Christmas gifts for under $25 Stocking Stuffers
By chris | December 10, 2010
| There’s no denying, Christmas is upon us. Have you bought all your present yet? I’m sure you have a list of men in the family or even at work that you need to take care of. Some of these people you feel obligated to get them something, but no need in spending a lot. Others you don’t mind spending on but you’d still like to get them something small of their stockings. Below are my top 10 gift choices for men with the price tag $25 or under. I keep it simple, buy DVD’s. Everyone has a DVD player these days. PERFECT!! |
My Top 10 Favorite DVD’s for $25 or less
What’s on your stocking stuffer list???
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Frugal living in 2011, You can do it!!!
By chris | December 9, 2010
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Being frugal is something I learned from my mother. I’ve always been amazed how she could walk in to a CVS and walk out with $50+ worth of merchandise for less than on average $5 – $10. Why would you pay more, when you can pay less, sometimes nothing? In 2011, its time to tighten down and get my frugal living on. I’ve made it through my 1st year of home ownership, and my 1st year of marriage, surely everything gets cheaper from here? |
My Frugal Living in 2011 Goals
Save money and eliminate your debt in 2011
No doubt about it, I’m a sucker for no interest for 12months – 18 months. This is a great option to get things you need, not things you want at a SAME AS CASH cost. This past year, I’ve rung up about $5500 between a new bedroom suit, king size matress, LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
, and Katie’s new Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Track my spending habits in 2011
This year, I’m startarting the year off right. I’m going to track ever single thing we buy, and categorize it by type. Google Doc’s is great for online management of this. Or you can pick up a free calendar from you local insurance company, and track your spending that way.
Subscribe to the news paper for coupons in 2011
This year I plan on subscribing to the local newspaper. Chances are I can just subscribe to the Sunday paper to get the coupons. I get my news from TV and internet so, I’m definately not paying AJC to tell me something I found out the day before on channel 2 or yahoo.
Weekly Freebies in 2011
I’m making it a goal to get at least one thing free each week at the grocery store or drugstore or even free samples.
Back off that lead foot in the car
Chances are that if I can do this my millage per gallon will increase over time.
Stay out of the Theatre
Katie and I love going to the movies, but the truth is I’d rather lay on the couch and watch the movie at the house. My goal is to trade expensive movie dates for night ins. Redbox $1 or Free with promo compared to $18-20. Make your own popcorn and refreshments. I guarantee you can do it for a lot less than the $12 more the theater charges for popcorn and soda.
What are your goal in 2011?? I’ll encourage you if you’ll do the same!
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What’s on my Christmas Wish List?
By chris | December 2, 2010
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Truth be told, there’s not one thing that I need. I feel I’m very blessed to have what I have. I’m employed, have an awesome wife and great family and friends. What more could a guy need? Nothing, but there’s always some wants. That’s just human nature. I like to kick back and watch others get things they really want and need. I’d never complain about receiving gifts but have you ever thought, why do we get presents? Its not our birthday! It’s Jesus’s birthday. I guess since he’s not in human form to accept gifts, people decided to start giving presents to each other? Who knows.. |
All that aside, Christmas is a time of Giving not just receiving. So give someone a blessing if you can. It will make you all tingly inside. I’m so blessed to be an American. Besides the president and all the politics, America is a very great place to live. I’m rambling now. Below is my short list of wants, not needs.
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Macbook Pro 15″ i5 Like I said not a need, but definitely a want. My old Macbook Pro is getting some age on it and I can tell it doesn’t react as fast as it use to. I have some clients that have them and I really like what I’ve seen… Lightweight, long battery, and speed… What more could a guy dream of? |
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IPAD 64 GB WI-FI / 3GWhat can I say, I’m an apple guy, my whole list will reflect my love of apple products… |
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Apple iPod nano 8 GB Graphite (6th Generation) NEWEST MODELTold you I like apple. I’m wanting to start running next year. This would be great size for running. Holds just enough music, lightweight and pretty inexpensive. I think it also has a pedometer and radio built in… Pretty cool… |
These are cool but I’m kind of leaning towards Android Tablets, for the price, opensource ability and expansion ports.. Who knows…Well that’s pretty much the extent of my wish lists / want list….. What’s on your wish list / want list this year???
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Cheap easy draft proofing for winter months $20 or less
By chris | December 1, 2010
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No doubt the temperature has definitely taken a dive in the past few days. If you live in a 20 + year old house you can definitely tell a difference in the temperature. Why? you may ask. Back in the day the contractors didn’t insulate homes like they do today, or if they did they didn’t do it to today’s standards. Over time things wear out as you all know. The seal around my doors have defiantly started to crack and let air seep in. I have 3 simple solutions that cost me less than $20 total for 2 doors. |
Step 1,Feel the breeze
light a candle and hold it next to the door or window seal. If it flickers this indicates you definitely have a breeze.
Step 2, Stop the breeze
There are several ways to achieve this. One is simply blocking the airway with old towels. Another is buy new molding for around your door. A third way is buy some painters caulk and fill in all the gaps around windows and doors where air is seeping in.
Step 3, Enjoy the fruits of your labor
If you have followed step 1 and step 2 your definitely on your way to a warmer home.
Hope these tips help keep you warm in these winter months.
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Atlanta Professional Wedding Photographer
By chris | November 14, 2010
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My wife has a new toy!!! If you didn’t know, my wife is full force into growing her up and coming business. Katie has went full force attacking the photography industry. Her new toy will help her climb the latter faster. |
So what kind of camera did she get?
Katie got a Cannon 7D
What’s in the box?
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Why is this one better than her other camera?
Faster, Longer battery life, professional grade, and shoots HD video!
Katie, absolutely loves her new Cannon 7D EOS camera. Happy wife = happy life. If your in the Atlanta area looking for a maternity photographer, newborn photographer, engagement photographer, or wedding photographer. Contact Firefly Flashbacks Photography
Whats next on her list of professional development?
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Canon BG-E7 Battery Grip for 7d |
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Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack for 7d |
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Captured by the Light Book |
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Adobe Light Room 3 |
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Kandle LED Book Light |
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