Santa and the Three Rs
Have you ever thought, “do you suppose it’s okay to buy my children’s Christmas gifts off Craig’s List?” or, “is it okay for Santa’s gifts to be used?” What if they ask you, “Why does Santa bring me used toys?”
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20+ DIY gifts for geeks of all kinds
I have here compiled a list of DIY, no-tech gifts and activities that will delight the geekiest of geeklings. Whether you want a last minute item to round out a stocking, or something for the quiet bag for a family car trip, one of these is sure to fill the bill.
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Debt Free Holiday: Photo Gifts
Photo gifts are the epitome of creative, personalized giving. One of my favorite, budget friendly gift ideas came from my friend, JMM Mary S when I asked for ideas for …
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Blue Ridge Salvage Toys: Winning Best Post Apocalyptic Toy Selection
He threw his very favorite talking toy to the side to get both hands free to play with this truck. (I would like to kill that talking toy with fire, but it makes him happy, so every time I contemplate smuggling it out of the house my resolve fails me.)
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Debt Free Holiday: Busy Play ideas to make
There is nothing better than busy, creative, open ended play for child development or just for plain old happiness. The good news is, there are tons and tons of options for open ended toys. Here are some “busy play” DIYs that are budget friendly, time friendly, and environmentally sound!
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Free Printable Gifts & Activities for kids
Free is my favorite price! Assuming you already maintain a color printer, nothing could be easier than printing off some craft projects and having the little ones help you. A lot of these ideas will make perfect “finishing touches.” I personally am planning some photo gift tags that can be ornaments for next year!
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