Category Archives: Frugal Gift Ideas

Advantages to buy online?


The short answer to “Is it better to buy online?” is, it depends what you are buying.  A few items can be cheaper online, and it is also advantageous to buy online if you are looking for something very specific, … Continue reading

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Ways to Reuse Christmas Cards


Once Christmas is over there are lots of ways you can repurpose all those cards sent to you.  I found this on one blog I like: http://www.frugalvillage.com/2010/12/29/reuse-your-christmas-cards/ I thought some of the ideas were quite good.

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Looking for gift ideas you can make?


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

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free recipe magazine


If you love  recipes, Penzy’s, a company that sells spices and herbs, publishes a free magazine 3 or 4 times a year.  This magazine often comes with at least one coupon for a free 1/4 cup jar of a featured … Continue reading

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Frugal Gift Ideas


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

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Free Gift Ideas for Spouses/SO’s


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

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Spice Basket


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

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College Students Basket


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

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Wedding or Housewarming Gift Basket


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

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Baby Gift Basket


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

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