Running short on gift tags? Pull several greeting cards from the back of your display. Each one can be cut into several beautiful name tags. Add ribbon, and you're set.



Your freezer is your friend. With only days before Christmas, prepare your stuffing, potatoes, and vegetable dishes ahead of time. Defrost and reheat them on Christmas day.


Stringing twisted strands of lights on the tree can be a fun, family affair. If any lights flicker, or you notice any frayed wires, toss the strand and replace it with a new one. A fire from a sparking bulb isn't the way to light your Christmas fire.


Is there an expensive toy on the shopping list? Make it a family gift (so the kids have to share) and wrap smaller, less expensive gifts for each sibling.


Stuffing your Christmas stockings can be affordable when you stalk the sales. Coupons, freebies, and two-for-ones from the Dollar Store can fill your stockings on the cheap.