Between presents, decorations, and new clothes for all the cocktail parties, holiday costs can quickly get out of hand. That’s before we even get to the main event: the big holiday dinner. Though always fun to attend, they are stressful on the host. Preparing food for 15-20 or even more people is a tough challenge, […]
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Every season comes with its own deals and sales on different categories of products. Knowing about these seasonal trends can really help to make a difference to our monthly budgets. Discounts are all about supply and demand, if stores have a lot of supply and the market is showing little demand it’s the buyer–that’s you–that […]
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Although Easter has now turned into a highly commercial holiday filled with bunnies, chocolates and mad dashes for eggs, it’s meant to be a day in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
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There is just one week left before Easter! And I’m sure that a lot of people still haven’t bought anything for Easter yet, just like me… A great activity to do with your kids this weekend is probably to make your own Easter decorations.
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – that most commercial, gooey, and pink of all holidays – where those of us resigned to the single life find ourselves forgotten and searching for something interesting to do. Now, while staying in with a tub of ice cream and watching ridiculous romantic comedies like Forgetting Sarah […]
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When it comes to buying gifts for someone else, there are many factors that come into play. One of these is gender, which can be an especially useful measure if we don’t have deep, intimate knowledge of the person in question. There is some danger to generalizing about what men and women want, so take […]
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Many of us love giving gifts, but have a hard time finding the money for them. Here are some great Christmas gift-giving ideas that won’t leave you broke.
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There’s nothing better than a beautifully decorated home for Christmas — from the lights, to the candles, the ornaments, and even the little trees. Try some of these festive and budget-friendly decoration ideas to liven up your home this holiday season.
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The holidays are especially wonderful for those who enjoy spending time with their families. The kids are home from school, and work vacations mean more time to get together and share moments with those we care about.
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When I was younger, my mom used to schedule one day where we would all make Christmas decorations for the tree. And she would find different handcrafts projects every year so we wouldn’t get bored of only painting pine cones.
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