Wrapping gifts can be expensive. Last year I shared my tips for creating alternative gift packaging. Below you will find a few tips from Mrs. Not Made of Money. Start looking for packaging ideas now! It’s always a challenge in our house to stretch our holiday budget to its absolute limits. I am a stickler [...]
Ask Someone Who Believes In Creating Traditions
November 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Holidays are coming. This is a time to reflect on the last year. I have to say a lot has changed in our lives in the past year. We have added a new member to our family. We have made a lot of changes on the way we do things. We always try to [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Chewy Candy Cane Chex Mix
December 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Well, our Holiday from the Heart posts are coming to a close. We truly hope you enjoy this next week with your family and friends! If you are still in need of last minute gift idea, take a look at this easy homemade gifts! Thanks to A Thrifty Mom for sharing her recipe for homemade Chewy [...]
Just for the Joy of it: Symbols of Christmas
December 17, 2009 By 7 Comments
I have shared with you all before that I want my boys to know the true meaning of holidays. I started on this mission last year. It is tradition in our family to have Christmas Eve at my house. We have my husband’s brother and his family over for dinner and fun. I started a [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Renewing Glass Ornaments
December 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you had the same Christmas ornaments for years and feel the need to renew them? I have had the same glass ball ornaments for many years. Some of my glass ornaments are starting to show their age with dull color. Instead of spending money on replacing my glass ornaments, I have revamped them with [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Toy Swap
November 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Amee and I both belong to a local Mom’s Club. One of the moms came up with a fabulous idea for her children’s Christmas presents this year. This mom has organized a toy swap! So many people have little money to buy presents this year. Why not organize a toy swap? Young children do not [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Gift Packaging
November 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
Oh how the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season has begun! I was out shopping yesterday and the parking lots were packed and so were the stores! As I was shopping, I was thinking of gift packaging ideas. I know many times gift bags are used as a simple solution to wrapping. Gift bags [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Candy Making
November 15, 2009 By 6 Comments
Ever since I can remember, homemade candy has been a part of our Christmas. My mom use to do all of the candy making until she taught me how to do it when I was 12. I have carried on this tradition since then. There are some recipes that I traditionally make every year and [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Thankful Turkey
November 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
Last year it was my mission to find activities that explained the meaning for holidays. I want my children and my nephews to grow up knowing that there is more to holidays than food and gifts. I found crafts for both Thanksgiving and Christmas that brought meaning to our day. I will share our Thankful [...]
Holiday from the Heart: Family Cookbook
November 1, 2009 By 6 Comments
Last year I made my sister-in-law, Cathy, a Family Cookbook for Christmas. We had many family gatherings last year that resulted in a new favorite recipe. Cathy and I love to try new things and I have to say that most of the time they come out pretty tasty! We have also canned many items over the [...]
