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Trying to bring a little tradition into your holidays again? It doesn't have to break the bank. Try some of these old-fashioned ways of saving money and adding a touch of yesteryear to your family's celebrations:
- Cut your own tree. Make a family day of it for a lot of good bonding time. Don't forget the hot chocolate!
- Remember your crafting skills. Making hand-made gifts is not only more for the recipient, but it saves you big bucks. This year I am making Christmas-themed throw pillows for some of my family members. These are easy to make and work for guys and gals.
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Pecan Crescent Cookies
A Great Gift Item
- Home cooked goodies are still a popular gift choice, but you can even save money on these. Watch for coupons and sales on the ingredients and pick those items that are less costly to make that some others might be. Like many of us, this can be your year to watch the pennies. Check out my post at Organic Journey Online for some recipe ideas.
- Paper gift wrap comes at a terrible price, and I don't just mean in dollars. Trees and the paper that is made from them, are in short supply. Thus the rising cost of paper is becoming a bigger problem. Get creative by using scraps of old fabric to tie up gifts in, reusable gift bags from last year can be dolled up with a bit of ribbon or a handmade ornament tied to the handle. I also like to use Chicobags as gift bags, helping my recipients get started with a reusable bag. Another option is using good old fashioned brown grocery bags. Cut them open and use a sponge stamp to decorate the paper for wrapping purposes.
- Need I mention homemade Xmas ornaments? Last Year I made dozens of mini Christmas trees from the leftover core of pine cones that the squirrels in my yard discarded. And what has happened to stringing popcorn? I miss that!
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