Frugal christmas :

Frugal Christmas Shopping

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Well, today was a first.  On the way home from church today, I had to make a stop at the automated stamp machine (in the post office lobby).  Since we were right across the street from Good Will, I told my boys that I needed to run in[...]

Frugal Shopping after Christmas

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Well, Christmas has come and gone...it always is kindof sad, isn't it?  All that planning and shopping and getting ready and now it's done for another year!  I hope that all of you have added many wonderful times to your Christmas[...]

Last minute Christmas ideas, Part 1

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Oh my gosh! Christmas is a week from today! Only last night did I sit down and write out my cards and make yet another attempt at getting my shopping done. I have packages to ship, cards to mail and treats to deliver. Nothing is done. So, if you[...]

Uses for leftovers ? Part I: Cookies

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Christmas time is a period when we all over indulge into baking cakes, cookies, and other Christmas treats.  We bake so much that we eat and eat and they never seem to end.   Now, if you are lucky and working, you can always «get rid» of a few[...]