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23 Father’s Day Gifts Under $100

23 Father's Day Gifts Under $100

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Father’s Day is nearly here! So that eternal question is rearing its head again . . .

What on earth can I give Dad as a gift?

And if you’re looking to buy a present on a budget? You might seriously be scratching your head.

I’ve been there. So I’m sharing 23 of my favorite gift ideas — all under $100 — for that incredible dad you love and adore every day of the year.

Whether you’re buying as a daughter, wife, granddaughter, or an agent for the kids, you’re sure to find a unique and budget-friendly gift he’ll love this Father’s Day!

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7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Won’t Bust Your Holiday Budget

7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Won't Bust Your Holiday Budget

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When I was growing up, one of our annual Christmas traditions was waving goodbye to Dad for a few hours on Christmas Eve. He was off to the mall for Christmas gift shopping!

Every year, we never knew what to expect from Dad under the tree. In my case, I think that was primarily the result of having a kooky dad . . .

. . . but it’s slim pickings out there on Christmas Eve!

If you struggle to come up with great last-minute gift ideas, back away from the eyeshadow collections and novelty socks.

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed procrastinator or the holidays have just snuck up on you this year, you absolutely can get your hands on gifts that people love.

And you can do it on a budget. Here’s how . . .
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13 Awesome Productivity Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

13 Awesome Productivity Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

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With Christmas right around the corner, you may be searching for that perfect gift for the special people in your life. (Or you may be looking to treat yourself to a surprise from Santa!)

Either way, if your gift recipient loves being super-productive — or wishes that she were! — this holiday gift guide has got you covered with awesome, budget-friendly presents.   [Read more…]

15 Awesome Financial Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

15 Awesome Financial Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

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With Christmas right around the corner, you may be searching for that perfect gift for the special people in your life. (Or you may be looking to treat yourself to a surprise from Santa!)

Either way, if your gift recipient loves being on top of her finances — or wishes that she were! — this holiday gift guide has got you covered with awesome, budget-friendly presents.

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15 Awesome Organizing Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

15 Awesome Organizing Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

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With Christmas right around the corner, you may be searching for that perfect gift for the special people in your life. (Or you may be looking to treat yourself to a surprise from Santa!)

Either way, if your gift recipient loves being organized — or wishes that she were! — this holiday gift guide has got you covered with awesome, budget-friendly presents.  [Read more…]

11 Perfect Wedding Gifts to Buy on a Budget

11 Perfect Wedding Gifts to Buy on a Budget

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It’s that time of year again. Wedding season is in full swing!

And, if you’re committed to living on a budget, your worry may be that you have to choose between overly expensive and awful gifts for the happy couples.

But you can be generous, thoughtful, and money-savvy all at once.

In fact, here are 11 perfect wedding gifts that are sure to delight newlyweds without breaking the bank!  [Read more…]

Wrapping Paper Storage Solutions

Wrapping Paper Storage Solutions

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It’s that time of year again . . .

Once you’ve accomplished your mountain of holiday shopping, you steel yourself, open your wrapping paper closet, . . . and face the avalanche of wrapping paper tubes.

Your bows are squished and scattered.  Your tissue paper is crumbled.  Your gift bags and gift tags are . . . somewhere.  And you realize as soon as you sit down to wrap that your tape and scissors are stashed in your junk drawer at the other end of your house.

Getting organized for gift-wrapping shouldn’t take more time than the actual gift-wrapping.

Before you settle in with your mug of cocoa for this year’s wrapping marathon, get the storage tools you need to go from wrapping supplies mayhem to bliss.

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Make It From Scratch: Greeting Cards (For Non-Crafty People)

Make It From Scratch Greeting Cards

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My artistic skill development stopped somewhere around age five.  In kindergarten, I made perfectly-acceptable, childlike drawings, but my 7-year-old niece’s artwork far outpaces anything I’ve created since.  Handmade greeting cards can be beautiful and cost-effective, but what if you’re a non-crafty person like me?  You can still make high-quality, printed and personalized greeting cards . . . using your computer.

Here’s how the costs work out for me:

  • Store price:                             $0.99 for a cheap card up to $4.99 for a standard card
  • Price of computer-made:  $0.55 for a personalized card
  • Savings:                                     44% – 89%

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Saving Big on Easter Candy

Saving Big on Easter Candy

Can you smell the sweet, chocolatey scent of candy savings coming around the bend?  If you are a fool for chocolate bunnies, coconut eggs, or jelly beans, you’re in luck!  Stores everywhere will be practically giving away their Easter candy soon. [Read more…]