Day 4: Tips/Tricks to a Budget Friendly Holiday Season

I just have to say I hope everyone had a marvelous Thanksgiving! I certainly did :) There was so much food...

 

 

Now on to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Challenge...
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I am posting later today because I just got back from Black Friday shopping. I got three people completely crossed off my list of people to buy for so I am happy with that :)

I only really have one tip and I have already mentioned it once before but it's a good one! Before venturing out to shop, it is crucial to make a list of all of the people you plan on buying Christmas gifts for and how much you want to spend on them. I always do this every year and it prevents me from overspending on people and I never forget to buy for anyone.

Oh I just thought of another one...NEVER buy anything unless it's on sale! It is always tempting to buy something at first sight but chances are, it will eventually go on sale so it's better to wait.

Happy Black Friday everyone! Hope y'all are enjoying your Thanksgiving leftovers!

Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Eat lots of food, remember what you are thankful for, and spend time with family and friends :)

Miscellany Monday

one. Our plants are now in the garden! On saturday afternoon, the boyfriend and his brother moved all of the babies from their pots to the ground. The seven garden beds are complete with wood on either side and green garden netting on top to keep animals out.

Before:

After:

two. The boyfriend and I are thinking about going to Colorado sometime in December. My aunt and uncle live there with my cousin Jessica and he has a friend he wants to visit so I think it would be a fun trip! Plus we would get to see snow which would be a huge contrast from the Florida weather we are used to.

three. I can't stop thinking about Thanksgiving. I have been watching the Food Network nonstop because all of the turkey recipes look so yummy. One of my favorite Thanksgiving episodes was from Claire, the host of 5 Ingredient Fix. You can see her recipes, shopping list, and cooking timeline here.

four. I went shopping yesterday for two of my friends who have birthdays coming up and MAC (Makeup Artist Cosmetics) has some great little holiday gifts. Their theme this year is Scottish plaid and so cute!

five. I found these cool little cupcake liners at the grocery store. They are Staybrite Cupcake Liners from Reynolds brand and they don't fade after baking your cupcakes!

mmm...I need to bake some cupcakes soon. I'm thinking pumpkin spice flavored!

Have a great Monday :)