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Tips for Managing Holiday Returns

By Angela on December 28, 2017 Holiday

Many things can go wrong during the gift-giving season. It’s important to consider returns with every purchase you make. Follow the tips below and make holiday returns less of a hassle. Always Ask For a Gift Receipt Most retailers readily offer gift receipts if you simply ask before the transaction is completed. While you can keep this for yourself, you can also give it to someone along with their gift. During the holidays, the more receipts the better. Read Through the Receipt Receipts are packed full of important information about returns that will help make the process easier if you…

How to Turn Leftover Fruitcake into Something Delicious

By Angela on December 27, 2017 Food and Dining

Fruitcake appears at Christmas every year without fail. And yet, it’s also the brunt of some serious jokes. But thankfully, fruitcake has the potential to be truly magnificent. Below are some tasty recipes you can make using your leftover fruitcake this holiday season. Fruitcake Bread Pudding Use your leftover fruitcake as the staple ingredient in a holiday bread pudding. First, break up a fruitcake into small, bite-sized chunks. Add in 3 eggs, 3 cups of whole milk, and a half of cup of sugar. Put it in a casserole dish and bake for 350 degrees for about half an hour.…

Last Minute Ways to Come Up with Holiday Spending Cash

By Carlos on December 15, 2017 Frugal Friday

The holidays can be an expensive time of year, consider how much you might spend on gifts, charitable donations, outfits, decorations and more. Even though the holidays are quickly approaching, you can still earn some extra money. If you’re looking to complete your holiday to-do list, try the suggestions below to make some extra holiday spending cash. Clean Out Your Clothes Closet Do you have any clothing items hanging in your closet or sitting in your dresser that you no longer wear or want? Try selling your clothes online or taking them to a local consignment shop. This can help…

Festive Ways to Decorate Your Front Door

By Carlos on December 12, 2017 Seasonal

Your front door is the first thing people will see this holiday season before they enter your home. Spruce up your entrance way this Christmas with these festive door decorating ideas. Vintage Sled Door Decor Although wreaths can be gorgeous, hanging a vintage or antique sled is an excellent way to stand out this holiday season. Not only will it add extra charm to your door, but it may bring up fond memories to reminisce over. You can add a bright holiday ribbon, ornaments or sleigh bells for some homemade holiday flair. Merry Mantelpiece When you think of the holidays,…

Holiday Party Foods on a Budget

By Carlos on December 3, 2017 Food and Dining

Are you in charge of throwing a holiday party, but can’t let spending to get out of hand? Fortunately, there are ways you can get everything you need on a strict budget. Here are a few suggestions that your party guests can enjoy, that won’t break the bank. Drinks Serve One Specialty Cocktail Instead of trying to serve a full bar, you should offer a seasonal cocktail, such as a cranberry or pomegranate margarita. Some pre-made margarita mixes even contain alcohol so all you need to do is chill and serve over ice. Buy In Bulk When shopping for drinks…

How to Set Realistic Expectations During the Holidays

By Carlos on November 28, 2017 Family

The holidays can be a source of great stress for families. Many people have unrealistic expectations of how things need to occur. Before you start banging your head against the wall trying to make everything just right, consider new ways to celebrate. The holidays are about spending time with family and friends. Setting realistic expectations can help to make the coming holidays more enjoyable. Let Go of the “Should” If you find yourself stressing about all of things that you should be doing this year, just let it go. Celebrating is not about what everyone else is doing, but about…

Mothers Day Gift Ideas Under $20

By Pennysaver Plus on May 12, 2017 Holiday

Mother’s Day is a time to show your mom an extra bit of appreciation for all she has done to raise and support you. While you should probably show your love all year, a nice gift or special treat is always a welcome addition. Spending a ton of money may not be an option in your budget, but you can find some really nice gifts for under $20 when you take some time to put the effort in. Here are ten great ideas to think about: 1. Potted Plants Potted plants bring joy and greenery into the Spring season. Some…

Show You Care this Mother’s day

By Pennysaver Plus on May 8, 2017 Pennysaver News

Celebrating mom is something that you should do every day, but when Mother’s Day comes around, it’s time to really pull out all the stops. Even if you can’t afford to spend much money on a gift, there are plenty of other creative and meaningful ways for you to show mom just how special she is. Here are just a few of the ways you can show mom how much she means to you this Mother’s Day. 1. Make Her “Pampering Coupons” These can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. No matter how much your mom loves you,…

7 Clever Alternatives to Traditional Dyed Easter Eggs

By Pennysaver Plus on April 14, 2017 Pennysaver News

Dyeing eggs has been an Easter tradition for years. While it can be a lot of fun to use the tradition methods, sometimes you want to spice it up and find new ways to make even more designs on your Easter eggs. Here are seven alternative ways for decorating your eggs this year. Most of these are so easy even the kids can do it with you. 1. Marker Eggs One of the simplest alternatives to the traditional dye is doodling on your hardboiled eggs with permanent markers. By using markers, each egg has your own personal touch. Rather than…

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