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Our Trip on the Polar ExpressLast year, we gave our boys, then 7 and 5, a trip on the Polar Express. We were unable to do it on Christmas Eve so we did it the day before. It was a total surprise. The train was in Hood River, about an hour away from our home.
Glittery Wooden Clothes Pins for Christmas OrnamentsSpray pin with cheap white paint and use what ever coloring items you want. Good for chip bag clips, refrigerator magnets (glue a strip of magnetic piece to pin). I like glitter for Christmas tree ornaments. When clipped on to pine tree the tree lights really reflect the glitter.
Stay Home for the Holidays to Save MoneyWe opt'd to do a video travel this year. We are going to make a video with local family that will be traveling to see our distant family. The traveling family will make a video when they arrive. Instead of giving the traveling family a present, we are helping with their airfare and travel expenses.
Buy Gifts At Local Craft FairsStretch that holiday gift giving budget at local Church and Fraternal organization craft fairs. Lovely things, priced reasonably, and always unique. It won't take long to complete your list under budget.
