Category Archives: Frugal Gift Ideas

Christmas is only 3 months away! I often like to make some or all of my gifts through out the year, not just for Christmas which is coming up soon but also for birthdays, mom/dad day, bridal showers, anniversaries!  My … Continue reading →

With Christmas looming, I thought I would post some good gift ideas.  Many of these ideas can be compiled mainly with free items from Walgreens, Walmart, CVS and Menards.  The ones that aren’t free can be made for $20 or … Continue reading →

There are lots of ideas for gifts and activities with your spouse/SO that cost hardly any money. 1.  Make sandwiches and whatever else you like to eat, together at home, take them and a blanket to the park, and sit … Continue reading →

Mixing bowl could be the basket. *Homemade mixes ( taco seasoning mix, spaghetti seasoning mix, chili seasoning mix, onion soup mix, etc)–recipes can be found online.  I will probably post in our blog files son. *Homemade flavored rice mix w/ … Continue reading →

To make a basket for someone heading off to or just starting college: *Various snack foods *Hot Cocoa, tea or coffee mixes (depending what they like if you know) *Layered brownie or cookie mix in a jar *Powdered flavored creamer … Continue reading →

I’ve used boxes, baskets and gift bags for this.  Items I include  are some or all of the following: Body wash Shampoo & conditioner Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss Chapstick Nice pack of disposable shavers Shaving cream Lotion Liquid hand soap … Continue reading →

I recently got some good deals on baby stuff.  Here are some items you could include in a baby gift basket: Baby wash, lotion shampoo–There are often $1 off 1 johnson’s product coupons out and at Walmart these items cost … Continue reading →