November 30th, 2008
Organization Is the Key to a Thrifty Christmas
I used to buy things on clearance and hit the after Christmas sales hard. Three years later, I’d be organizing an area and…stocking stuffers! I knew I had more stuff. After awhile, I got really tired of buying stuff I already had just because I couldn’t find it. That’s when I came up with my [...]
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November 30th, 2008
Vintage Christmas Ornament Guide - Made in Japan Mouse
Made in Japan Mouse
Originally uploaded by StampingMad
I love vintage ornaments and have a small collection of odd ornament creatures from the 50’s and 60’s. I thought I’d share the little I know about them with you.
This little creature is tagged All New Material Japan. I’m assuming it is a mouse because of the ears, [...]
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November 29th, 2008
I used to stare at magazine spreads and wonder how people did it. How did they manage to fit in all those holiday decorations and still have their homes look so uncluttered? Where was the stuff? Did they really live without stuff? Then, someone let me in on a little secret.
All those people with [...]
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November 28th, 2008
Tragic Black Friday
I rarely go out on Black Friday. I don’t like crowds and I’m usually basically done with my shopping by then, anyway. However, if I did want to go, I should be able to do so without fearing for my life. I am heartbroken to hear that people were so intent on getting deals that [...]
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November 28th, 2008
Red Wooden Cut Out Christmas Tree Decoration
Crate and Barrel has the cutest red wooden cut out tree decoration. I just fell in love with it the second I saw it several weeks ago, but I am more than just a holiday junkie. I am also very thrifty. So, I wasn’t about to spend $39.95 for a decoration. I was sure I [...]
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November 28th, 2008
This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. We’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for. Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot [...]
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