Every day this week I will be featuring frugal last minute gift ideas for kids. These projects are very frugal and can be made with items you probably already have in your home. You won’t want to miss any of these great projects, so if you are not already a follower of the Frugal Family […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Hand Warmers
December 14, 2008 by
These hand warmers make great stocking stuffers, and they are easy to make! Just heat these in the microwave for a few seconds and they will retain heat for several minutes. To make your own hand warmers, you will need: felt embroidery floss rice lavendar (optional) Cut two pieces of felt to the size of […]
9 Tips to Cut Holiday Expenses
December 13, 2008 by
Does the idea of spending a lot of money this holiday season make you cringe? Have you been trying to save money during this tough economic time? Are you afraid the holidays will put your family further into debt? Fortunately, Frugal Family Fun Blog is here to show you how to celebrate the holidays with […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Chili Mix in a Jar
December 11, 2008 by
Nothing takes the chill out of winter like a warm bowl of chili! This mix in a jar is a quick, simple, and frugal gift idea everyone is sure to love. Kids could easily help to make this. Be sure to attach a tag with instructions to make the chili. Add some big soup bowls, […]
$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway
December 10, 2008 by
I am a huge fan of Target, and this week I am giving away a $10 Target gift card! Keep it for yourself, or give it to a friend for the holidays. Tip — Be sure to go to the gift kiosk to print out coupons to stretch this gift card even further. Here […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Chocolate Covered Pretzels
December 10, 2008 by
I am not much of a baker. Instead, Emily and I did some holiday “baking” by making chocolate covered pretzels. There is no measuring required, and they are always delicious. Wrap in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon for a great (and frugal) gift! To make chocolate covered pretzels, you will need: 1 bag of […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Festive Winter Journals
December 9, 2008 by
Emily and I enjoyed making these winter journals. They are so simple to make, and they came out looking great! To make the journals you will need: Pretty paper (I used snowflake print, but any pattern will work.) Plain marble notebook Exact-o knife — DO NOT LET CHILDREN USE THE EXACT-O KNIFE!! Book binding tape […]
Give Green Holiday Gifts — For Free!
December 8, 2008 by
This holiday season, promote a better environment with these green gifts that help reduce waste. The best part — they are FREE! Stop Junk Mail — Junk mail uses a tremendous amount of resources. Use CatalogChoice.org to create an account for the recipient to pick which catalogs are of genuine interest, and CatalogChoice will work […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Handpainted Block Print Kitchen Towels
December 7, 2008 by
Looking for another great frugal gift idea? Try these cute kitchen towels! You and your kids will love making these, and they turn out looking great. To make these, you will need: Plain white flour sack towels (these can be purchased at Target for about $1 each) Fabric paint Holiday stamps (snow flakes, holly, […]
Frugal Gift Idea — One Day Carbon Free
December 4, 2008 by
Visit BrighterPlanet.com to find out how you can give the gift of being carbon neutral for a day, for free! From the site: Forget fruitcake. This year, you can spread your holiday cheer by giving presents that contribute to the fight against climate change. Give the gift of carbon neutrality for a day — […]
Fabulous Frugal Gift Tags
December 4, 2008 by
Emily and I spent some time this afternoon making these great gift tags from last year’s greeting cards. To make the gift tags, you will need: Some old greeting cards — Many of the ones we received last year had no writing on the inside left, so we used those. Hole Punch Ribbon – I […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Learn to Knit
November 17, 2008 by
My MOMS Club recently got together at a local cafe for a knitting class, and we had tons of fun. The kids played and watched some television while we learned how to knit. It actually got me thinking about homemade Christmas gifts. A great way to save money on gifts this year is to make […]
