In this day and age we often e-mail invitations and thank you’s. A very inexpensive yet very personal way to thank somebody doesn’t even have to cost a lot, nor needs any special wrapping – sending a thank you card, bought or even made, is just as viable as giving a thank you gift.
Black and Cream “Thank You” Cards
There are so many styles to choose from. You can get thank you notes that say “Thank You” on the front or inside, you can use a blank card or even a homemade card. You can get cards that reflect the reason why you are thanking them – animals for baby shower thanks or hearts for wedding thanks, etc. It doesn’t matter what you choose as long as you think they are attractive. Yes, this is Frugal Friday but not …read more

I swear, I am not in any way affiliated with the folks over at Aerobie (although I just signed up to be notified of their new products – yeah!). I just love any of their products I’ve tried so far (and, judging from all the positive reviews on so many of their products, so do lots of other people!).
So, imagine my surprise and delight as I’m walking through the store and I see the Aerobie® Football?!?!? What??? I didn’t even know they made a football!
This is exactly like the football I got! Pretty and fun – the best of both worlds.
Aerobie® Football available through Amazon
Well, you know I had to get it as a gift for my boyfriend who just loves footballs or any type of sports related ball. He even taught me how to throw a …read more
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and people will be outside eating, drinking, playing and celebrating. It feels like the kick off to summer in a lot of ways. Even in Boston we are starting to see the warmer temps and are going to get some “Partly Sunny” skies! I’m ready!!!
So, when you go to the neighbor’s, your family’s or a friend’s house for a get together, what are you going to bring as a thank you gift?
A lot of this (obviously) depends on the people you are getting gifts for. Even so, we seem to fall into the same ruts over and over again. Alcohol, flowers or nothing at all. Bringing a bottle of wine or your good friend’s favorite beer is a nice gesture, as are the flowers. The problem with these old stand-bys is that they are so predictable and …read more







