gift ideas
Be My {Frugal} Valentine 2013: 15 Fabulous Gifts Under $15
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which of course means it is time for the 3rd Annual LWSL $15 gift list! I have to say, though, that many of the awesome gift ideas I posted last year are still available, so be sure to check out that list as well! As always, I was amazed at what fabulous things can be found for under $15 when you really start looking. And if you would rather make your V-Day gifts, be sure to check out all my handmade gift ideas here! Gifts for Him: 1. Braided Leather Bracelet-Last year I featured the black version, this year I’m digging the brown. ... read more
homemade spa recipes {day nineteen}
This is the nineteenth day of my 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. To read all the posts in order, start with Day One or visit the Overview Page. * * * I am such a spa girl! It seems like a million years ago now, but once upon a time I was the director of a day spa in the Seattle area. Part of my actual job description included receiving spa treatments on a regular basis for “quality control” and during that time I had more massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, body scrubs, body wraps, & hair treatments than most people will ever have ... read more
Be My {frugal} Valentine: 15 Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $15 {2012}
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it is time for the Annual LWSL Valentine’s Day Gift List! I have found some awesome goodies for you this year–it is amazing what you can find for under $15 when you really start to look. As with all gifts, of course, it is the thought that counts, and I think all of the gifts on this list will show your special someones you were thinking of them! Gifts for Him: 1. Braided Leather Bracelet-This beautiful, er, I mean handsome braided leather and stainless-steel bracelet not only has awesome reviews, it is on sale for 71% off the list price of $49.95. ... read more
be my (frugal) valentine: 15 gifts under $15
It’s February and you know what that means. (hint: think hearts) Valentine’s Day! You all know by now that I am a holiday junkie and February 14th is no exception. I plan to bake cookies. I plan to do a few crafts & make some cards with my girls. (I even bought a Valentine’s stamp set from Craftin’ Crystal.) I plan to put up some very sweet decorations, like these adorable heart strings. And I plan to give a few gifts to my special someones. Yes, I said someoneS. Because to me Valentine’s Day isn’t just about my sweetie (though he is getting something VERY special this year.) It ... read more
