The best low-cost light bulbs (in terms of the electric bill) are LED's, NOT CFLs, which are hormone disrupters and should not be used near humans. Packs of LED bulbs are usually available at Sam's Club cheaper than elsewhere.
I like to give my mom flowers - either a fresh bouquet, a hanging basket, or a potted perennial that she can enjoy for years to come. I also like to give her a nice card. Sometimes I give her a gift card so that she can buy some new clothes.
This year I'm giving her a bouquet of fresh flowers - she gets pretty excited when I do this - I've also chosen a lovely card that coordinates with the flowers...and for a bit of fun, I'm including a bit of cash that she can use on anything she likes.
My kids are now adults and I love how two of them spend Mother's Day with me every year. My oldest son is in the military so he usually isn't able to be home. Last year he was deployed overseas but he had a beautiful container of flowers and a box of chocolates delivered to me. They were so lovely and such a surprise. My other son took photos of me with the flowers and we shared them on Facebook. The combination of flowers were so lovely that I did my window boxes in the same colors.
This year, I put out the word no presents for me for Mother's Day since I have everything I could want. My daughter will be here visiting which is the perfect present! We also reuse cards from previous years and laugh at their signatures from when the girls were little.
I use a method for saving for things like summer activities with $5 bills. Basically, I use cash and every time I'm given a $5 bill back in change I put it in an envelope. I've bought a cannon camera, Trek bike and golf clubs by doing this. I'm frugal, and I would have felt very guilty buying those in another way...this way of saving makes it fun and mindless really. Great post btw!
We are frugal for Mother's Day by having the kids make Mom a special breakfast and they make their own cards at home and we do fun outdoor activities that do not cost a lot.
We are frugal for Mother's Day by having the kids make Mom a special breakfast and they make their own cards at home and we do fun outdoor activities that do not cost a lot.
Your article got me thinking along parallel lines. Contentment is the opposite of envy and a great remedy for it. Marie Kondo's very popular book on decluttering has some insights into envy. The "keeping up with the Joneses" stuff. She starts with, to paraphrase her, "what is your personal ideal scenario?" Then she uses that as the touchstone for decluttering. Keep only those things that bring you joy, not someone else's happiness, not what you should be happy with, but what actually does it for you. That place is a much better base for goal setting and forward thinking than envy ever could be. The saddest line in Citizen Kane is him dying and calling out for "Rosebud" when he had it all along.
I usually make my mom's present (not this year, though). I get her card for half price at BJ's. My Mother's Day flowers are usually plants for my front yard, so I can enjoy them all summer long. Get my money's worth out of them.
The best low-cost light bulbs (in terms of the electric bill) are LED's, NOT CFLs, which are hormone disrupters and should not be used near humans. Packs of LED bulbs are usually available at Sam's Club cheaper than elsewhere.
My mom is overseas so I plan far ahead and think of something special to do for her that is thoughtful and isn't crazy expensive.
How about: Go Vegan?
I like to give my mom flowers - either a fresh bouquet, a hanging basket, or a potted perennial that she can enjoy for years to come. I also like to give her a nice card. Sometimes I give her a gift card so that she can buy some new clothes.
This year I'm giving her a bouquet of fresh flowers - she gets pretty excited when I do this - I've also chosen a lovely card that coordinates with the flowers...and for a bit of fun, I'm including a bit of cash that she can use on anything she likes.
My kids are now adults and I love how two of them spend Mother's Day with me every year. My oldest son is in the military so he usually isn't able to be home. Last year he was deployed overseas but he had a beautiful container of flowers and a box of chocolates delivered to me. They were so lovely and such a surprise. My other son took photos of me with the flowers and we shared them on Facebook. The combination of flowers were so lovely that I did my window boxes in the same colors.
I focus on spending time with mom rather than on getting her things. Works every time! :)
I keep it frugal by doing homemade gifts! I am also a bargain shopper, so I look out for coupons and sales throughout the year for gifts.
I cook a mea; for my mom!
This year, I put out the word no presents for me for Mother's Day since I have everything I could want. My daughter will be here visiting which is the perfect present! We also reuse cards from previous years and laugh at their signatures from when the girls were little.
I watch for sales or discount codes to do my shopping.
Handmake a card and gifts or cook a dinner.
doing shari's berries
I keep it frugal by staying home
I use a method for saving for things like summer activities with $5 bills. Basically, I use cash and every time I'm given a $5 bill back in change I put it in an envelope. I've bought a cannon camera, Trek bike and golf clubs by doing this. I'm frugal, and I would have felt very guilty buying those in another way...this way of saving makes it fun and mindless really. Great post btw!
We are frugal for Mother's Day by having the kids make Mom a special breakfast and they make their own cards at home and we do fun outdoor activities that do not cost a lot.
We are frugal for Mother's Day by having the kids make Mom a special breakfast and they make their own cards at home and we do fun outdoor activities that do not cost a lot.
We keep it frugal by letting the kids make Mother's Day cards.
Your article got me thinking along parallel lines. Contentment is the opposite of envy and a great remedy for it. Marie Kondo's very popular book on decluttering has some insights into envy. The "keeping up with the Joneses" stuff. She starts with, to paraphrase her, "what is your personal ideal scenario?" Then she uses that as the touchstone for decluttering. Keep only those things that bring you joy, not someone else's happiness, not what you should be happy with, but what actually does it for you. That place is a much better base for goal setting and forward thinking than envy ever could be. The saddest line in Citizen Kane is him dying and calling out for "Rosebud" when he had it all along.
I just plan the expense months ahead so it doesn't sneak up on me and so it doesn't have to be too frugal
I usually make my mom's present (not this year, though). I get her card for half price at BJ's. My Mother's Day flowers are usually plants for my front yard, so I can enjoy them all summer long. Get my money's worth out of them.
Yes.But a lot of people use credit cards to buy online. Do you think it's a good or bad idea?
I ask others to bring side dishes and I provide the main course.
I serve food that's on sale and affordable.
I tell everyone to bring something.
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Amazing list you got here. I've been doing a lot of business trips and these items that you have are a great addition to mine. Thanks!