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May 24, 2012

Valentine’s Day on a Budget

FlowersInPot

Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest gift buying holidays. It has also become a time to tell the one we love how much we love them by showering them with gifts. I think the old saying, Money can’t buy love, should make you think twice about how much you need to spend to let the one you love … [Read more...]

Planning a Last Minute New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget

New Years Eve Party

I have been so busy with Christmas that it is hard to believe the New Year is right around the corner. If you are like me a New Year’s Eve party is probably the last thing you are thinking about. Time is running short, but you can still plan a fun New Year’s Eve party that will fit your budget. … [Read more...]

Last Minute Christmas Gifts on a Budget

GiftCard

It’s less than a week before Christmas and many people are still searching for a perfect gift for friends and family. Waiting until the last minute can also lead to overspending on your gifts. It is probably too late to order something online and waiting in long lines at the store probably is not … [Read more...]

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

BathSalts

This year many families are struggling to buy Christmas gifts because times are hard. Last week, I read a really great article called Christmas on a Zero-Budget.  It really got me thinking about what kinds of things people could give for gifts that cost little or no money using items already … [Read more...]

Budget Friendly Stocking Stuffers For Kids

Stockings

The tradition of stuffing stockings goes way back. Many families today still practice stuffing stockings. If you are planning this tradition, there are a few things you need to know. First, plan early. If you wait until the last minute you may end up getting a lot of junk and spending a lot of … [Read more...]