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Frugal Gift Wrapping
I am always looking for ways to watch my pennies. Gift wrap and suppplies can be really expensive if you don’t purchase them on sale. Here are a few suggestions on how to cut costs in this area.Reusing Wrapping Paper – (Did you just read that and think NO WAY), well people have been doing it for years. Be creative and put a bow where old tape left a hole in the middle of an otherwise great piece of paper. Or plan your ribbon placement to hide the old fold. Consider taping matching pieces together to make a larger sheet.
Dorm Room Must-Haves
It's hard to believe that your baby is heading to college, but it's happening. Here is a round-up of some must-haves for their dorm room. The dorm beds are certainly not the most comfy so your son or daughter will truly appreciate a mattress topper. We love this memory foam topper for a Twin XL mattress or…
5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget
While the holidays are a magical time, they can also be extremely stressful! As that gift list keeps growing, it becomes harder and harder to make everyone happy while keeping your budget in check. Here are a few of my favorite and most useful tips for tackling holiday shopping without breaking the bank:
Camp Conflicted
I went to the same sleepaway camp for three summers, starting when I was eleven years old, and they remain to this day the best, and most formative, summers of my entire life.
In Praise of Teachers…
On Monday I walked my daughter, Ava, to her Pre-K classroom as usual. Together we hung up her backpack, said hello to Gus the classroom guinea pig and kissed goodbye. On the way out, I realized that one of the two teachers was missing. Where is Miss Kristie? I asked Miss Megan (its taken me 10 years to grow accustomed to this southern Miss (insert first name) thing, and now that I have, I cant shake it).