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Cutting Back on Christmas? Where Will You Tighten Santa's Belt This Year?
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D*I*Y Christmas Giving: 34 Great Gifts You Can Make Yourself!

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on November, 13, 2008
  • Crafts
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Looking to cut back spending on holiday gifts? Celebrate like Santa (but spend like Scrooge) with this fabulous line-up of 34 great gifts you can make yourself.

Compiled from reader suggestions at finance blog Get Rich Slowly, the list focuses on easy-to-make gifts for all ages. Even if you're all thumbs at crafting, you'll find inspiration with this roundup of handmade holiday ideas.

And we loved, loved, LOVED the nice link to our site! Thanks, J.D.!

Do It Yourself Christmas: 34 Great Gifts You Can Make Yourself

How To Write A Thank-You Note

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on December, 21, 2007
  • Gifts
  • Traditions

Internet celebrity monkey ("i'm small, i'm terry cloth, and i think i have a nice personality!") strikes again with his sweet, kid-friendly guide to writing thank-you notes.

monkey's illustrated tips on how to write a fun and friendly thank-you note are enough to make you forget his aversion for upper-case letters:

monkey - how to write a thank you note

Free Printable: Custom Note Cards

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on December, 15, 2007
  • Gifts
  • Printable Gifts

For thank-you notes or as a last-minute Christmas gift, you can't beat these personalized custom note cards from Epson.com.

Download the .pdf file containing templates and instructions here:

Printable Note Cards


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Chocolate Coffee Spoons: Easy Holiday Gift to Make!

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on December, 8, 2007
  • Gifts
  • Stocking Stuffers

Chocolate-dipped coffee spoons are an easy homemade holiday gift. Make them simple and sweet or dazzle the tastebuds with custom flavors and colored chocolate melts!

Our basic recipe for chocolate coffee spoons outlines the method, but check out specialty recipes, too. Whether they're white chocolate drizzled with holiday colors, or dressed up with crushed candy canes, chocolate coffee spoons are sure to please the coffee lover on your holiday gift list.

Bundle chocolate coffee spoons and a packet of Snowman Soup into a pretty mug for a frugal holiday gift:

Chocolate Coffee Spoons Recipe

Candy Cane Chocolate Coffee Spoons

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Mint Chocolate Coffee Spoons

Free Online Holiday Gift Planner

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on December, 8, 2007
  • Budgets and Bargains
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Planning a gift list and tracking the holiday budget just got simpler with this online holiday gift planner from Zion's Bank.

Customer or not, if you're willing to register an e-mail address, you can use this free online gift list and budgeting tool:

Free Holiday Gift Planner

25 Frugal Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on May, 11, 2007
  • Gifts
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Everyone has a special mother in their life, so why not offer more than the traditional floral tribute this Mother's Day? Here are 25 frugal ideas for Mother's Day gifts, and they all bring the personal touch she'll love:

25 Frugal Mother's Day Gift Ideas

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