Everyone knows kids LOVE receiving Christmas gifts and look forward to it all year long. But I think sometimes we overlook the fact that kids love GIVING gifts as well!
Making gifts is a fantastic option for kids. Not only is it usually more frugal than buying, but they’ll be using their minds, hands and hearts in the process.
Plus, making the crafts is super fun! This could be an awesome tradition for your family.
16 Christmas Crafts Kids Can Give as Gifts:
Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bags
(via Mommy Musings)
M&M Cookie Mix Jars
(via Celebrating Sweets)
DIY Personalized Keychains
(via HelloBee)
Fingerprint Christmas Lights Picture Frames
(via Fun-a-Day)
DIY Bath Bombs
(via RedTedArt)
Easy Homemade Christmas Soaps
(via The Tattered Pew)
No-sew Fleece Scarves
(via Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom)
Or for a more advanced scarf…
This is a fantastic gift idea for grandparents!!
Get a fun new photo mug for just $6 (reg. $16.99) at CVS Photo this week. Get free same-day pickup too!
Enter code 6MUG at checkout to get the discount. Choose from any 11-ounce mug with one, two or a collage of photos.
This deal is good through 12/14. Choose FREE same-day pickup for a quick and thoughtful gift.
See more photo deals!
If you are running low on lotion be sure to print this new Lubriderm coupon. Get lotion for just $2.99 when you combine it with a Cashback eCoupon at the Kroger Mega Event right now!
This item is part of a mega event. The price listed is after a $1 instant savings when you purchase 5+ items. You can mix and match items and are welcome to buy more than 5.
Kroger Lubriderm Mega Deal (ends 12/10):
- Lubriderm Body Lotion, 16 oz, $8.99
-$20 Visa Gift Card wyb $40 in participating products including: Aveeno, Band-Aid, Benadryl, Bengay, Clean & Clear, Desitin, Imodium, Johnsons, Lactaid, Listerine, Lubriderm, Motrin, Neosporin, Neutrogena, OGX, Pepcid, Rogaine, Sudafed, Tena, Tylenol, Visine, Zarbees or Zyrtec, Online rebate
-$3 off Lubriderm Product 16 oz+, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Lubriderm Product, any 16 fl oz+ printable
-$3 off Lubriderm Product 16 oz+, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$3 off Lubriderm Product, 16 oz+, Kroger
(use $3 off printable and Kroger Cashback, makes it $2.99)
You can see the full Kroger Ad here.
One of the first places to cut your budget is your streaming/cable bills! This isn’t a necessity like food and in reality there are so many great FREE options that paying to stream isn’t required.
A completely free option with thousands of free TV shows and movies is Sling FreeStream. No credit card is even required.
Stream full seasons of hit shows, watch free movies and see what’s trending for paid Sling subscribers. Plus they just added lots of holiday shows and movies!
Tip: Download the Sling app to watch all your favorite device. You’ll find it on all major devices from Roku, FireTV, Apple, Samsung, Xbox and many more!
See more Freebies.
This week only, grab dynamic fleece for the family at Old Navy for 40% off! Grab hoodies for just $30 for adults and $22 for kids.
Dynamic fleece is soft and smooth and made to move with stretch and zippered pockets. It is also highly rated.
Deal Ideas:
Dynamic Fleece 4.0 Hoodie $30 (reg. $49.99)
This deal is good through 12/12. Shipping is free for on orders $50+ or you may be able to get free store pickup. Read More→
Right now, head over to Walmart.com where they’re offering this fabulous Muk Luks Mega Family Throw Blanket for just $9.98!
This large, plush blanket is 70 inches by 100 inches, has a pockets for your feet and utility pockets for your devices!
Here’s the Deal:
Muk Luks Luxurious and Soft Extra Large Mega Family Throw Blanket $9.98
Sale is for a limited time and while supplies last, so check it out soon! Shipping is free on orders $35+, or with Walmart+.
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Right now, hurry to Target where you can score a great deal on a Brookstone heated throw. Grab one for 40% off!
Heated throws make excellent gifts and are great to keep around the house for chilly days! Plus, these have great reviews!
Deal Ideas:
Brookstone Heated Coziest Throw $30 (reg. $50)
Brookstone Heated Blanket, Queen $48 (reg. $80)
This deal is good for a limited time and while supplies last. Shipping is free on orders $35+ and for TargetCircle members. Read More→
Here are some Publix meal plans ideas that are based on the sales starting on 12/11!
Look through the Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Publix Meal Plans:
photo via dinneratthezoo.com
- Publix – Mueller’s Egg Noodles, 12 oz, $2
- Publix – Publix Chicken Breast Fillets, Boneless Skinless 99% Fat Free, $5.49 lb
- Publix – Campbell’s Cream Soup Creams Only, 10.5 oz, B1G1 at $1.99 (99¢)
(Excluding Cream of Shrimp and Cream of Won Ton) - Publix – Kraft Shredded Cheese or Chunk Cheese, 6-8 oz, B1G1 at $4.35 ($2.17)
-.15/1 Kraft Signature Shredded Cheese, any, limit 1, at Food Lion, Publix, Walgreens, Walmart, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $2.74) - Publix – Birds Eye Vegetables 8-32 oz or 6-12 ct starting at, B1G1 at $1.89 (94¢)
- Publix – Publix Chicken Breast Fillets, Boneless Skinless 99% Fat Free, $5.49 lb
- Publix – Zoup Bone Broth, 32 oz, (price not listed)
-$1 off Zoup Bone Broth, Publix eCoupon - Publix – Publix Salad Blend or Kit or Spinach, 5-12 oz, $3
- Publix – Mueller’s Pasta, 12-16 oz, B1G1 at $2.29 ($1.14)
(Excluding Lasagna)
photo via thatovenfeelin.com
Southern Fried Potatoes and Sausage
Green Beans
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Head over to The Disney Store where you can get FREE shipping on any order today only! Plus get 30% off top Disney toys! What a great combo!
To get free shipping, enter code FREESHIP at checkout. Prices are as marked.
Deal Ideas:
Mickey Mouse and Friends Mega Figure Play Set – $39.99 (reg. $50)
+ free shipping w/ code FREESHIP
Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Playhouse Set – $41.99 (reg. $60)
+ free shipping w/ code FREESHIP
Disney Animators’ Collection Deluxe Sleeping Beauty Castle Play Set – $95.99 (reg. $120)
+ free shipping w/ code FREESHIP
Free shipping offer is valid today only!
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