Dec

24

Instant Karma

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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!

Dec

23

Five Easy, Cheap INSTANT Last Minute Gifts!

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needs quick, cheap, low-cost giftsWe’ll be quick, time is short…..

1) Heard a rumor that Subway is giving out free cookies with gift cards.

2) FEED IT FORWARD!  FREE FOOD  from Restaurant.com.  Click here to get access to their Feed it Forward page.  If you’re not already a member, you should definitely join.  It’s a  free program which sells very very discounted gift certificates for meals out.  A great way to give gifts and try lots of new spots to dine. Plus, you can print or email your gifts.

3) Magazine subscriptions galore are available at Amazon.   Announce your gift with a FREE e-card from American Greetings or  Blue Mountain.

4) Give the Gift of AudioBooks from Audible.com. Try Audible Now and Get TWO FREE Audiobooks! Also, tons of specials at Borders.com.

5) Make something from stuff around the house.  Frame a photo and giftwrap, or fill a cool mug with coffee or candy.

Tomorrow, we’ll check for last minute printables.  Time to wrap it up!

Meanwhile, check here for more cheap, easy gift ideas. Happy Holidays!

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