How we got our vintage wedding rings cheap under $200

When we got married in 1987, my husband and I paid for our entire wedding and reception. To cut costs, we looked for budget options including cheap wedding rings. For less than $200 we bought the engagement ring, woman's wedding ring and man's wedding ring. Here's howHow we got our vintage wedding rings cheap under $200 

 

Distinctively different Valentine's Day gifts for women, presents to impress

 Sick of the stereotypical valentine card, candy and flowers? Want to get your lady something really special? Here are distinctively different Valentine's Day presents for women. These are presents to impress her plus win you brownie points for being cultured and creative. First, ditch mainstream stores, Go under off the beaten path to local antique stores, consignment shops, secondhand retailers, even Good Will. Seriously, you'll find distinctive valentines gifts reasonably priced.Distinctively different Valentine's Day gifts for women, presents to impress - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Free printable gingerbread house patterns, Christmas craft stencils

Making holiday gingerbread houses is a favorite family traditions. Not being very artistic, I'd cheat and get the gingerbread house kit. But I've found a better way: free printable gingerbread house patterns, recipes and templates. People approach gingerbread house making in two ways. The first is to painstakingly design a work of art--not to be eaten, let alone touched. Then there's our youngest son's method: slap together a ramshackle gingerbread shed, lather in two inches of frosting, cover every inch in candy and devour immediately. Whichever school you subscribe to, you'll want these free printable gingerbread recipes, templates and patterns.Free printable gingerbread house patterns, Christmas craft stencils

 

Meijer Open Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2014 ads and Black Thursday deals

Meijer superstores announced Black Friday 2014 ads and Thanksgiving weekend deals November 6. Breaking with its long tradition of closing on Thanksgiving, Meijer has been staying open the entire weekend in recent years. Meijer is open 24 hours daily, but sale prices for each day go into effect at 6 a.m. on Thursday (November 27), Friday (November 28) and Saturday (November 30). Here's what's on sale Black Thursday, Thanksgiving.  Meijer Open Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2014 ads and Black Thursday deals

Celebrate a haunt-less Halloween with non-scary trick-or-treat activities - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Halloween is a top-grossing holiday and consumer spending will hit record highs in 2014 predicts U.S News and World Report. Young and old alike eagerly anticipate trick-or-treat, spending an average of $80 per person on costumes, spook house venues, decorations and candy. Not everyone looks forward to Halloween, however. Some children are terrified by scary costumes. Parents don't want them to miss out on the fun, just avoid the creepier aspects. Is it possible to celebrate a haunt-less Halloween? Absolutely! Here are alternative trick-or-treat activities. Celebrate a haunt-less Halloween with non-scary trick-or-treat activities - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

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