For the last few years all the adult family members decided to enjoy the food, wine, and company for Xmas. The gift buying is only done for the children, grandchildren etc. That is what makes it a great day – watching their faces!
I bought two inexpensive pillowcases and have just finished embroidering a design on them. With the addition of a bit of lace, I have some pretty, personalised pillow cases for a Christmas present. I did the same with a plain tablecloth, which I found at an op’ shop, but this time I used fabric paint […]
I think the only way to prepare for each Xmas is to put some money away each week, fortnight or whatever and try NOT to use it during the year. It makes things so much easier and not so stressful. Buy presents during the year but it this doesn’t happen put a limit on each […]
Save as much money as you can using your supermarket Christmas Club. When Christmas time comes around you can use your club money to do the usual shopping, saving your usual shopping money to spend at other retailers. Also buy non perishable goods (soap, detergent, foil, loo paper, rubbish bags, stuff that you won’t be […]
I have recently been trawling galas, garage sales and op shops for Christmas pressies for the kids. You can buy fantastic gifts at very reasonable prices. I have bought all my nieces and nephews puzzles and games of their favourite cartoon characters for 20c each and they are still in almost new condition. My nieces […]
We have decided this is the best way to go this Christmas. I have made beach bags for my Grand daughter. Cost nothing as I have material scraps at home. As they are teenagers have included an inexpensive hair bush, lippy hair grip and mascara. One granddaughter has made an apron for mom and painted […]
Once Christmas is over, mum cuts up her Christmas cards and uses the pictures on the front for present tags for the coming year.
I think the only way to prepare for each Xmas is to put some money away each week, fortnight or whatever and try NOT to use it during the year. It makes things so much easier and not so stressful. Buy presents during the year but it this doesn’t happen put a limit on each […]
We all know what you buy at the supermarket has a major influence Another month year is about to come to an end, which means oily rag households will be getting busy planning for the special day. Fortunately the oily rag community has sent through lots of ideas about low-cost gift giving to make […]
Oily raggers are really good at making Christmas an occasion without the cost. Here are some tips for those looking for creative ways to celebrate Christmas. A classic oily rag tip is to re-gift things that have been given to you but never used. One oily rag couple don’t drink wine, but they gladly receive […]