Repurposeful Monday - Count down to Christmas

Yes, today is the 7th Monday 'til Christmas and, as promised,

I have some funny and inexpensive gift ideas for you.

Do you have a young scholar in your family who needs a clock?

Make an algebra clock for them!  A basic wall clock at  Walmart

will run you less than $9 - trace a plate the size of the clock onto heavy

white paper; cut it out;  write the equations where the numbers should be;

pop off the hands of the clock and paste the algebra 'plate' onto the face

of the clock and put the hands back on.  Voila, an Algebra Clock!

FACT:  there is not a 4 to 10 year old on the

planet who wouldn't love a head lamp.

Land of Nod

Priced at under $10, it makes a great gift

and you'll be the coolest gift-giver in the family.

(Don't forget the batteries.)

A Candy box of money:

                    1.  buy a box of candy and eat every piece

                    2.  Go to the bank and get various $1 bills, a $2 bill, a Susan

                         B. Anthony dollar, maybe a $5 bill, etc.

                    3.  fold the bills and place them in the candy cups

                   4.   wrap the box (don't forget to wipe the chocolate off of your mouth)

Another cute idea for giving cash:

Be Different, Act Normal
That's right - put it in a balloon.  Before having the helium
pumped into the balloon insert the cash and confetti.

Do you know a little miss who likes bow bands?

Create your own with felt and a glue gun.

How about a Dream Catcher bracelet:

Uncommon Goods

Buy one online for $25 or make your own for much less.

Uncommon Goods

This I'm Nuts About You key ring is priced at $20 online but you

can go to the hardware store and make your own for less than $5.

Amazon

Online this rustic wrench picture frame will run you about $25 + shipping.

Why not make your own from 'found' yard sale or thrift shop wrenches?

Unique refrigerator magnets:

Purchase a used Scrabble game at a thrift shop; glue magnets to the

wooden tiles and bend the game board into a box for wrapping.

Or how 'bout foreign coins as magnets?

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Children love to see their art work displayed on the

refrigerator and are always fascinated by money.

This lot of foreign coins is priced on eBay for less than $5.

Think how many magnets you could make from this lot alone.

Do you have friends or loved ones who like a little lime in their beer?

Apres Fete
Give them an actual baby lime tree and a six pack of Corona!

Redneck Wineglasses:

Bourbon and Boots

Hey, I don't have to apologize for being politically incorrect - I'm proud
to be called an Alabama Redneck!  A visit to the Dollar Tree is the only

stop you'll have to make to create your own 'classic crystal.'  (My sister
actually gave me one of these a couple of years ago!)

Looking for a Secret Santa or hostess gift idea?

Pampered Chef
Good quality kitchen utensils are always popular.

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An old leather belt, a Starbucks bottle, pebbles and a cactus

are all the supplies you need to make a desert terrarium.

Are there newlyweds on your gift list who will be
sharing their first Christmas as husband and wife?

Pin Your Home

Create a set of Newlywed Pillows to commemorate the special occasion.
Another great gift idea is to start a tradition of giving an annual
Christmas ornament for their tree.

IF I didn't live in a country where it was technically illegal to deface coins,
I would consider making my Mom a grandmother's coin necklace - using a
minted/stamped dime from the year each of her grandchildren were born.  

This penny bracelet reminds me of one of my grandmother's sayings:
Count your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.

On a more somber note - today is Veterans Day.  I humbly express my gratitude to all who have served this great country.  There is a long tradition of military service in my family and I sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by the families of those who have served.

Below is a list of restaurants offering free or discounted meals for Veterans today:

Applebee’s – All veterans and active-duty military eat free from a limited menu on Veterans Day.

Chili’s -- Veterans and service members can dine for free from a special six-item menu on Veterans Day.

Golden Corral – Military Appreciation Monday includes a free dinner, November 11, from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Famous Dave’s –Offers for free or discounted meals on Veterans Day vary by location.

Hooters –All veterans and service members get 10 free wings with the purchase of a drink.

Krispy Kreme – A free donut is available for all service members, retirees and veterans.

Olive Garden - Veterans and current service members have their choice of a free entree from a special menu and the rest of the family will receive 10% off of their meal.  In recognition of November being Military Family Appreciation Month, current military service members and their families receive 10% off all food items the entire month.

Outback Steakhouse – Outback will offer veterans and military a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage.

Subway Restaurants – Free six-inch sub or flatbread available to military vets on Veterans Day.

Texas Roadhouse – Free meals available to veterans from opening until 4pm on Veterans Day.

T.G.I. Friday’s – Veterans and service members can buy one meal and get another free.

Retailers are also offering Veterans Day discounts.  Here just a few:

Amazon.com – A free downloadable MP3 album includes 12 songs performed

by military bands and ensembles from now through Veterans Day.

The Dollar General – Veterans, service members and their immediate families

can receive a 10 % discount with a Veterans Day coupon.

Home Depot –Offers a 10% discount to all veterans on Veterans Day as well as a 10% discount year-round to active duty military and retirees.

Lowe’s –All veterans receive the 10% discount for purchases of up to $5,000.  A 10% discount is available year-round to active-duty military and retirees.

Have a great Monday!