• Frugal Living

    Save Money and Paper with Kids' Gift Tags

    Say Goodbye to Cards and Hello to Gift Tags! Large families mean a lot of birthdays, and a lot of birthdays mean a lot  of parties to attend.  Parties mean presents and cards.  A card to each person, and sometimes even a card on each gift for the same person, adds up to a lot of greeting cards going around. Giving birthday or other cards to adults is socially acceptable and expected; after all, many adults like to read and keep cards as keepsakes.  However, is it socially expected to give a card to each child with a gift? I first took this into consideration when my husband and I…

  • Baby

    How To Give Small Baby Shower Gifts

    Readers Ask: How Do I Give Small Baby Shower Gifts? Being on a small budget may mean giving a smaller gift at a baby shower.  That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though.  Check out the 13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget for some great baby shower gifts to give when the budget is tight.  Before you start to feel guilty thinking of all the bigger gifts that will be opened around yours, remember that it really is the thought that counts.  In the case of small baby shower gifts, you have the opportunity for personalization that will make your gift both special and memorable to the new mom.…

  • Baby

    13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget

    Looking for great gift ideas for a baby shower that won’t break the bank? Everyone wants to give a gift that will be liked, be appreciated, and most of all, be USED! It is possible to give great gifts when you’re on a budget, and don’t forget that sentimental and practical value are king where baby presents are concerned. A more expensive gift is NOT guaranteed to be a better gift! What do new moms really want to get for gifts at baby showers? Surprisingly, these 13 most-wanted gifts are affordable and desirable baby shower loot! 13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget 1. Diapers.  The MOST important gift…