by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 21, 2009
We just got about two feet of snow this weekend. While I am so relieved I got my Christmas shopping done before the storm (Southerns by and large can’t drive in the snow, me included!), I know many around here weren’t so forunate. So many still have a whole lot of shopping left to do, and can’t [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 17, 2009
I have been busy in the kitchen the past two weeks as I’ve been baking cookies for the holidays. No, we don’t need the 17 dozen cookies I’ve made so far. But I just love baking this time of year, trying new recipes and perfecting old ones, and anyway, I’m sure I’ll find a good [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 16, 2009
(Photo credit: Count Rushmore)
My family, along with nearly 90 million other Americans, will be traveling quite soon for Christmas. With a 500 mile drive (and a border crossing!) each way, I’m predicting the trip to and from our destination will be slightly miserable with two young children in tow.
Other than hours of “I want out [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 15, 2009
Since I told you guys earlier today that I am on the hunt for a nativity set deal, I thought I would pass this Veggie Tales nativity sale along to you. It’s not quite what I had in mind, but I’m still considering it, since I know my daughter would enjoy it more than a [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 14, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday only, DaySpring is offering 50 to 75% off all their Christmas items, including nativities, jewelry, and decorations. My family doesn’t have a nativity scene, so I am hoping to pick one up on the cheap! I’ll let you know what I find. I’m hoping to score this one for less than $15, [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 11, 2009
Canvas People is currently offering free 8 x 10 canvas prints. You just have to pay shipping which is about $15. Canvas prints are usually pretty pricey, so even with shipping this is a great deal. If you decide you would like a bigger canvas print than 8 x 10, you can get $55 off [...]
by Dana @ Mrs. Moneysaver on December 11, 2009
Whew, we’ve finally reached the end of our 2009 holiday gift guide! I hope the budget-friendly ideas have been helpful.
This last edition is focused on gifts for babies and their parents. As a mom to a toddler and baby, I like to think I know a thing or two about this product sector. To change [...]