As the new year approaches, a great way to get a fresh start is to start the year with an “attitude of gratitude”. This free printable gratitude journal template is the perfect way to motivate yourself to start each day with a grateful heart. Each year when we set our new year resolutions, it’s easy to start thinking about everything we lack. If only I was thinner, more organized, debt free, etc, THEN life would be better. Believe me, I fall into this trap ALL the time! In fact, since we started our LONG debt free journey in the beginning of 2019, staying in a place of gratitude has probably b ..read more

New Year’s Eve is almost here! If you’re on the hunt for easy, affordable DIY tablescape ideas for your next New Year’s Eve dinner party or gathering, you need to try these! Picking a Theme for Your New Years Eve Party When it comes to picking a theme for your New Year’s Eve party you have a lot of options, but you want to make sure everything goes together and that you don’t break the bank with decorations! There are many ways to throw a seemingly extravagant New Year’s party on a budget! Keep reading for some great DIY table designs for you to craft for your guests this holiday! Decorating Y ..read more

Need a fun and frugal last minute DIY table setting for Christmas? Your friends and family will love these adorable free printable Santa placemats and Christmas games placemats. You can download and print these as many times as you’d like, or laminate them as a fun keepsake to use again and again each year with dry erase markers. Simply fill out the form below to grab these cute Christmas placemat printables for free! Free Printable: Santa and Christmas Games Placemats Send it to me! We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. Built with ConvertKit Cookies for Santa Printable Place ..read more

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. For many families, that means gathering together around the dinner table to share cherished memories and time-honored traditions.   Creating a holiday meal plan to feed a crowd is no small undertaking, but you can reduce prep time (and stress) on Christmas day with these budget-friendly make-ahead brunch ideas. So whether you’re looking for sweet or savory dishes, we have you covered.  The best part about this Christmas brunch recipe list is that it’s full of inexpensive items that are often on sale during the holidays. Tak ..read more

Celebrating Christmas and holiday traditions shouldn’t be expensive. There are so many ways that you can have a wonderful Christmas morning and gift exchange without it costing so much. Here are 8 ideas for cheap and free Christmas family traditions that you should try! Family Christmas traditions are something that should be considered just as important as exchanging gifts during Christmas. They make the entire Christmas season more memorable and happier for your entire family.  But if you are on a tight budget, it can be a little difficult to find family Christmas traditions to start t ..read more

Here’s a simple and easy way to make clear glass ball ornaments for your Christmas tree! From artsy techniques to snowmen and skill-building activities, there are plenty of creative ways for your kids to fill and embellish these clear ornaments. Using inexpensive clear glass balls (or plastic ones) to make ornaments for our Christmas decor is a fun activity I enjoy doing with my kids. I love how you can turn a clear ornament into something magical that you can display at home. The best thing about this is that the possibilities are endless because you can fill these in so many ways! Amazing ..read more

Stocking holders and stands can be expensive if you’re not looking to spend too much. These easy stocking holders and the stands that I’ll share with you today are not only very simple, but you can also find these items at your local home depot too (or even at your own house!). Today I am sharing with you these uncomplicated and budget-friendly DIY Christmas stocking holders that you can display in your home. If you’re tired of seeing your stockings next to the fireplace all the time and want something new to showcase the stockings you’ve got then this is perfect for you. Also, not all homes ..read more

If you’re wondering how in the world you will achieve your new year’s resolution this year, or you just want some tips on how to stick to it, then this post is for you! I will give you tips to help pick a resolution, construct a plan, and even the different difficulties of some resolutions and how to prepare to combat the loss of will for your resolution that you may experience in the New Year. It’s crucial that you set smart goals not only for a short period of time but for the long term as well. This is why most people’s resolutions fail because they focus too much on the pressure that they ..read more

As we’re getting into the holiday season, and the gifts are piling up, the holiday parties you’re about to host are quickly rising too. Christmas shouldn’t be stressful, and the food we’re about to serve doesn’t only need to be mouthwatering, but they have to be whipped up in no time as well. Check out this “Grinch” cream cheese dip now! If you need a quick and holiday-themed snack idea to accompany your Grinch movie night, look no further!  This adorable Grinch-themed cream cheese cookie dip will get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Serve with a side of hot cocoa and you will have the p ..read more

Purchasing a gift basket this holiday season is easy, but it just feels very detached, and expensive too. Instead of wasting a small fortune looking for Christmas baskets, why don’t you create one for yourself for half the price with items tailor-made for friends and family? Here are some homemade Christmas basket ideas for you! Holidays always take up a big chunk of our wallets, from holiday food to gifts, we just can’t seem to stop spending! Which in my book is such a big no-no. This season should be filled with fun, excitement, and happiness without breaking the bank! We don’t want to end ..read more