Penny Pinchin' Mom

30 Creative Money Gift Ideas (For Christmas and All Occasions)

INSIDE: Wondering how to give money as a gift and have your gesture look thoughtful? Check out this list of cute money gift ideas! Easy for Christmas and all occasions! Sometimes the best gift is money. But if you’re at all like me, you don’t always like to just slide cash into a card and sign your name. Placing a…
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Gift Ideas for High School Boys (That He’ll Love)

INSIDE: Coming up with gift ideas for a high school boy can be tough, so we took the guesswork out of it for you. Here are 25 fun options! Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. When you’re parenting teenage boys, it can be even more difficult! So what in the world should get for a teen, whether you’re…
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Super Bowl Bingo Printable – Fun for the Whole Family

Inside: Get my free Super Bowl bingo printable — it’s a fun, family-friendly football party game.   Is your family ready for the big game? I know many families look forward to having a little Super Bowl party … making fun plans to eat delicious game day appetizers, watch the half-time show, and — oh yeah — watch the football…
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How to Set a Budget for Holiday Food

Inside: Ever noticed how fast your spending on food adds up at Christmas? It doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s how to set a holiday food budget. Christmas is almost here. You probably have a holiday budget for spending on decorations, cards and gifts for everyone on your list. That’s great. But what about another holiday expense — food?…
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how to donate to charity for christmas

How to Donate to Charity for Christmas

Inside: I believe holiday giving should extend beyond the home. Here, I share some ideas about how to donate to charity for Christmas — including 4 ways my own family tries to share the Christmas spirit. When it comes to giving during holiday season, we naturally think about what we can do for our loved ones. We think about that…
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Chirstmas Dinner on a Budget

10 Easy Ways to Have Christmas Dinner on a Budget

  Christmas dinner is a huge affair for many families. It can also end up being a bit pricey. With all of the meat, side dishes and desserts, it can definitely take a toll on your holiday budget. You’ve already spent money on Christmas presents and other holiday expenses, so keeping the cost of your meal down is important for…
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