Christmas Gifts for $10 or Less?I have a huge family. I start shopping for Christmas presents early. Does anyone have any good Christmas present ideas for 10 people for $10. or less. These are extended family members.
Present for a Sailor?My brother is in the Navy and will be gone for Christmas. This is his first Christmas away from home. Does anyone have any good suggestions for gifts for him?
Christmas "Shower Curtain"?Help! I am looking for a holiday, Christmas "shower curtain". Any tips? Thanks.
Your Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes?I am looking for some exciting cookie recipes that I can make for Christmas. Does anyone have any recipes or know of some good resources to find some online? I plan on going to the library, but I thought it might be interesting to see what others are baking this year.
Thrifty Gift Ideas for a Friend?I have a friend that I met online and we've been emailing back and forth for almost two years now. I wanted to send her a little something for Christmas, but don't have a lot of money to spend.
Thrifty Christmas Ornaments?I want to make some Christmas ornaments. Does anyone have any good, thrifty ideas?
Looking for Tiered Circle Boxes?I am looking for a company that would sell boxes at a thrifty price. I am planning on making 3 tier snowmen as gifts for co-workers and friends. Does anyone know of a company that sells tiered circle boxes for a cheap rate?
Unique Christmas Gifts?What are your ideas for unique Christmas gifts. Something that is either handmade or reused or consumable.
- rockytopp
Family Present?I'm supposed to send some friends a "family" present. A gift for the whole family for under $20. Any ideas? There are 5 in the family, mom, dad, and 3 kids 5-9.
Instructions for Reindeer Ornaments?Does anyone have instructions to make a reindeer ornament using a green christmas tree light bulb and pipe cleaner for antlers, wiggly eyes and a pom pom for a nose? Would sure appreciate help.
Christmas Ornament Question?Does anyone have any cute ideas for making Christmas ornaments using the acrylic ball ornaments that pull apart?
Need Directions for Snowflakes?I need directions on how to make snowflakes out of soda can plastic rings---please I need your help.
Preserving Mistletoe and Magnolia Leaves for Christmas Wreaths?I need info on preserving mistletoe and magnolia leaves for making wreaths and other Christmas items.
Craft Ideas Using Wooden Spoons?I need craft ideas using wooden spoons. I have saved several wooden spoons (the long ones, not the little ice cream spoons). I would very much like to turn them into gifts or crafty decorations that I can give as Christmas gifts. I would prefer no santas.
Thank you,
L Shine in CA
Wooden Spoon Reindeer?I need the directions for making Christmas Reindeer out of wooden spoons. You use the whole spoon. The handles make up the legs and the spoon makes the body. You then decorate them with felt saddles, ears and googly eyes. I just can't remember the placement of the spoon for the face.
Making Your Own Cards?Has anyone here, had their kids make the Xmas cards and maybe make copies on cardstock at Kinko's? Is this expensive? I figured it would creative for the kids. What do you think?
Need Christmas Gift and Other Ideas?For several years now, when I do an internet search for "Homemade Gift Ideas". I come to your site, and see all the great ideas, like Jar, or basket gifts etc.
Looking for Christmas Photo Ornaments?Looking for Christmas photo ornaments. I have snowflakes and like them but would like others.
12 Days of Christmas Ideas?Several friends and I are planning on doing the 12 Days of Christmas for a lady who really needs some pampering right now. We are wondering what are some things we could give her to correspond to each of the 12 days, just something to let her know we are thinking about her.
Finding Plastic Snowflake Photo Ornaments?For 13 years I have gotten plastic snowflakes photo ornaments, but the business I got them from went out of business. I was wondering if you know where I can get similar ones. The space in the center for the photo is 3 inches. Please let me know as I would like to get a couple dozen.
Christmas Basket Food Wrapping?I have decided to make baskets of homemade goodies this year - brownies, cupcakes, cookies, etc. I am trying to come up with a festive, inexpensive way to wrap them and keep the food fresh. The easiest (yet less-thrifty) method I can think of is red and green cling wrap courtesy of Glad, but I'd really like to do something less expensive. At the same time, I plan to make them several days before Christmas (and gradually), so I don't want the food to get stale/yucky before delivery.
Thoughts?
TIA!
"In Memory Of" Gift Ideas?My brother died back in December of 1976 as a newborn. (We have no photos of him or any personal memory items from his birth.) For the past few years I have started the tradition of getting my mother something (usually a tree ornament) in the memory of him on his birthday. As most americans, I am broke around Christmas time. I want to make his birthday special for my mother, but need some tips on some inexpensive, but special gifts. Any ideas?
Barbara Floyd
Looking for Lightweight Gift Ideas for Family Overseas?I have a daughter and son-in-law living overseas and need gift ideas for Christmas that don't weigh too much. These could include novelty, fun ideas from the good old USA, and also nice gift ideas.
Small Christmas Gift Ideas?I need to make 20-60 small gifts for my families for Christmas. Any inexpensive ideas? It's all for ages 10 and up. Can anyone give me any ideas?
Kristen
Unique Gift Ideas For Grandkids?I have 3 small grandkids - boys - 6 months, 2 years, and 4 years. They are overwhelmed with toys - new and passed-down. They have lots of clothes - the same. What in the world can I "wrap" up for them - when they come over on Christmas day morning?
Cheap Outdoor Holiday Decorations?How can I decorate the outside of my home on a limited amount of money?
Need Help with Gift Ideas?ok I'm a kid. I have a problem. I'm 14 and I can't drive so I have to get my mom to take me places to buy her stuff? hello! problem! My dad is in Iraq so basically I am screwed i get $40 a week if I do my chores for everytime. If I miss a chore my mom takes off 5 bucks! I need that money to buy stuff for her and for her stocking and Domi (foreign exchange student, 17, can't drive) and Max and the dogs and Grandma
what i got my mom so far is:
~a beauty basket
~a snowglobe
~cookbooks
~rich chocolate for her stocking
but thats it! I need help please how can i get cash for gifts?
chelsi
Help, I dont have a whole lot of money and it's Christmas time!It's Christmas time and I'm low on cash. I've asked my mom if she will pay me a little extra money if I did odd jobs and she agreed but i still need more to cover my family. I was also thinking about making my own gifts for everyone but I'm not sure what everyone would want. I have the pickiest brother in the world, he asked me to buy him a 100 dollar chair for him, so far that's all he wants. I don't have that kind of money. Should I make him something? Any ideas? He's 19, we are an irish family, he likes rap music and progressive rock (OAR and Wheezer). He also has a white Ford truck. If you have any homemade ideas, let me know.
Thanks,
Molly
Felt Gingerbread Man Ornament?I'm looking for a pattern for a snowman ornament that was made out of brown felt with a gingersnap for the face and another gingersnap for the stomach area. The pattern fit store-bought ginger snaps and was a darling decoration for gifts and for a tree.
What Should We Put in Hospital Goodie Bags?I am taking my children to visit children in the hospital. I would like suggestions of FRUGAL ideas for goodie bags that my children may hand out to those in the hospital. I am on a very tight budget but believe in teaching my children the importance of thinking of others-- this time of year kids often want, want, want! And I want them to realize the needs of others.
Any suggestion would be very welcomed. - Lisa
Cork Christmas Tree?A friend's daughter went to a party and made a really cute Christmas tree out of corks, painted it green and white on the top for snow and then put it in a painted clay pot. They used wire to hold it together. does anyone have instructions on how to make one?
LINNEA
Gift Ideas For Harley Lover?My dad loves Harley Davidson motorcycles. Does anyone have ideas what I can buy or make him?
Gift Ideas for Someone That is Dying?Recently my dad was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Since Christmas is coming soon, I wondered if anyone would have any ideas for a Christmas gift for him? What does one buy for a dying person? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
wshaaksma
Leewards Advent Calendar?I too am looking for the Leewards Advent Calendar from the 1970s that is a Christmas tree made from felt on a white background with felt/sequin ornaments that hang on it - there's a candy cane, house with snow, panda bear, clown, rabbit, etc.
Hiding Gifts From Children and Other Family Members?Tips for hiding gifts from pesky and curious family members. Post your ideas.
Need Help with Christmas Presents?Can my children and I get help with Christmas presents this year?
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Milk Bottle (or Carton) Christmas Candles?I have heard about people on Christmas Eve surrounding their house with candles in milk bottles or cartons. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me details on how this is done.
Looking for Glass Ball Ornaments?I am looking for someone or some place that I can get information on getting 3 inch (or larger) glass ornaments. They need to be clear with large tin covers for hanging on a Christmas trees.
Christmas Craft Ideas?I'm looking for christmas gifts to make for my Sunday School ladies. We're middle aged and want to make something for each of them.
Cork Gingerbread Man Christmas Ornaments?My kids and I have already begun thinking Christmas. We started making Gingerbread Cookies. (Not the real kind).
Homemade Christmas Presents?I've just moved to my first home and money is a little tight. Could anyone give me tips how to make my Christmas gifts this year. I don't have a lot of money to spend, but I would like my presents to look nice.
Cute Holiday Crafts?Does anyone have any frugal, cute crafts to start for the holidays? Like little gifts for teachers, etc.
Candy Fire Truck?What would be the best way to make a small, edible Fire Truck made out of unwrapped candy to give to FireFighters on Christmas Day.
Smores Snowmen Christmas Ornament?I am looking for the pattern for making a Smores Snowmen out of paper. I do a new ornament each year for my grandchildren and thought this might be a cute one. I also thought about making ones out of the real ingredients and clear varnishing each item. I wonder if that would work?
Homemade Gift For a 15 Year Old Boy?This year, our large extended family have decided to not buy any gifts for each other and to make them all. I love this idea and have made jewelry, a poem journal and am working on some magnets. Now my only trouble is what to make for my cousin Lan.
Santa Heads Made From Detergent Bottles?Last year I went to Florida to a Christmas bazaar and I saw Santa Claus heads made with wool and fabric from detergent and liquid soap bottles. Does someone know how to make them? Over here in Germany they don't know these decorations. I want to make some of them for my friends.
Mississippi Christmas Charities?Charities that offer help during the holiday season in Mississippi. Please post feedback about any charities you may know about.
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Prize Ideas for a Fancy Christmas Party?I need some ideas for gifts at our Christmas fancy dress party. There will be a prize for best dressed male, best dressed female and best dressed couple. We have a reasonable amount to spend per prize so all ideas will be welcome. I'd prefer them to be unisex types of gift ideas if possible.
Decorating a Table for a Christmas Tea Party?I'm doing my very first christmas tea party for a small group, does anyone have ideas on how to decorate a table? I would like this to be special.
Quick and Easy Christmas Cookies?Just wondering if anyone has any good quick and easy christmas cookie recipes? Let me know!
Rock n' Roll Christmas Float Ideas?We are looking for ideas for a Christmas float with the theme of rock and roll Christmas.
Having a Good Christmas Without Gifts?Christmas is caming and I don't have money to buy gifts for my kids and I know that all we need is our love. I just would like the kids to be happy so how can I make a good Christmas for my kids without gifts?
Christmas Balls?I would like to know how to make the big Christmas balls, made from plastic cups and lights. I have seen them a few times and I think they are so cheery for the holiday. Any info on how to make them would be so much appreciated.
Making Money at Christmas Time?What is a legitimate way for a creative mom to make extra christmas money? Lost job recently and have zero savings. I need real resources. Anything you can suggest would be greatfully appriciated.
Gift Ideas for a Future Pilot?My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year. We are both 16 and have a promising relationship. He is very hard to buy for and is interested in either becoming a pilot or joining the Air Force or Army.
Natural Outdoor Christmas Decorations?I am looking for some "natural" decorating ideas for the Christmas Holiday. I plan on using Magnolia leaves, pine bows and pine cones as interior decorations. What I would really like is some outside ideas that I can use. Particularly for my front door and back door as well as my mailbox.
Advertising a Holiday Food Drive?I'm a senior in high school and I'm also in an EAST program and my project is to host a holiday non-perishable food drive and I was wondering if anybody might have any tips on great advertising to get the word out?
Making Tinsel Balls?Does anyone remember throwing those cool "tinsel balls" on the Christmas tree as part of its decoration? I used to love those and you can't get those anymore. They're just round balls, and the tinsel sticks out all over them - I guess they look like koosh balls but made with tinsel.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Friends?I'm looking for some cute Christmas gift ideas for my friends. They are teens and im broke. Any cheap things that are still cute and meaningful would really help! Maybe even homemade?
Secret Santa Ideas?I am looking for ideas to use at work when people sign up to be a secret Santa. I have seen poems with ideas for each day of the exchange.
Christmas Gifts for Soldiers?I am looking for a place to find Christmas gift donations for my fellow soldiers.
Organizing for the Holidays?I would love to have help in cleaning and organizing my home for the holidays. I would like to have it the feng shui way. I have two kids and it hard to get things done. I am sending a picture of my two kids.
Ginger Bread House Recipe?I need a good recipe for ginger bread for a gingerbread house. A nice hard gingerbread, not soft and thick.
Emergency Candy Gift?This Christmas I would like to give out candy in a Mason Jar with a tag of cute quips. Like "Do Not Open In Case Of Emergency", "Bad Day at Work Emergency Candy", "kids out of control..." and so on. Can you help me think of some cute ideas?
Dryer Vent Candy Cane?Does any body have the directions for a candy cane made out of a dryer vent. I saw it in a magazine and now can't find it.
Duck With Fruit Stuffing?I am looking for a recipe for duck with a fruit stuffing (or fruit-type sauce) recipe. Any help would be great.
Sugared English Walnuts?I am looking for a recipe for sugared English Walnuts or Pecans. I do believe you boil the ingredients together and pour over the nut meats and it hardens and makes them crunchy.
Mothball Christmas Display?I have seen mothballs that move up and down in water. I would like to make this for a Christmas display. Does anyone know how to do this?
Ceramic Heads, Hands and Feet?I am looking for ceramic heads, hands, feet for 3 kings, Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the Shepard for a Draping Project. Leewards used to sell them, can anyone help? The heads are approximately 2 1/2 inches tall.
Charities Low on Donations This Year?I have heard that several charities that give out food and gifts to the needy are coming up short this year for Christmas possibly due to the fact that people have sent all they can ...
Creating a Lighted Brick?I am interested in creating a lighted brick. I saw the brick and it appears there is a hole in it and lights are inserted into the brick through the hole. Does anyone happen to have instructions for this brick?
Make Your Own Artificial Christmas Tree?I have an old artificial christmas tree and I would like to make trees from treated straight tree limbs by drilling holes in the tree limbs and inserting the greenery from the artificial tree. I have seen this type tree at Target this year.
Half Clear Pull-Apart Ornaments?Many years ago I was able to get a dozen of those 1/2 clear, 1/2 pearlized or mirrorized plastic/acrylic pull-apart ball ornaments for making Christmas tree decorations. I need more and now need a source as no one around here carries them anymore. Does anyone know of an online source?
Clear Glass Bells Ornaments?I am looking for clear glass bells ornaments, with no clappers, open at bottom, and approximately 6 or 7" high and 4" in diameter at the bottom of the bell. I have seen the bells as ornaments with the bottoms closed with a cardboard circle, usually with a small figure inside, and some decoration at the top of the bell hanger.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Air Freshener Covers?'m looking for a pattern of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. It was from Atlanta Puffections some years ago. It was sewn together fit over air fresheners.
Caring for a Mini Christmas Tree?My brother gave me a mini Christmas tree (I have never successfully raised a plant) and I wondered if anyone could give me tips about it, such as watering and repotting since it's in a milk jug bottom right now.
Buying Christmas Light Bulbs Offseason?Does anyone know where i could purchase some christmas bulbs? I missed out on buying extras after the holidays. I need both clear and colored ones for replacement bulb for my outdoor gazebo.
