Check Around Town

During the Christmas season, there are usually a lot of free to the public events going on. I know in our area a local business owner decorates his yard FANTASTICALLY and puts on a laser show every year. This is, of course, free to the public and our kids LOVE it. Grab a newspaper or browse the internet to see what what free seasonal events are occurring in your area.

Make some Holiday Ornaments

Instead of purchasing ornaments for your tree, why not make some? You can use the old salt dough, cut it with holiday themed cookie cutters, and let it air dry. Decorate these, paint them, add some sizzle and hang them up or give them to friends and family to hang on their trees! Another idea from a reader is to use acorns and paint Santa faces on them (with the tops as hats!)

Give the Gift of... Candy!

Can't think of what to get the not so close relatives for Christmas you don't want to spend a fortune on? Buy some simple Christmas cocoa mugs from the local dollar store and some bags of different Hershey's Kisses. You can fill the mugs with Kisses, wrap them and give them to friends. They make a great and cheap gift!