Mother's Day Gifts for $5 to $10

Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, may find you long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor mom when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of gift ideas for mom under $10. I've actually found most of them for $5, shopping around. Moms usually say that it's the thought that counts and you will show mom that you really did choose a thoughtful gift, both by it's quality and frugality. Mothers young and old will enjoy these gifts. Oh, and skip the fancy bag and card--they just add to cost while lending nothing to the gift. Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10

Minimalist Lifestyle is Healthy for Kids, Parents

 My out-of-the house son and I were recently discussing the minimalist lifestyle. We noticed how many people claim to be minimalists but in fact aren't. Case in point: money. It's easy to talk about living simply, but much harder to do it. And now that our son is paying his own way, he realizes why dad and I were so frugal when he was growing up. He sees first-hand how expensive things are and how easy it is get deep in debt. Avoiding debt is one reason parents should live simply. Here are others. Minimalism is Good for Families

Top 10 (plus a Few) Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys

Let me preface this article by saying that I have two sons, one husband and four brothers, so I have Christmas shopped for teen boys for about 25 years or so! The style of gift they ask for has changed over the years, for teen boys, as technology changes, but the content has stayed very much the same! Top presents for teen boys

Back to School Eye Exam and Glasses from Walmart, Best Gifts for Kids

There's one aspect of back to school preparation that sometimes gets overlooked--eye exams and glasses. We scrupulously follow school supplies list. We buy pencils, notebooks and backpacks. We shop for school clothes and shoes. We stock the cupboard with healthy school snacks. But we forget the one thing that can make or break a school year for a child--good vision. This year, give the gift of sight with Eye Exam and Glasses from Walmart 

Top 10 Father's Day Gifts for Dads

Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Got a few hard-to-shop for dads on your holiday giving list? Here are the top 10 gifts that are sure to please Dad.Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Dads of Any Age 

Best Wedding, Bridal Shower and Holiday Kitchen Gifts for Bakers

Best Gifts and Kitchen Must-Haves for Bakers Under $15 Looking for holiday or birthday gifts for bakers? Maybe you are going to a kitchen bridal shower or need a great wedding gift? In this economy, we're all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Here are best gifts and kitchen must-haves under $15. Read More

Creative Party Favors and Party Invitaiton Ideas

Unique Creative Party Invitation Ideas Planning an event, party, get-together, shower, reunion or open house? Who wants to settle for sending out boring old invitations when you could use a really creative unique way to announce the party? Here are alternative party invitation ideas. Read More

Gifts for College Students

Back-to-School Guide: College Student Dorm Room for Under $500 Overview of the most useful items to buy or bring with you as you move into your college dorm. Pricing guide to buy products at the best prices. These tips can save you about $30 per day on food, beverage, coffee costs alone. Read more...

50 Wedding Gift Ideas Priced Under $10

50 Wedding or Bridal Shower Gifts Regularly Priced Under $10 Think you can't buy a decent wedding gift for less than $10? Surprise! You can find over 50 great wedding gifts priced under $10! Great for shower prizes and hostess gifts, too. View more »

Cheap, Tasteful Wedding Gifts

Wedding Gift Giving FAQs tips for wedding gift giving based upon Frequently Asked Questions. Includes ideas, stores and shopping strategies. View more »

Cheap, Homemade Personalized Gift Baskets

Top 10 Gift Baskets: Design Your Own Personalized Gift Baskets!
Recipe for inexpensive baskets of treats! Personalize. Create baskets especially for loved ones. Give it your own special touch! View more »