-mill dye kit but I don't want to spend a fortune or hours to achieve my decorative eggs. In our family, egg dying is a tradition my kids, my mom and I do together on Easter. So it's … [Read more...] about DIY Easter eggs, plus ideas for the leftovers
4 ways to save on Easter
The Easter holiday can be hard on a family’s budget. You’ve just made it through Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and now you have Easter coming up quickly. Traditionally, this holiday means new outfits and filled-to-the-brim Easter baskets and lots of delicious food for a special holiday dinner. The … [Read more...] about 4 ways to save on Easter
Grow your own live Easter basket
Delight family and friends with a "live" Easter basket this year. Eye-catching plant baskets containing tasty, “bunny-worthy” ingredients like lettuce, parsley, edible flowers and carrots make great decorator pieces and save you money. Living Easter baskets provide you with good-for-you goodies long … [Read more...] about Grow your own live Easter basket
Valentine’s Day: Big romance at a small price
Valentine’s Day can turn out to be a pricey proposition. Card: $5. Candy: $25. Flowers: $50. Dinner: $75. Gift: $100. Total: $255. And we’re being modest here. Whew! There must be a less expensive way to say “I Love You” without looking cheap. Try the thoughtful, romantic approach, instead. The … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day: Big romance at a small price
Easy DIY Valentines (some edible) for kids
Things have changed since I grew up, but at least one thing is still the same -- kids passing out Valentines to their classmates. When I was a kid, we went to the drugstore or card store, bought a box of paper Valentines with our favorite cartoon character, addressed and signed them and we were good … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Valentines (some edible) for kids
