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Instant Karma

Filed Under Saving Money, Shopping 

chrismukkahOkay, just cause you’ve procrastinated, as I have in writing this xmas eve post, doesn’t mean you have to arrive empty handed tonight.  Here, a few more  Quick Fix Gifts:

1) Something from home.  Feel free to regift, but do it with class.  Re-pot a holiday plant, print and frame a personal picture, fill a pretty basket with food, trinkets, craft supplies or other themed ideas to appeal to your recipient.  Wrap merrily and be on your way.

2) Something on line.  Print out a gift certificate from anywhere — a local or national chain spa or restaurant, Restaurant.com (code SANTA for 80% off), a gym class or workout, or try Cloud 9 Living for that special something.

3) On the way.  Stop at any open restaurant or store for a gift card.  Make sure it’s something your recipient will enjoy.  Also good is a monthly transit cards in some cities, or for fun, gift cards from movie theaters, and scratch-off lottery tickets.  Print out a greeting card to show that you thought about it before you left the house!

4) From the oven.  Supermarkets are still open.  Pick up some ingredients for home-baked goods, and package prettily.  We have a new favorite here, a low-fat, low-cal fruit trifle.   Bake an fat-free angel food cake, break into pieces and line the bottom of a big glass bowl.  Pour in freshly prepared instant pudding to fill in the spaces.  Follow with a layer of fruit, a layer of sugar free whipped topping, and repeat, using a different fruit.  A guaranteed hit for just a few dollars. And you get to enjoy it too.

5) From the Heart:  Donations to charities, especially those that the recipients care about, are always appreciated and really can make a difference in the world we share.  Live, love and laugh with the people in your life.  Have a wonderful holiday, and may all your gifts be filled with love.

Merry Everything, and Happy Always.

We’ll be taking off for the next 2 weeks or so to revamp our site and clean up our homes.  See you after New Years.  Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season, and here’s to a FRUGALICIOUS New Year!

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Comments

6 Responses to “Instant Karma”

  1. Kate Sullivan on January 5th, 2010 10:32 am

    Thank you for the  information.    Love your web site.  I am sharing it with
    my friends.    Kate

  2. Gail Braverman on January 6th, 2010 10:38 am

    Here’s a way to save money on extended warranties on autos. The state of Fl considers an extended waranty as an insurance policy so the auto dealers do not discount them. I just purchased a Lexus factory extend waranty from a dealer in another state. In FL they wanted $2700; I paid $1900 for the same dealer coverage, over the phone, out of state. All auto companies offer extended coverage (not a scam company) If we do our home work and want factory coverage extended, it’s out there.

  3. Robin on January 6th, 2010 12:25 pm

    Thanks Gail. Lots of good ways to save if you look for them. Happy New Year and may you never need to use that coverage!

  4. Robin on January 6th, 2010 12:27 pm

    Thank YOU Kate! The stronger we are as a community, the better off we’ll all be! Please let us know how we can support you! Happy new year.

  5. Jennifer Lohan on January 13th, 2010 5:45 am

    Hi,

    What a wonderful blog you have! I have completely enjoyed reading some of your posts.  I have come across very few blogs with such nice information. Is there a way by which I could contribute with an article to your blog?

    Please do let me know.

    Thanks,

  6. Robin on February 23rd, 2010 1:15 pm

    Thanks, Jennifer. Please email me on rkd@ILoveAGoodBargain.com and let’s discuss! Best, Robin