Category: occasions
My Cheap Wedding Daydreams …
| February 19, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, environment, frugalphilosophy, fun, occasions, weddings |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom My Dream Cheapskate Wedding ! I’m trying something a little bit different today … Well, to be honest, it’s past midnight and I can’t sleep a wink. There was just a loud car accident outside my window that woke me up – no one was hurt but it was startling, to say the least. I feel like doing a little creative… more
Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas
| February 14, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, occasions, winter |
From The Cheapskate Mom: Here are some fun tips provided to us by Care.com – for a cheap/free Valentine's Day. I'll tell you all about what we end up doing in The Cheapskate House later – enjoy the read!! 8 Free (& Almost Free) Valentine's Day Ideas Go ahead, hire the babysitter. The rest is free. Amy Leibrock,(www.Care.com) "Valentine's Day is almost here. Have you made your restaurant… more
Cheap Baby Shower Gift Ideas
| July 24, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under baby, celebrate, celebrationcrafts, gifts, kidsandpets, occasions |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Cheap Baby Shower Gifts That Don't Scream Cheap Jump To: Awesome & Cheap Baby Shower Gifts You Can Make Awesome & Cheap Baby Shower Gifts You Can Buy As a new(ish) mom, and a friend whose been to a whole lotta baby showers over the past few years, I know that these fun and special events can come with a hefty price tag.… more
Cheap Birthday Parties : How To
| July 23, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under birthday, celebrate, fun, kidsandpets, occasions |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Cheap Birthday Parties : Are They Possible ? Having worked as a restaurant manager (for ten years) at a restaurant whose bread and butter was children's birthday parties , I am something of an expert in the nitty and gritty of childrens' parties. I have seen it all : moms yelling at me that I ruined their kids birthday because we didn't… more
Cheap Birthday at Work Idea : Gas Station Snacks Cake
| July 8, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, food, kitchen, occasions |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom If you are celebrating someone's birthday at work , you are probably trying to figure out an easy , cheap and special way to acknowledge your coworker. I've been there – these days , with everyone's budget being pretty much no frills, it's hard to come up with a fun and memorable way to say "We Care". A couple of years ago… more
Cheap Gift Ideas for Summer
| July 6, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, gifts, occasions, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Cheap Summer Gift Guide: Birthdays, graduations, father's day, hostess gifts, housewarmings – gift giving runs rampant for me in the summer. As much as I love to give gifts – I simply don't have the funds anymore to give folks exactly what I would like to give them . I've taken to the net this morning to find 20 + chic and cheap… more
A Simple Wedding
| June 20, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, frugalphilosophy, fun, occasions |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom This past weekend I had the honor of attending a Swedish wedding ( I didn’t know the bride or groom – family friends) in New York City. It was my first big city wedding and I didn’t know what to expect although I knew it was going to be informal , at least by American standards… a simple ceremony at the Swedish… more
