We have had many times throughout the years that we had to be very tight around Christmas. I have a ton of tips and ideas to help you have an affordable Christmas as well as find fun and...CHEAP things to do with your family! 101 Affordable Christmas Gifts, Activities and Tips Here are some frugal ideas to help you have not only an affordable--but awesome Christmas. Make sure you always focus on what it's really all about and not break the bank in the process! :) Below, you will not only find gift ideas, you will also find money saving tips and tons of activities to do during the Christmas season that are free, inexpensive and fun to do as a family! 1. Bake. This is a great way to get the kids involved as well. Bake some cookies, cupcakes or make a yummy candy. Buy some inexpensive colored cellophane and tie it up pretty--or use paper lunch bags, wrapping paper, colorful tins, or whatever is inexpensive and available to you. You can find TONS of wrapping options at the dollar … [Read more...]