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I was chatting with Cameron Huddleston of Kiplingers yesterday about how to tell if your gift is going to be returned when I had a realization. I have given some truly terrible gifts. So bad that the recipient should have cut me out of their lives. Have you ever given a really bad gift? Please tell me I’m not alone!!! Can you believe I gave these terrible
Before you toss out your holiday cards, sift through them and save the ones with pretty artwork. This craft project also works with photos, though they will need a bit more attention in the gluing phase. It’s easy – and free – to turn old Christmas cards into Christmas ornaments! All you need is: old Christmas cards scissors glue ribbon cookie cutters (optional) I love making
Christmas is just around the corner, and you don’t have a lot of time – or money – to decorate. Not to worry! We’ve got 8 quick, easy – and inexpensive – ideas for decorations that will warm your house with holiday spirit. DIY decorations can be easy, quick and festive!
As it gets closer to Christmas, there are still a few people on your gift list. You like the idea of something personal and homemade, but you don’t have a lot of time to put something together. We’ve rounded up a few easy ideas DIY gifts that won’t cost you too much money or time. Here are some ideas for memorable DIY gifts.
Baby’s First Christmas only comes around once, so why not make it special? The new parents on your gift list have most likely already gotten all the practical baby gifts they need – now it’s time to get festive! We’ve found baby items that will have everyone “oohing” and “ahhing.” And since we’re always on the hunt for a bargain, these prices won’t give you anything to
Don’t forget about your feline and canine friends this holiday season! They deserve treats, too. (Although that dog that shredded your couch cushions – the Lumps of Coal treats might be more appropriate.) Take a look at some of the great gifts we found for your four-legged family members. Don’t forget the pets on your Christmas list!
If you’re looking for a book to give as a Christmas or Chanukah present, I scanned my brain for every book I’ve read in the past year and sifted out the winners. I included fiction and non-fiction books to give you gift ideas. What good books have you read lately? My top book picks for gifts
Got a friend who loves animals? Then we’ve got some great gift ideas for you. Why not surprise the pet lovers on your Christmas list with something different and unique. Take a look at the petcentric items we got our paws on. 7 Christmas gifts for pet lovers
If gift giving seems more like a chore than a privilege, consider an “experience” gift. Tickets to a concert. A meal at a new restaurant. A visit to the spa. What I like about experience gifts is that you can pick a gift you know the recipient will enjoy. No questioning whether a particular sweater or pair of earrings is the right size or matches
I never knew what Lego gifts to buy for my nephews until I discovered these Lego books. For 8 years running my nephews have asked for Legos for Christmas. The challenge is that they have SO many thousands of Legos – I’m not kidding about the thousands – that no one really knows what Legos to buy for them anymore. What if they already have
My husband wants a bluetooth adaptor for his 2004 Mini Cooper, a smallish purchase that makes his 10-year old car feel just a bit newer. We’re saving our money to build our dream home so we’re not buying new cars. Not even new used cars. Even if we had the money, I would never buy a new car and here’s why. But back to cars. While searching for
When I was a child, my sisters and I made ornaments for our Christmas tree. Now as adults with children of our own, we gather at our parents’ house each year and decorate their tree with these same ornaments. Now it’s your chance to create memories with your kids by making homemade ornaments. Your kids will have a fun activities to keep them busy and
Trying to drown out the “I’m bored!” whining of your otherwise lovely children? What better way to pass school break or a snowy day than Christmas crafts? No need to spend big bucks on an overpriced craft kit – we’ve got activities that can be made easily with supplies you can pick up at your local dollar store, in your own backyard, or perhaps your spare closet! Here
Having trouble finding gifts for the men in your life? Me too. I’ve been struggling to find the perfect gifts for my Dad, brother, and boyfriend that are different from the generic “boy” gifts like cologne or ties. During my search I’ve sound some awesome gifts for men that are sure to please even the hardest to buy for dads and relatives. 8 Best Gifts
Just as Black Friday has morphed into a week-long shopping spree, Cyber Monday is bleeding into a week of hot online deals. Hey, why not take advantage? I hate the pressure to shop on one specific day, anyhow. Kohl’s just released this 20% off coupon that is valid through Dec. 3, 2014. Use coupon code CYBERTAKE20. If you spend $25 or more you’ll automagically get free shipping
