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Make Your Own Ribbon Organizer

Ribbons can quickly get out of hand and become a big tangled mess. And there are so many deals out there right now for pretty ribbons, that it is hard to resist picking them up and adding them to the collection. If you can find them, you can purchase ribbon organizers that cost quite a bit. Instead, why not save money and make your own? When the holiday season rolls around, you won’t be fit to be tied. This ribbon organizer project calls for the following materials: A plastic box with a lid. (Check the dollar store or your local … Continue reading →

Frugal and Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday gifts. Have you noticed that gift wrap is getting pretty elaborate and expensive? My son brought home a school fundraiser that featured gift wrap for $12 a roll! And the stores aren’t too much better these days. But why spend so much on wrapping the presents? Use that money instead to buy bigger presents or to save toward other holiday bills. Here are some frugal and creative ways to save on gift wrap, but still provide gift wrap that has impact. The secret to great gift wrapping is to let your imagination … Continue reading →

Cute Scrapbooking Gifts for Everyone

Always on the lookout, especially at holiday time, I have been researching and contacting various stores to find out what some of the latest and greatest scrapbooking related gifts are. Of course there are the handmade gifts that we make with our supplies, but I am not here to talk about them. I am here to talk about how awesome scrapbooking related novelties and gifts are! The Closet Scrapper is one of my first stops when I am looking for cute scrapbooking gifts for myself or someone else on my list. They have loads of cute items, including jewelry which … Continue reading →

The Gift of Time

Today is my 35th birthday and it’s funny, I kept forgetting that it was right around the corner and I had to laugh this morning as my husband is up very early (he doesn’t like early mornings), but his gift to me this year is to run all the errands such as getting the kids to school in the morning, picking them up after school and taking them to all their extra-curricular activities like dance, cheer/tumble and gymnastics. His goal was to give me time. What a precious gift that is! For all the things in the world out there … Continue reading →

Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

Why spend a fortune on gift wrap when you can create beautiful and inspired packages at home? Birthdays, anniversaries and of course Valentines Day..it seems as if there is always a present to wrap. While you can shop the after holiday sales for gift wrap and keep it in your gift closet, there are plenty alternatives right now in your home. Why not try some of these ideas or let them inspire your own? Comics for kids: As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Squeezing Money from The Newspaper, the comic strip (or funnies, as my parents always called it) … Continue reading →

The Case of the Christmas Present Caper

December 2001: The Christmas season was upon us. The tree was up, decorations were hung, presents were bought. Some were even wrapped. Gifts from out-of-state loved ones were starting to arrive. Parties beckoned, festivities ensued, distractions abounded. It was no wonder it took me a while to notice a few of the presents under the tree had been tampered with. Chewed on, to be exact. The wrapping paper had been gnawed off, ripped away, and in general ruined. Time must be spared to rewrap the packages. Yet time must also be spared to reprimand the culprit responsible. This was Murph’s … Continue reading →

2006 Best Games

This year two games shared the title of 2006 Game of the Year in the Toy Industry Association toy awards Hullabaloo and Apples to Apples. Read on for description of the winning games plus three other games that were nominated for the award. Apples to Apples Cost: $20-25 Manufacturer: Cranium I love this game. It is a simple word association game. The cards have different words and each player tries to match a word on their card to a chosen word. One player acts as judge and chooses the winning word. The game gets loud as players try to convince … Continue reading →

2006 Best Educational Toys

The top educational toy for the year according to the Toy Industry Association goes to the Fly Pentop Computer from none else than Leap Frog. Leapfrog and VTech had the other nominees for best educational toy, which only included electronic learning toys instead of other conventional educational toys. Read on for reviews of the products. Fly Pentop Computer Cost: $100 Manufacturer: Leap Frog This mini computer in a pen sounds amazing. The computer allows the child to interact with what they write using the pen. You can use it solve math problems that are written in by the child. You … Continue reading →

2006 Best Boy Toys

The winner of the Toy Industry Association’s ward for the Best Boy Toy went to an R/C toy called the Shell Shocker. Read on for a description of the toy and the other best boy toy nominees. Shell Shocker Cost: $80-100 Manufacturer: Tyco This is a unique R/C toy that is a monster that morphs from a ball to a beast. It is pretty large so it needs a lot of space to maneuver in. Also watch out for the tail since it can pack quite a wallop. It requires a special battery, which costs an additional $30. Be sure … Continue reading →

2006 Best Girl Toys

If you’ve got a little girl you are probably wondering what you get her this year. Here are this year’s top girl toys according to the Toy Industry Association. Dora’s Talking Kitchen Cost: $75-90 Manufacturer: Fisher Price Dora is the hottest name brand this year and also took home the hottest toy award in the girl’s toy division. The top award winner was a pretend play kitchen. Most little girls love to cook and with this kitchen set they can cook along with Dora. The little kitchen features recipe cards, and a 28-piece accessory set. The kitchen is interactive and … Continue reading →