holiday shopping tips
if you have to shop this year…. {a few of my favorite deals}
I’m interrupting my normal posting schedule to bring you this little Public Service Announcement While this year I am perfectly content to stay home and make pretty things, I do realize that not everyone has the time or desire to get all crafty around the holidays. I totally get it; in fact, I was in that exact same boat last year, with too much to do and not enough time to do it. Honestly one of the things I am MOST thankful for this year is that after selling my deal blog, I no longer feel obligated to keep up on all the latest deals and hot sales happening this ... read more
How to Save on Food for the Holidays
Thanksgiving. Christmas Dinner. Holiday Parties. Seasonal baking. For most of us, food plays a starring roll in our holiday festivities. We all have our favorites, that certain special dish we only eat once a year. Without it Christmas or Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same. Oh, the pressure. And while our mouths start watering at the mere thought of golden roasted turkey & homemade apple pie, the cost of food, especially when combined with all of the other expenses this time of year, can be a serious strain on your budget. Even scarier, it is often one of those “hidden” expenses that we don’t account for when we think about ... read more
Black Friday, Cyber Monday & Beyond: Tips for Getting the Best Deals this Holiday Season {Without Losing Your Christmas Spirit}
It’s that time of year, and unless you’re one of those crazy annoying, er, I mean proactive people who manage to shop a little throughout the year and have all your holiday shopping done, you are probably starting to gear up for gift-giving season (or you’re trying to avoid it like the plague and procrastinating as much as possible.) It is far too easy to go overboard and blow your budget at this time of year, so I thought I would take some time to talk about some tips and tricks I’ve learned for scoring the very best deals this holiday season. After all, no one wants to spend more ... read more
