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4 Low-Cost Gift Alternatives
Okay, so we are down to the wire and you just don’t have the budget to buy any more gifts even though you have more people to buy for.  So, what are you going to do? Well, my friends, I do have some ideas for you. You can choose one of these 5 low-cost gift alternatives to finish our your holiday strong without putting you in financial distress.
4 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Did you just remember someone that you needed to buy for this year?  Is your brother bringing his new girlfriend home for the holidays? Is your cousin making a last minute appearance? You don’t want them to be the only ones without a gift, right?  No worries, my friends! We are going to chat a little bit here about some awesome last minute Christmas Gift Ideas that won’t break the bank and that you don’t need to wait for shipping for (cause that ain’t gonna happen this late, folks!).
5 Reasons for a Gift Free Christmas
Imagine how much less stressful this week would be if you didn’t have to do any shopping.  Just imagine. Okay, I know you think there is no way that could be a reality, I mean, you don’t want to be a Scrooge, right? The thing is, there are people out there who have gift-free Christmas celebrations and enjoy this holiday with little to no stress.  If you are wondering why you should consider doing the same, check out these 5 reasons for a gift-free Christmas and see if it is a plan you would be interested in following:
Christmas Eve Traditions Your Family Will Love!
Christmas Eve is quickly approaching and although most of you might have your family traditions already set maybe you can add one of these fun ideas to the list this year!
How to Make Cake Mix Cookies- Perfect for Santa’s Christmas Eve Cookies
I love making cookies, especially at this time of year. I turn on a little Christmas music and get baking. I had to share with you one of my most favorite cookie recipes. These cake mix cookies are AWESOME. What makes them awesome? They are fool proof. Seriously. It requires little ingredients, not a lot of time, and they turn out great! You can also make them with a variety of cake mixes and add in different candies, chips and sprinkles. YUM! Kids can even help with this recipe. I like to have them help me with these cookies for Christmas Eve. Then we leave a few out for Santa. I hope you enjoy these as much as our family does.
5 Budget Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
Have you given any thought to your New Year’s Resolutions yet? I know we still have a couple of weeks, but it’s never too early to start preparing, am I right? If you are ready to make some changes in your life, but feel like your budget can’t take any big changes, not to worry! Here are 5 Budget Friendly New Year’s Resolutions that will change your life and won’t hurt your wallet:
Why Experience Gifts are the Best Gifts
Are you struggling to find the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends or loved ones? Â Have you given any thought to experience gifts? Research is showing that experience gifts are far better than materials gifts for several reasons:
Last minute Gift Ideas for the Procrastinator
So, you waited a little too long to buy your Christmas gifts, right? Â You have only a couple of days left where you can actually get out and shop (you do need to work after all). Â So, what to do? Well, there are lots of great ideas out there for last minute gift ideas for those that you need to buy for. Â
How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece for Under $5
If you want a super cute Christmas centerpiece but don’t want to spend a lot of money, check this out. Recently I was in charge of a large Christmas dinner where we had to feed 350 people. I had 36 tables to decorate with only $40 dollars to spend on decor. Crazy right? For the center piece I came up with a super simple, yet classy idea of a mason jar, cranberries, fresh pine, water and a cute burlap tie. Then on the tables I gathered cute pine cones from outside (free!), left over pine branches and spread them down the table. We had the tables covered in white paper, then ran a green paper down the middle for the table runner. That’s it! Super simple and we stayed under our $40 budget. It looked really nice too. If you want a cute Christmas centerpiece on a budget, then be sure to try this out.
The BEST and EASIEST Cinnamon Roll Recipe!
Cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning is one of my favorite traditions! But I’m not the mom wanting to spend hours in the kitchen so finding this amazing recipe that’s quick and easy was just what I needed to carry the tradition on! This recipe was giving to me by a friend when I was explaining my problem of not wanting to be in the kitchen all day. We’ve now made these cinnamon rolls multiple times for different holidays, family get together and just to give out to neighbors. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy these just as much as we do!