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DIY Father’s Day Gift: Make Dad a Car Kit
by Hollie on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 | No Comments
Celebrate how awesome your Dad is by giving him a personalized kit of useful things to keep in the glove box of his car. This DIY Father’s Day Gift via Not Martha will make any Dad feel special. Include things like a flashlight, pen, sunscreen, digital tire gauge, tissues, bandages, and disinfecting wipes. All ... [read more] -
DIY Mother’s Day Memo Board
by Hollie on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 | 2 comments
Need a cheap, creative, and thoughtful Mother's Day gift idea? I found this great DIY dry-erase memo board at the Dollar Store Crafts blog, which is a cinch to make, and can be customized any way you like! I love that the board prompts you to list the reasons why you love your ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Broken Pottery Jewelry
by Hollie on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | 1 comment
Julie Ames, the artisan behind The Broken Plate Pendant Company, deliberately breaks plates selected from thrift stores, antique shops and department stores in order to turn the shards into jewelry. She first got the idea after making a mosaic mailbox for herself and was left with more broken shards that needed to be repurposed. ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Gift Card Swapping
by Hollie on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 | 3 comments
Did you get gift cards this holiday for stores you would never think of stepping foot in, or just prefer cold hard cash instead? If your stack of gift cards is coming up short, check out Gift Card Swapping to swap your gift card or sell it for cash. (via The ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Child’s Gift List Form
by Hollie on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 | No Comments
It can be very hard for children to think about others during the holiday season. We have to help children learn to give, not just receive. Use this child's gift list form to help children record their gifts to others, as well as their Christmas list. In ... [read more] -
Gift Guide for Moms: $25 and Under
by Hollie on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | No Comments
All your mom really wants is for you to be home this year, but whether you’re here or there, snag some incredible presents your mom will love while keeping your budget in tact with these great gifts for under $25. Pedicurz™ These easy to carry pedicure ... [read more] -
Life Essentials: Pets for Holiday Gifts
by Sarah on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
A pet may seem like a wonderful holiday gift. But if may mean you’ll be the one buying the pet food, paying the veterinary bills, and taking it for walk at 6 am on dark rainy mornings for years to come. Depending on whether you’re in the right stage in your life, and have ... [read more] -
Amy from Frugal-Mama.com Has Rounded Up Some Special Cyber Monday Deals for Buttoned Up Readers
by Amy Suardi on Monday, November 30th, 2009 | 2 comments
If you’re too full of turkey to get up early on Black Friday to brave the crowds, never fear. Wait until Monday (November 30) and you can keep those slippers on -- or take a shopping break at work – and get some great deals on the Web. Although Cyber Monday sales rarely leak, I ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Squeeze-Me Mittens
by Hollie on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | 1 comment
The weather's getting colder — time to warm up with your loved ones, and little ones! So how great would it be to have these adorable mittens as you and your little one go for a walk in the park? I want them and I don't even have a child! Two mittens in one, these ... [read more] -
DIY Holiday Gift Idea
by Hollie on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | 5 comments
Save money this holiday by making these cute little s'mores kits as gifts for friends and family! You can get clear plastic gift boxes at The Container Store.
