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some ideas for mother’s day
Some ideas for Mother’s Day
what is lent and what does it mean to you?
Easter – more than just chocolate bunnies. A reflection on how Lent can have meaning for those who are not religious as well as those who are.
the best gift you can give on valentines day
What is the best gift to give on Valentine’s Day? If there is only one gift you ever give, this would be it.
it’s a wrap–christmas gift wrap on a budget
I’m in two minds about gift wrap. On one hand, the anticipation that builds as you unwrap a gift is an important part of gift giving. It’s the surprise when you tear away the paper that’s part of the fun. On the other hand, Christmas wrap can put an unnecessary strain on the budget and [...]
christmas food traditions
When I was growing up, much of our Christmas traditions involved food. In fact, Christmas day was a big gastronomic event the likes of which we never saw for the rest of the year. When it comes to the pleasures of the table, the day stands out in our family calendar. It started early in [...]
planning a christmas budget
Take the pain out of the post-Christmas period by creating (and sticking to) a Christmas budget.
tip tuesday–taking a plate
This idea doubles as a personalised yet inexpensive gift and a way of taking a plate to a function without worrying about bringing the plate home.
help a reader: love, marriage and money
Can you help this reader? What are your tips for saving money on a wedding? What about dealing with money matters in a marriage?
tip tuesday–family gift wrap
It was DH’s birthday the other day. My intention was to make some personalised gift wrap with the little fella’s doodles or hand prints or something like that, but time slipped away and other jobs took priority. So instead, I wrapped the gift in a spare fat quarter of fabric and tied it up with [...]
18 frugal mother’s day gift ideas
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday. Just sayin’ (ahem, dear). This is my second Mother’s Day. Last year I got a clothes airer. Terribly un-fun, but I actually asked for a clothes airer (and it’s had a lot of use over the last twelve months), so it’s all good. What’s your idea of the perfect Mother’s [...]
