Holiday Spending
Christmas Shopping and Saving Money – 7 Last Minute Tips for Couples
Even if it’s at the last minute, it’s not too late to put these Christmas shopping and money tips to work! Here, “The Money Couple” offer seven ways to get your Christmas gift list under control without spending a whole boatload of money. The holiday season doesn’t have to bring heavy credit card bills or financial stress [...]
11Dec2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
How to Spend Less at Christmas – Money Tips for Couples
Spending less money at Christmas is possible with these tips from “The Money Couple” themselves! The holiday season doesn’t have to bring heavy credit card bills or financial stress – that’s no way to start the New Year.
Before their tips, a quip:
“What’s Christmas time to you but a time for paying bills without money; a [...]
19Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
6 Creative and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
If you’re looking for fun, low cost ways to wrap your gifts this holiday season, check out these tips for Christmas wrapping paper. They’re not only inexpensive, they’re also ecofriendly and creative!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas,” said Kin Hubbard.
If you give a kid a [...]
Tips for Couples Staying at Youth Hostels in Europe
My husband and I are staying at the YoHo International Hostel in Salzburg, Austria; here are my tips for couples staying at youth hostels in Europe (a “what I wish I knew before we booked a room” article!).
Before the tips, a description of hostelling from YoHo itself:
“Hostelling describes a new style of independent and social-orientated way of travelling. [...]
6Oct2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 6 comments | Continued
How to Save Christmas Money Before the Holiday Season
Even if you only have a month to save Christmas money, it’s not too late to budget for holiday season gifts! These tips for saving money range from redeeming credit card awards to buying holiday gifts in bulk.
“These savings, which amount to at least $750, are almost enough to pay for holiday shopping in its [...]
17Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 8 comments | Continued
10 Ways to Save Money at Christmas – Holiday Gift Shopping Tips
Saving money this holiday season doesn’t have to take the fun out of Christmas! These tips for holiday gift shopping will reduce stress and your make loved ones happy. Don’t let expensive Christmas presents set you back thousands of dollars – that’s bad for your budget goals and your health.
Before the money saving tips, a quip:
“Money, if it does not bring you [...]
17Nov2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 6 comments | Continued
