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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Money as Christmas Gifts? Creative Ways to Give Cash!
Little money, need last minute Christmas gifts? Think you're not creative, and oh so little time? Grab some cash, read on and choose one!
All ages:
"Money Gift Ideas"
Think about how many people don't carry cash ... how many kids have never even held cash in their hands? Like so many things, money has become "virtual." Money Gifts are thoughtful, creative and make a great gift for all ages.
"Money Book"
Items:
Small photo album. (Dollar General, Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree)Money: You decide.. One dollar bills, fives, tens, twenties...more?
"Money Tree"
This little gem was found on "It's All About Rosie" Check out her cool tutorial on making a money tree, cheap, easy, quick and cute!
Items:
9" high styrofoam cone (found in the floral section of the craft store)
Small flower pot or tin pail for the base
Approx 20 dollar bills
Bobby Pins
Topper 2 stars are cut and glued together back to back with a toothpick in between
For instructions and to find more creative ideas, click link below
https://itsallrosie.blogspot.com/2012/02/money-tree-tutorial.html
"Play-Doh"
How about putting a little cash in a "Play-Doh" in one of their containers! Surprise!
Items
All you need is an empty Play-Doh container and Whatever cash bills you choose to place in it!
Bow or wrapping paper.
Gift Tag
"Money Gift Box"
This is easy. You can choose any box, small, medium, large. Place whatever bills in the box. A decorative box is usually easy to find.
Items
Box of your choice
Wrapping paper or bow.
Gift tag.
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