Sell Unwanted Gifts and Make Money

How many of you get home, drop your bags on the floor, crash on the couch, and wonder just what you are going to do with all those gifts you got that you didn’t want or need? How many times have you heard that it is the thought that counts? While it is the thought [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Frugal Home would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. I thought you all may be interested in what I am thankful for this year.
I am thankful for the new house that we have now been in for a little over a year. It has been a much happier, and [...]

Greener Cleaning for the Holidays

Part of planning for the holidays involves getting our homes into shape so that we can have guests over and put up holiday decorations. The cleaners we use are not good for us or then environment, so if you are looking to green your clean this holiday season, and save some cash, follow these tips. [...]

Seven Things You Can Do After Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving traditions are a very important part of a happy family and spending happy holidays together. If you do not have any Thanksgiving traditions then this is the year to make some! Don’t just park yourself on the couch in front of the TV after dinner, make a family tradition instead!
1. Go [...]

Thanksgiving Gifts for your Guests

Thanksgiving isn’t all about eating and football, no matter what my husband tells you! Make it fun for everyone involved and let everyone know how thankful you are to have them in your life by giving little gifts to each person.
Thanksgiving Cards – Create a card for each person in your family. Inside the [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 4 : Make It Special

Thanksgiving planning should also involve something special to make your holiday stand out over what you think of as the traditional Thanksgiving Day. It is important that each person feels special and that they take away great memories of the holiday.
Many families go around the table during dinner and state what they are thankful [...]

E-cards or Paper Cards

It is important to let those who touch our lives know that we care about them, especially around the holidays. The issue now is whether e-cards or paper cards are appropriate to send and how they stack up environmentally and frugally.
Paper cards
Paper greeting cards say tradition. When you receive a paper greeting card you [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 3 : Timing is everything

A big part of Thanksgiving planning is timing. The event is stressful enough without having to worry about people showing up the day before and expecting to stay until Sunday. Not only can this be stressful but it can be expensive as well if you are expected to feed these guests for the rest of [...]

Thanksgiving Planning Part 2 : Share the Work

Thanksgiving planning is mostly up to the host or hostess but that does not mean that you have to do all of the work yourself.
An easy aspect of Thanksgiving planning is to prepare many of the dishes ahead of time. Side dishes such as dressing, sweet potato pie, and mashed potatoes can all be [...]

Save Energy for the Holidays

Come January many will be wishing that they had saved a little energy for the holidays once their electric bill comes in. Don’t wait until later as there are many ways that you can save money on your electric bill and save the earth at the same time.
You may want to hang lights everywhere [...]

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