I would love another pair of Smart socks. They are merino wool and wonderful for colder weather. I am doing my best to keep my heating bill low in a very large old house, wearing these socks has been great. They are noticabley warmer and more comfortable than any other socks that I have. Plus you can wear them with regular shoes and boots and they don't make the shoes fit more tightly.
I love this and have done it for several years to give as gifts for the holidays. Every year my recipients look forward to (or dread) the annual installment of "Uncle Pepe's Liqueurs."
3 bite rule: 3 bites of every dish served on the child's plate. When that has been eaten, serve seconds of anything the child wants. Do not give in, ever. Hungry children wiil be exposed to and usually learn to like a variety of foods this way, and if parents are firm and consistent meal times will be peaceful after a few days of this. Thank you Amy Dacyzn for putting wisdom like this in "The Tighywad Gazette!"
I could really use some new oven mitts and potholders. I was roasting pumpkin seeds this weekend post-pumpkin carving and realized that my mitts are pretty ratty!
Every year, I ask for one thing - home repairs. Not big remodeling jobs, just simple handyman type things like re-hanging a cabinet door whose hinges broke, cutting a wooden curtain rod, hanging blinds, etc. *sigh* I'm still waiting......
I'd like a decent pair of scissors/shears for my sewing/mending. With a Hobby Lobby 40% off in-store coupon....that would make the cost even better. Thank you!
Another sign: if you keep on justifying your credit card purchases. Credit card addiction trick you into believing that you can cover just about anything you buy on credit.
Every weekend for the past ten plus years me and my husband have spent apart due to a sick family member. I go to the nursing home every day and he goes every weekend. The best frugal gift that anyone could give us is an entire Saturday together. What's cheaper than the gift of time? That would be a tremendous blessing!
It is so important to get a grip on credit card spending. There gets to be a point where it becomes very very difficult to pay back the debt, and hard decisions have to be made. It's so much easier to get a grip on the debt before it gets out of hand (believe I've been there). Despite what we are told, and often taught, it is possible to live without credit cards, and for those of us (yes me too) that have a difficulty with spending with credit cards, it's critical to learn to live credit card free.
Our favorite ways to save for the Holidays are to make our own and look for great deals either in the stores or, even thrift stores. One year we only had $20 for christmas gifts, and we made treasure boxes for my little brothers for only $2 each (using fence boards and felt we already had), a cute apron for my baby sister using muslin, and were able to find wonderful treasures at a local thrift store. That experience changed how we approached Christmas gifts.
gifts in a jar are also an inexpensive way to give thoughtful and fun Christmas gifts, and they are so easy and fun to put together as a family event. No sew blankets are also fun.
I love the idea of stashing away a little money each month in an ING account. I try to budget out how much we are going to spend for each family member and divide that out by 12 and stash that away each month. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. But it does make holiday shopping a lot less stressful when we've taken into account for the extra spending and have it ready available when the time comes.
It is also important for us to spend as much or more on giving during this season. We may go without or go with used or homemade gifts so that we can give to those who may not have anything for Christmas, and that's as important as saving for our own and family christmas gifts.
I actually love receiving socks for Christmas. When I was younger, my mom, or "Santa" always used to gift socks to me. Sure, it was a practical gift, but I enjoyed receiving them :)
I really need some warm socks w/out holes! Also, some wooden clothes pins for hanging my laundry because the cheap plastic ones I have are snapping in two one by one. lol
I'd even just love grocery staples. You know ... dry beans, spices, sugar, etc. I'm easy to please.
I would love another pair of Smart socks. They are merino wool and wonderful for colder weather. I am doing my best to keep my heating bill low in a very large old house, wearing these socks has been great. They are noticabley warmer and more comfortable than any other socks that I have. Plus you can wear them with regular shoes and boots and they don't make the shoes fit more tightly.
I love this and have done it for several years to give as gifts for the holidays. Every year my recipients look forward to (or dread) the annual installment of "Uncle Pepe's Liqueurs."
3 bite rule: 3 bites of every dish served on the child's plate. When that has been eaten, serve seconds of anything the child wants. Do not give in, ever. Hungry children wiil be exposed to and usually learn to like a variety of foods this way, and if parents are firm and consistent meal times will be peaceful after a few days of this. Thank you Amy Dacyzn for putting wisdom like this in "The Tighywad Gazette!"
I'd love a gift of homemade soup and bread or cinnamon rolls, something like that--it's nice to heat up a meal on hectic days...
I would like to stock up on quilting thread - high quality, not the "store-brand" stuff.
I would enjoy a recipe book on how to make home made bread. I am stuck in plain white bread mode.
I would like an ebook light that is not awkward and actually works.
I could really use some new oven mitts and potholders. I was roasting pumpkin seeds this weekend post-pumpkin carving and realized that my mitts are pretty ratty!
Every year, I ask for one thing - home repairs. Not big remodeling jobs, just simple handyman type things like re-hanging a cabinet door whose hinges broke, cutting a wooden curtain rod, hanging blinds, etc. *sigh* I'm still waiting......
I'd like a decent pair of scissors/shears for my sewing/mending. With a Hobby Lobby 40% off in-store coupon....that would make the cost even better. Thank you!
I actually could use new ponytail holders so I can put my hair back when I run
I'd like a microSDHC card for my book reader.
i'd really just like some time with family, friends, and boyfriend. it's been so long since i've hung out with anyone!
Another sign: if you keep on justifying your credit card purchases. Credit card addiction trick you into believing that you can cover just about anything you buy on credit.
Ain't no frugal gift like rechargeable batteries! Wooooo!
the knowledge of how to save money. thats a gift that keeps on giving!!!
Every weekend for the past ten plus years me and my husband have spent apart due to a sick family member. I go to the nursing home every day and he goes every weekend. The best frugal gift that anyone could give us is an entire Saturday together. What's cheaper than the gift of time? That would be a tremendous blessing!
I'd love for someone to come clean my house
A meat hammer, so I can make really cheap meat as tender as the most expensive cut!
It is so important to get a grip on credit card spending. There gets to be a point where it becomes very very difficult to pay back the debt, and hard decisions have to be made. It's so much easier to get a grip on the debt before it gets out of hand (believe I've been there). Despite what we are told, and often taught, it is possible to live without credit cards, and for those of us (yes me too) that have a difficulty with spending with credit cards, it's critical to learn to live credit card free.
Our favorite ways to save for the Holidays are to make our own and look for great deals either in the stores or, even thrift stores. One year we only had $20 for christmas gifts, and we made treasure boxes for my little brothers for only $2 each (using fence boards and felt we already had), a cute apron for my baby sister using muslin, and were able to find wonderful treasures at a local thrift store. That experience changed how we approached Christmas gifts.
gifts in a jar are also an inexpensive way to give thoughtful and fun Christmas gifts, and they are so easy and fun to put together as a family event. No sew blankets are also fun.
I love the idea of stashing away a little money each month in an ING account. I try to budget out how much we are going to spend for each family member and divide that out by 12 and stash that away each month. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. But it does make holiday shopping a lot less stressful when we've taken into account for the extra spending and have it ready available when the time comes.
It is also important for us to spend as much or more on giving during this season. We may go without or go with used or homemade gifts so that we can give to those who may not have anything for Christmas, and that's as important as saving for our own and family christmas gifts.
yes, pretty much...nobody likes a nazi feminist
I actually love receiving socks for Christmas. When I was younger, my mom, or "Santa" always used to gift socks to me. Sure, it was a practical gift, but I enjoyed receiving them :)
Any homemade sweets or savories - especially lemon curd or gingerbread or pickles. mmmmm.
I really need some warm socks w/out holes! Also, some wooden clothes pins for hanging my laundry because the cheap plastic ones I have are snapping in two one by one. lol
I'd even just love grocery staples. You know ... dry beans, spices, sugar, etc. I'm easy to please.