Gift Ideas

Frugal Photo Friday: Save Money with a “Gift Box”

Frugal Photo Friday: Save Money with a “Gift Box”

Welcome to Frugal Photo Friday!  This month I am partnering with Crystal, from Money Saving Mom.  Each Friday we are sharing pictures of simple ways that we save money.  This week I’m sharing how having a “gift box” saves money. Hidden away in a closet is this fabulous box of fun.  It is a collection of items just waiting…

Love Letter Journal: a Cheap, but Meaningful Gift for a Wedding, Anniversary, or Valentine’s Day

Love Letter Journal: a Cheap, but Meaningful Gift for a Wedding, Anniversary, or Valentine’s Day

One of my favorite wedding gifts that Nate and I received was a simple journal.  The enclosed card included instructions for how to use the journal: take turns writing each other a love letter. Nate and I started out writing back and forth to each other quickly.  It was fun to scribble a one page letter of…

Why I Asked 71 People to Write My Husband a Love Letter

Why I Asked 71 People to Write My Husband a Love Letter

Valentine’s day is traditionally when we express our love, but why limit ourselves?  Today I’m sharing a love-filled gift that is perfect for anytime of year. For my husband’s 30th birthday, I surprised him with a box of love letters written by 71 of his friends and family.  I couldn’t think of a better way…