St. Patrick’s Day with Good Buys All the Time

Growing up Irish, I have always loved the month of March and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends. We recently got approved to sell clothing in our Amazon store and with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner I am so excited about some of our newest items! Have some fun with your kiddos or grandchildren this year with these adorable ideas from Good Buys All the Time.

Make a Festive St. Paddy’s Day Breakfast

You don’t have to learn to make Scotch eggs or corned beef and cabbage to get in the Irish spirit. Try adding some green food coloring to your favorite pancake mix for a festive short-stack. For picky eaters, add a few drops of food coloring to milk and serve with Lucky Charms cereal (a kid favorite)!

Wear Green

St. Patrick’s Day was originally a Roman Catholic holiday celebrating Ireland’s patron saint and observed only in Ireland; it was not until the 1700’s when Irish immigrants in the U.S. started the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. It is customary to wear shamrocks and green clothing or accessories because St Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.

Whether you’re staying home or going to work, remember to wear green and show your St. Paddy’s Day spirit! For the cutest baby looks, be sure to stop by our Amazon store and browse our selection of Carter’s brand accessories and clothing.

DIY Decorations Your Kids (or Grandkids) Will Love

Keep your kids or grandkids busy with some simple St. Patrick’s Day crafts like this DIY paper chain garland. All you need is some green construction paper, scissors and a stapler or tape. Make it a contest to see who can create the longest paper chain in 5 or 10 minutes, then enjoy decorating together!

Capture your memories with an adorable photo frame like this one or create your own props – mustaches, glasses, leprechaun hats, giant lips or corn-cob pipes.

For more great DIY ideas and tips, be sure to follow us on Pinterest! And say hello to a good buy with our Amazon store where you’ll find the best prices on every items, Carter’s kids clothing and more.

Creative Holiday Gift Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

Christmas will be here before we know it and buying gifts for everyone can be tough. What do you give the sister who has everything? And how do you make it through your holiday shopping list without breaking the bank?  Plus, there’s the office Christmas party and the kids need gifts for their teachers.  Oh, and don’t forget the neighbors or the paper boy!

The holidays can become overwhelming but they don’t have to be.  Start by making a list and think about when you’ll be near the stores you need to stop at so you don’t have to make a bunch of extra trips.  Next, prioritize your shopping list and figure out which gifts are most expensive and how you plan to pay for them.  Try to budget a few gifts per paycheck instead of waiting until the last minute.  Lastly, think before you shop.  You want to purchase gifts your friends and family will actually use!  Here are four creative gift ideas that are guaranteed to be a hit:

 

Even the sister who has everything can never have too many of her favorite chapsticks or hair ties! Put together a little gift bag of items she uses each day.  Bobby pins, body wash, a new loofa or body lotion are all inexpensive ideas!

Who doesn’t love to see a great movie? Movie tickets are a great gift for a family member you’re not sure how to buy for.  Regardless of hobbies and interests, everyone can enjoy a movie and if you buy a gift card you can add a little extra for snacks.

Need a great gift for dad or the grease monkey of the family? What about a free car wash? Create your own coupon and volunteer your services or stop by the local carwash and pick up a gift card for a wash and wax.  This is also a great gift for a holiday party or an office grab bag!

They say America runs on Dunkin, so don’t forget about the coffee lovers on your Christmas list!  If you’re not sure what to get for mom or you want to get an inexpensive gift for a teacher or friend, consider a gift card to their favorite coffee shop or a gift basket filled with their favorite blends! Fill the basket with some little extras like coffee filters or a new coffee mug.

Good Buys All the Time can save you time and money when it comes to holiday shopping- check out our selection today.

Happy shopping!