Homemade Gifts

Easter – Make Your Own Chocolate Cross

March 10, 2009

As a mom of 2 young boys, I try to make sure that we are celebrating Easter for the right reasons. Although we give the boys Easter baskets, decorate Easter eggs, and have an Easter egg hunt, I want them to know that we are celebrating the fact that Jesus rose from the dead …

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Frugal Valentine’s – Make Homemade Chocolates Tutorial

February 10, 2009

In my post last week, I gave some frugal ideas that we use at our house. One thing that I do each year, is make my own chocolates to give as a gift to my husband and boys.Making homemade chocolates is really not that difficult…and they’re delicious (especially the ones with peanut butter filling). …

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Frugal Friday – Frugal Valentine’s Ideas

January 29, 2009

Although I like to show my husband and boys love all year around, we do celebrate Valentine’s Day at our house. I like to make them feel special, but it doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are some of my frugal Valentine’s Day ideas.Make Chocolates for Hubby (and kids)When I was growing …

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Homemade Christmas Gifts – Jar Mixes

October 17, 2008

Last year was my older son’s first year of preschool. I really struggled at Christmas with what to get each of his teachers. He was in 2 different classes, so he had 4 teachers, including the aides. I got together with one parent to purchase a gift certificate for one set of teachers, and I [...]

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Frugal Friday – Unique Christmas Cards

October 10, 2008

Since my boys were born, I’ve sent out a picture with my Christmas cards to long-distance friends and family. The first couple of years, I sent out “normal” Christmas cards and included a picture inside the card. Then, I got the idea to combine the Christmas card and the picture into one item. However, I [...]

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Homemade Christmas Gifts

October 3, 2008

With many people to buy Christmas presents for in my extended family, I have to keep my gift budget fairly low per person. One way that I try to extend the money that I spend is by making some of my gifts. The key to homemade gifts is that you need to start planning, preparing, [...]

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