Comments on: Fantastically Frugal: Conscious Christmas part 1 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Local News, Events, Things to Do Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:01:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Les Arts Santé - Les blogues du Douglas – Soins, recherche, enseignement en santé mentale » Blog Archive » DIY Christmas, some reasons why http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4215 Les Arts Santé - Les blogues du Douglas – Soins, recherche, enseignement en santé mentale » Blog Archive » DIY Christmas, some reasons why Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:58:33 +0000 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/?p=6668#comment-4215 [...] Fantastically Frugal: Conscious Christmas part 1 [...] [...] Fantastically Frugal: Conscious Christmas part 1 [...]

]]> By: Brandy Barris http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4064 Brandy Barris Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:50:01 +0000 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/?p=6668#comment-4064 Thank you Rick! Jillian and I both LOVE Grocery Outlet! We planned on discussing the store when we talk about food and stocking the pantry. But, that holiday meal is coming up fast. I love that they often have gourmet items. These items would not be in my budget in a more expensive store. At Grocery Outlet we can try them out without breaking the bank. As far as your other suggestion we wholeheartedly agree. We call them "experience gifts." In addition to the local venues you suggested, this would also include lessons or classes at Cordova Park and Recreation. Rancho Cordova also has some wonderful dance studio's, karate and other sports establishments. What a great gift! I have also given family museum memberships as gifts. The Sacramento Zoo and Fairy Tale Town are popular, and I can't wait until our Sacramento Children's Museum opens! Thank you so much for your post. Great suggestions! I need to holiday food shop now! :) Thank you Rick! Jillian and I both LOVE Grocery Outlet! We planned on discussing the store when we talk about food and stocking the pantry. But, that holiday meal is coming up fast. I love that they often have gourmet items. These items would not be in my budget in a more expensive store. At Grocery Outlet we can try them out without breaking the bank.

As far as your other suggestion we wholeheartedly agree. We call them “experience gifts.” In addition to the local venues you suggested, this would also include lessons or classes at Cordova Park and Recreation. Rancho Cordova also has some wonderful dance studio’s, karate and other sports establishments. What a great gift! I have also given family museum memberships as gifts. The Sacramento Zoo and Fairy Tale Town are popular, and I can’t wait until our Sacramento Children’s Museum opens! Thank you so much for your post. Great suggestions! I need to holiday food shop now! :)

]]> By: Michelle Ventress http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4060 Michelle Ventress Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:01:19 +0000 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/?p=6668#comment-4060 Rick, That's good to know. I think I'll stop by and stock up too! I love shopping at Grocery Outlet because the owners are incredibly involved in the community. I think people would be genuinely suprised at the amount they donate and the support they give local organizations. Rick, That’s good to know. I think I’ll stop by and stock up too! I love shopping at Grocery Outlet because the owners are incredibly involved in the community. I think people would be genuinely suprised at the amount they donate and the support they give local organizations.

]]> By: Rick Boyd http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4046 Rick Boyd Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:46:34 +0000 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/?p=6668#comment-4046 My wife and I totally agree. What always try and support local small business first as well. For our family we try and avoid things and clutter so we often give "things to do". Most people don't realize but for fun things to do as a family, we have a lot of family owned businesses right here in Rancho Cordova we can support. Monster Mini Golf, Jump Sky High, Granite Arch and a few fun bounce places. With Jump and Monster Mini Golf being less than $10.00 per person, it's hard to beat that as a gift and it will create lasting memories while supporting our local economy too. I also wanted to share that another local Family Owned business Grocery Outlet has ALL wine on sale this week ONLY 20% off. I'm stocking up for the Wholidays. I know it sounds kinda shady but they have a really good selection actually and several local wines cheaper than "the store", Costco, Sams, or Cost Plus. Check 'em out. Once you're there explore a bit, they are a bit like Brandy and Jillian's decription of Thrift Stores from their last post, if you go in looking for the ingredients for Deviled Ham Canapes (hopefully you're not), you will probably be dissapointed - if you go in looking for Holiday Party Appetizers, you will likely leave with a basketfull. http://www.groceryoutlet.com/adres/blasts/2009/nov/default.html#1 My wife and I totally agree. What always try and support local small business first as well. For our family we try and avoid things and clutter so we often give “things to do”. Most people don’t realize but for fun things to do as a family, we have a lot of family owned businesses right here in Rancho Cordova we can support. Monster Mini Golf, Jump Sky High, Granite Arch and a few fun bounce places. With Jump and Monster Mini Golf being less than $10.00 per person, it’s hard to beat that as a gift and it will create lasting memories while supporting our local economy too.

I also wanted to share that another local Family Owned business Grocery Outlet has ALL wine on sale this week ONLY 20% off. I’m stocking up for the Wholidays. I know it sounds kinda shady but they have a really good selection actually and several local wines cheaper than “the store”, Costco, Sams, or Cost Plus. Check ‘em out. Once you’re there explore a bit, they are a bit like Brandy and Jillian’s decription of Thrift Stores from their last post, if you go in looking for the ingredients for Deviled Ham Canapes (hopefully you’re not), you will probably be dissapointed – if you go in looking for Holiday Party Appetizers, you will likely leave with a basketfull.
http://www.groceryoutlet.com/adres/blasts/2009/nov/default.html#1

]]> By: Paper shredders - manufacturer/supplier http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/2009/11/10/fantastically-frugal-conscious-christmas-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4032 Paper shredders - manufacturer/supplier Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:16:42 +0000 http://www.ranchocordovapost.com/?p=6668#comment-4032 Really, celebrating first Christmas on being independent is a memorable event . Money is ok! Presence of friends and family adds cherry to the cake. Really, celebrating first Christmas on being independent is a memorable event . Money is ok! Presence of friends and family adds cherry to the cake.

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