Comments on: Enjoy a Simple Christmas With a Well-Planned Budget http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/ Live simply, stay sane. Life hacks for home managers. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:40:35 +0200 hourly 1 By: Christmas – A Deeper Meaning – Pt. II « Pressin’ On! http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-65646 Christmas – A Deeper Meaning – Pt. II « Pressin’ On! Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:30:01 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-65646 [...] - Simple Mom – Christmas Budgeting [...] [...] – Simple Mom – Christmas Budgeting [...]

]]> By: Link Post: The Best of Christmas Budgeting and Spending Tips | One Money Design http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-63051 Link Post: The Best of Christmas Budgeting and Spending Tips | One Money Design Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:18:17 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-63051 [...] You can enjoy a simple Christmas with a well planned budget according to a post in the Simple Mom archives.  I liked the recommendation to set a price limit on gifts before trying to search for the right gift for someone.  Often people get excited about finding a particular gift without having ever considered Christmas spending limits.  Once a limit has been set, you can be conscious of your limits and not spend more than planned. [...] [...] You can enjoy a simple Christmas with a well planned budget according to a post in the Simple Mom archives.  I liked the recommendation to set a price limit on gifts before trying to search for the right gift for someone.  Often people get excited about finding a particular gift without having ever considered Christmas spending limits.  Once a limit has been set, you can be conscious of your limits and not spend more than planned. [...]

]]> By: Jason @ One Money Design http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-63014 Jason @ One Money Design Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:48:18 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-63014 Great tips. I especially like setting the price limit first and not letting the item or gift drive the spending! .-= Jason @ One Money Design´s last blog ..<a href="http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/11/12/finding-financial-freedom-with-a-biblical-design/" rel="nofollow">Finding Financial Freedom with a Biblical Design</a> =-. Great tips. I especially like setting the price limit first and not letting the item or gift drive the spending!
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]]> By: Beth Young http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-62113 Beth Young Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:02:43 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-62113 Can I just tell you that I'm a regular reader on your blog and always LOVE your posts. I am so not a live simply type of person but I've realized that being more minimalistic helps me to breathe a little more deeply each day. I've always been anti-clutter but not so much of a simple person by any means. You've encouraged me to clean more naturally, treat my body better, play and interact "smartly" with my children, set the timer when I'm on the internet, make more to-do lists, pare down with toys, nick nacks, processed food; etc, etc. I'm truly thankful for this blog and for you. Thanks again! .-= Beth Young´s last blog ..<a href="http://bethyoung.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/simple-womans-daybook/" rel="nofollow">Simple Woman’s Daybook</a> =-. Can I just tell you that I’m a regular reader on your blog and always LOVE your posts. I am so not a live simply type of person but I’ve realized that being more minimalistic helps me to breathe a little more deeply each day. I’ve always been anti-clutter but not so much of a simple person by any means. You’ve encouraged me to clean more naturally, treat my body better, play and interact “smartly” with my children, set the timer when I’m on the internet, make more to-do lists, pare down with toys, nick nacks, processed food; etc, etc. I’m truly thankful for this blog and for you.

Thanks again!
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]]> By: Shop NOW For The Holidays, While There’s Plenty of Time | Simple Mom http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-11606 Shop NOW For The Holidays, While There’s Plenty of Time | Simple Mom Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:14:09 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-11606 [...] don’t endorse this idea while going crazy for your own family. Hopefully you’ve already set aside the needed funds for Christmas gifts, so you’ve got a financial limit. This is a good [...] [...] don’t endorse this idea while going crazy for your own family. Hopefully you’ve already set aside the needed funds for Christmas gifts, so you’ve got a financial limit. This is a good [...]

]]> By: Let’s Get Real! « Pointing Women to the Cross http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-9649 Let’s Get Real! « Pointing Women to the Cross Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:00:58 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-9649 [...]                                                    Budget for Christmas [...] [...]                                                    Budget for Christmas [...]

]]> By: Frugal Friday: Link Love at Shopping for Two Blog http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-8600 Frugal Friday: Link Love at Shopping for Two Blog Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:48:47 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-8600 [...] a Month Shopping-Save More by Shopping Less by Get Rich Slowly Enjoy a Simple Christmas with a Well Planned Budget by Simple Mom A Penny Saved is… $6,977.03! by A Dollar Plan Works For Me: Cheap Haircare by Rocks [...] [...] a Month Shopping-Save More by Shopping Less by Get Rich Slowly Enjoy a Simple Christmas with a Well Planned Budget by Simple Mom A Penny Saved is… $6,977.03! by A Dollar Plan Works For Me: Cheap Haircare by Rocks [...]

]]> By: simplemom http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-8429 simplemom Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:07:19 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-8429 Love this idea! Thanks for sharing. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: V. Higgins http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-8425 V. Higgins Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:39:11 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-8425 As a newlywed (and my first Christmas completely on my own) there's a lot of pressure to have the whole shebang for Christmas, wanting it to be "special". Posts like yours (especially from a sister in Christ) remind me that special means the people you're with and what you're celebrating, not how much you spend on decorations and gifts. One tip for those who are on a tight budget but want beautiful ornaments, this just needs a little forethought and is great for newlyweds. Keep Christmas cards from the year before, or especially lovely wedding cards. Take a few Christmas cookie cutters and outline the shape on the cards, then cut out, punch a hole to run a ribbon through and hang! If you want to make a little more shiny, you just need some glue and loose sparkles. The only thing you spend money on is the ribbon, glue and sparkles. A lot cheaper than anything at Target, Michael's, Hallmark, etc! As a newlywed (and my first Christmas completely on my own) there’s a lot of pressure to have the whole shebang for Christmas, wanting it to be “special”. Posts like yours (especially from a sister in Christ) remind me that special means the people you’re with and what you’re celebrating, not how much you spend on decorations and gifts.
One tip for those who are on a tight budget but want beautiful ornaments, this just needs a little forethought and is great for newlyweds. Keep Christmas cards from the year before, or especially lovely wedding cards. Take a few Christmas cookie cutters and outline the shape on the cards, then cut out, punch a hole to run a ribbon through and hang! If you want to make a little more shiny, you just need some glue and loose sparkles. The only thing you spend money on is the ribbon, glue and sparkles. A lot cheaper than anything at Target, Michael’s, Hallmark, etc!

]]> By: Tiffany http://simplemom.net/budget-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-8363 Tiffany Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:22:56 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=710#comment-8363 I am all about the multi-purpose gift this year. I have budgeted out but in these times it is tough, I feel like I should not be spending a dime. I think in times like this you really find out if the 'thought really counts" . I have found a great idea on ehow.com to give "cookies in a jar", cute and cheap. I also found these christmas cards (www.truechristmascards.com that show the true meaning and can be framed as a christmas gift. I am all about the multi-purpose gift this year. I have budgeted out but in these times it is tough, I feel like I should not be spending a dime. I think in times like this you really find out if the ‘thought really counts” . I have found a great idea on ehow.com to give “cookies in a jar”, cute and cheap. I also found these christmas cards (www.truechristmascards.com that show the true meaning and can be framed as a christmas gift.

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