Thursday, December 4, 2025

Ways To Use Christmas Decor Basics Year After Year

 


Instead of buying new Christmas decor every year, wouldn't it be nice to learn how to use what you already have every year? 

When I was a kid, I remember having the same Christmas stuff year after year that was so special and I looked forward to them coming out of the boxes so I could enjoy them again.  They were more of a tradition than decorations, more like little treasures.

What has changed since then?



Perhaps the featured article from Thrifty Decor Chick holds the key to that question.  Click here to go to the article.


Saturday, November 22, 2025

How To Save Money on Black Friday

 

Photo Source:  Positively Frugal

Black Friday is creeping up on us!  

Sarah at Positively Frugal has posted an article to help you frugally spend on Black Friday and other holiday sales.

It is not too late to plan your spending so you won't be swept away by all the hype of the sales season.

Click here to go to the article!

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Holiday Shopping Mistakes to Avoid This Season

 


It is coming next Friday!  Beware the allure of Black Friday with all the advertising trying to coax you into buying things you or your loved ones don't need.  Research and plan before you run off with the influence of all the hype of the day.

You know a little about my past life before the frugalista mentality hit me . . . work like a dog so I could spend, spend, spend on stuff I didn't need that now clutter my house.  My biggest vice was the Home Shopping Club.  Oh my God . . . that was instant in your face hype.  They wanted to make you think you could not live without the item they were trying to sell at the moment.  I really didn't have time to think about making the purchase, like do I need this.  It got me into big trouble!

Don't fall for the hype!  My best advice to you is to check out the article Mary from Everyday Cheapskate has posted on advise for not making holiday spending mistakes.

Click here to go to the article that will help you save money this holiday season!