There’s something nostalgic about trading store-bought Valentines with cute pictures and candy-heart messages. They’re also cheap, and if that’s the way you want to go, we’re OK with that.But if you can’t find the “just-right” box of cards or you want to add a little personalization to your … [Read more...] about Cheap, quick and easy homemade valentines
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day gifts that cost a little, say a lot
Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, but some might feel Cupid's arrow hitting you in the wallet instead of the heart. Just remember that it is not about money; you can stay on budget while showing your true love how much you care.Food is love. Spread a quilt in front of the fireplace (or … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day gifts that cost a little, say a lot
12 cheap and easy Valentine’s crafts for kids
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with free and cheap craft projects that you can do with kids. Here are 12 ideas for using everyday household items in DIY projects that are extra sweet.3-D Valentine’s Day Card – Take a photo of your child with their hand outstretched. Print the photo, and … [Read more...] about 12 cheap and easy Valentine’s crafts for kids
5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
We are a photo-loving generation, aren’t we? What’s often lost in our digital world of photo sharing via text or upload, however, are printed photographs. You remember those, right? The ones in frames, in photo albums, in your wallet? Because we tend to forget about all those great photos sitting … [Read more...] about 5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales
If you're a frugal shopper like me, then you know about the trick of day-after sales to stock up on supplies for the following year. For instance, every roll of wrapping paper I have in my house was purchased on Dec. 26 or later.What you may not realize is that after-Valentine's Day sales are … [Read more...] about 5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales