Best Childrens Charities for Holiday Toy Drives Operation Christmas Child - Bubblews

Back to School sales are a great time to stock up on stocking stuffers for Christmas. They're a great place to find cheap gifts for holiday toy donations. Looking for a good children's charity to give to this holiday season? Why not try Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox toy donations? Read on for details  Best Childrens Charities for Holiday Toy Drives Operation Christmas Child

Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Trick-or-Treat Jack-o-Lantern

Ah, the smells and colors of fall! And what would autumn be without carving the traditional Halloween pumpkin? It's a rite of trick-or-treat. And it's lots of fun! Looking for creative pumpkin carving stencils for your jack-o-lantern? Here are free printable pumpkin stencils. Our daughter designed this Michigan pumpkin pattern herself! Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils, Trick-or-Treat Jack-o-Lantern Patterns 

 

Unique Gift Basket Containers--Make Gift Wrap Part of the Present

Why do we we buy gift wrap? We're only going to throw it out. How about wrapping gifts in something reusable? Here are gift basket ideas that make the container or wrapper part of the gift. Below is a list of alternative gift containers. No waste wrapping paper!

Decorative cardboard storage box: Round boxes with a corded lid were originally used as hat boxes. Family Dollar and Dollar General sell sturdy decorative varieties of these hat boxes. Fill boxes with beauty products, cosmetics, bath soaps, lotion. Nestle items in washcloth and towel.

Magazine rack: Fill with personalized gift items for readers and writers: books, a quality pen, journal, paper clips, magazines, puzzle books, coffee mug and specialty coffee or tea.


Cooler or portable lunch sized beverage holder: Fill with items for fishermen, campers, hunters, sports fans, motocross, bikers, golfers, boaters and outdoor activity enthusiasts. Include beverages, snacks, warmers, equipment.

Backpack: Perfect gift container for students, hikers, kayak and canoe enthusiasts, bike riders and climbers.

Craft tote or caddy: Walmart sells several sizes of pocketed craft caddies, from purse size for $6 to large ones for about $20. These are perfect gift containers for craft and sewing supplies, knitting, embroidery, crochet, quilting, painting, pottery, beading, sculpture, drawing and art. Fill small craft totes for children with scissors, glue stick, crayons, construction paper, tape, sequins, colored pencils, stickers.


Briefcase or portfolio: Computer and photography enthusiasts, musicians, collectors and electronics buffs will like locking briefcase with compartments, pockets and drawers. Handy for transporting small delicate parts. Padded pockets are useful for power cords, mp3 player, USB drive, iPod, smartphone, software, small tools, batteries, bulbs, tuning equipment and extra supplies.


Tool box: car, truck, motorcycle and boat enthusiasts will appreciate a tool box filled with emergency supplies.


Large mixing bowl: Great for cooks, bakers, cake decorators. Fill this with oven mitts, bamboo spoons, spatula, apron, cook's knife or other useful cooking supplies.


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What to Give Women Who Have Lost Weight, Gifts and Rewards for Dieters

I've lost 100 pounds (left is then, right pic is now) and am I ready to partay? Yes, sir! Before I lost weight, that would have meant wining and dining--counter-productive now. Don't get me wrong. I still go out to eat. But I've recognize the importance of getting out of the food-as-reward mindset. Now a big accomplishment like weight loss deserves reward. What do you give a woman who's dieting or has lost weight that doesn't involve food? Here are non-food alternatives; being a tightwad, I've listed inexpensive rewards. Use for birthday and holiday gift-giving.  Affordable Non-Food Rewards for Women Who've Lost Weight

Affordable Father's Day Gifts at All Price Ranges That Dad Will Love

Shopping for men can be tricky if you don't know what he wants. And holiday and birthday gift-giving can get expensive. So you want the most bang for your shopping buck. Here are top 10 affordable gifts for men for birthday, Christmas, Father's Day. I've listed gifts in different price ranges. My husband enjoys these and your guy will love too. Affordable Father's Day Gifts at All Price Ranges That Dad Will Love

Throw a Magical Birthday Party with Free Printable Magic Tricks, Recipes, Crafts

Got an aspiring magician in the house? Maybe a kids who loves playing tricks? Well put that jokester to work learning good magic tricks. Here are free printable magic tricks and sleight- of-hand how-to demonstrations for your budding illusionist. I've assembled a wizard themed birthday with free printable magic clipart, decorations, recipes, crafts and games. Free Printable Magic Tricks, Magician Themed Birthday Party Printables

Father's Day Gift Crafts, Kid-Friendly, Cheap, Homemade

Do you find it's easier to buy gifts for women than men? With Father's Day approaching on June 15 it's time to start shopping for presents for husbands, dads and grandpas. Or maybe you want to give a thank-you gift to male teachers, coaches or scout leaders and priests. Here are tutorials for inexpensive gifts crafts, that children of any age can make. Use for birthday, holiday, Father's Day and thank-you gifts for men. Father's Day or Thank-You Gift Craft--Quick, Easy and Inexpensive