Love Blog - express love to your children with simple actions and words » Buy Nothing Day http://sheilaaronbooks.com/blog Blog on expressing love to your children with simple actions and words - sheilaaronbooks.com Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:41:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 A Full House http://sheilaaronbooks.com/blog/37/ http://sheilaaronbooks.com/blog/37/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:22:42 +0000 Sheila Aron http://sheilaaronbooks.com/blog/?p=37 Thanksgiving is tomorrow and Buy Nothing Day is Friday! Funny how time flies. Time is precious, so be sure to spend as much of it with your family as you can during the holidays! Start by playing a game of cards or putting together a puzzle on Buy Nothing Day. These kinds of activities are free and fun challenges for the whole family.

What are some other ways you can celebrate with your family this holiday season without spending a dime?

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What are some other free and fun ideas you might try on Buy Nothing Day?

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It’s easy to get swept up in preparing for guests and buying presents for friends and family. This year I’d like to challenge you to spend time with your family without spending a dime!

Get ready for national Buy Nothing Day on Friday, Nov. 27, by trying a few tricks like playing hide and seek around the house instead of dashing around crowded stores in the holiday rush. It’s a fun and interactive activity that every member of the family will find entertaining.

Stay tuned for more tips for Buy Nothing Day!

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