Question: “Just wondering how you handle teacher gift ideas. At our school, parents are sort of expected to contribute to a to a joint gift for the teacher. The suggested amount is about $15. This gift is usually an American Express gift card. It is a little tricky navigating the social aspect of group gifts. … Continue reading Teacher Gift Ideas
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Frugal and Easy Gifts
Giving gifts to friends and family members is something I love to do. I’m always on the lookout for gifts when I’m “shopping” at my usual spots. By “shopping” I mean the haunts I frequent – garage sales, estate sales, and second hand stores. With a little imagination, simple sewing, and a spin in the… Continue reading Frugal and Easy Gifts
Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
With wedding season approaching and brides everywhere diligently planning their weddings, I wanted to share with you three simple, tasteful wedding gift ideas. These gifts are frugal, green, and never go out of style. One gift idea you can even make yourself! Any of these would make wonderful housewarming gifts or host/hostess gifts as well.… Continue reading Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
This readers' question is about a new bed and where to purchase one. Question: Our son needs a new mattress and box spring. Where would you go to purchase a new bed set? Answer: Ikea. Next time a mattress and box spring are needed at our house, I’m going to Ikea. They have all mattress… Continue reading Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym
During the month of January, gym memberships increase like crazy. Everyone has the best intentions at the start of the year with exercising and eating well. Sometimes just getting to the gym can be a barrier to working out. I say, exercise at home and skip the gym. You’ll save money, time, and resources by… Continue reading Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym
Password Organization
Just like organizing my recipe binders, my passwords needed some organizing attention as well. Experts say not to use the same password for your different on-line accounts. This is good advice but what to do with all of those pesky little numbers and letters?! Who can keep all of those straight in their head? Dig… Continue reading Password Organization
Rate Hikes Disguised as News
Comcast hikes rates for Oregon cable TV, Internet access | OregonLive.com. This article was in our paper Monday and is about how cable bills are going up AGAIN. At our house, we don’t have cable and never will. So, maybe I wouldn't mind cable (and I know my husband would like to have it to… Continue reading Rate Hikes Disguised as News
Wrapping Paper Alternative
With the holiday season fast approaching, are you looking for an alternative to purchasing gift wrap paper? Try my trick and wrap your gifts in old maps. I inherited my stash of maps from my grandfather’s home. He had quite the collection of outdated maps. Maps are practically free at second hand stores, estate sales… Continue reading Wrapping Paper Alternative
Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey
Today was my day to make granola. Everybody loves granola and I have an easy, healthy recipe that I'll share soon. While rounding up the sweetness (for the recipe and not the other sweetness - my husband) I discovered we were practically out of honey. The honey had hardened and was stuck at the bottom… Continue reading Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey
Go Gingham 