Because this blog often features shopping related info, images of material goods I’m enjoying in my own home, and excitement about new products, I hesitate to spend too much time talking about frugality. There are enough blogs on the net talking about money saving tips and budgeting; Lovely Living has a different focus. But I…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Are you flying a flag outside your home or apartment today? – Call any friends or families who are Veterans. It doesn’t matter if they served in wartime or not, just that they served in the military. It doesn’t have to be a long call, just a nice gesture…
Ghiradelli Peppermint Hot Cocoa, at Amazon LOVELY SHOPPING TIPS FOR TODAY: Food Gifts Food is a popular gift to give for the holidays, especially during this year’s recession. For people you don’t know well, it can be an “easy out” in a gift-giving dilemma. You can get really creative when it comes to food gifts,…
Cranberry Mold, at Williams-Sonoma – a great under $20 gift for the hostess in your life. THE LOVELY LIVING GIFTING PHILOSOPHY: * – Usefulness – I like to give useful gifts, practical things my recipient will use often, or use all up and get rid of. (However, I want to give amusing or interesting useful…
Stash Tea’s “Merry Mint”, at Amazon Tonight I’m looking forward to going out to dinner and a movie with friends. I’ll also be working on my Christmas shopping. I’m already about 45% done! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Do a quick clutter removal from your mail table, stairs, and living room. – Need to…