Happy November 1st! Halloween is over, Christmas is quickly approaching, and it won’t be long before we’re all complaining about the cold, dark winter days. November is a pretty special month for us at Frugal & Thriving. Why? Well, because our founder Kristy was born in November, and we’ve made it a tradition to do a birthday month giveaway for our followers in celebration of this momentous occasion! We’ve got a fun one this month…you won’t want to miss it! See the birthday giveaway details below.

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This giveaway is for our Instagram and Facebook followers! Head to the social media platform of your choice for your chance to win! How to enter:  

  1. Like the post  
  2. Follow Frugal & Thriving  
  3. Tag a bestie  

And there you have it. It’s THAT easy! Want to see what’s included? Keep reading.

The items:

One winner will be selected from Instagram and one from Facebook. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 18th! 

*Note: This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, or any retailer.

Good luck, Thrivers, and thank you for all your support!

close up photo of colorful pastel balloons

Happy November 1st! Halloween is over, Christmas is quickly approaching, and it won’t be long before we’re all complaining about the cold, dark winter days. November is a pretty special month for us at Frugal & Thriving. Why? Well, because our founder Kristy was born in November, and we’ve made it a tradition to do a birthday month giveaway for our followers in celebration of this momentous occasion! We’ve got a fun one this month…you won’t want to miss it! See the birthday giveaway details below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

This giveaway is for our Instagram and Facebook followers! Head to the social media platform of your choice for your chance to win! How to enter:  

  1. Like the post  
  2. Follow Frugal & Thriving  
  3. Tag a bestie  

And there you have it. It’s THAT easy! Want to see what’s included? Keep reading.

The items:

One winner will be selected from Instagram and one from Facebook. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 18th! 

*Note: This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, or any retailer.

Good luck, Thrivers, and thank you for all your support!

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Macy’s

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Maurices

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Old Navy

Shop online at Old Navy for $16 sweaters for adults & $10 for kids & toddler!

Target

Get up to 30% off select kitchen appliances from Target!

Venus

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Christmas is the most magical time of the year – bring some of that enchanting spirit into your kiddo’s classroom with these fun goody bags full of seasonally inspired delights that they are sure to love! From sweets and treats to toys and games, these little gift bags will put a smile on everyone’s faces and leave them feeling merry and bright. See our holiday goody bag inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Gather your supplies and get to gifting! An assortment of goodies fills these bags with fun surprises for everyone.

Ummmm cuteness overload!! These snowman-wrapped chocolate bars topped with gloves are a pleasant yet practical gift that the kiddos will want to tear into right away.

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly night?? These Grinch-themed hot cocoa kits are adorable and delicious – a double win!

Make your treat bag a trip to Whoville with these other Grinch-inspired goodies like Hershey’s Kisses, these grow-a-Grinch-heart toys, a Rubik’s cube, and Grinch-wrapped chocolate bars!

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And there you have it! A charming and easy way to spread some holiday cheer to the kiddos in their classrooms!

Christmas is the most magical time of the year – bring some of that enchanting spirit into your kiddo’s classroom with these fun goody bags full of seasonally inspired delights that they are sure to love! From sweets and treats to toys and games, these little gift bags will put a smile on everyone’s faces and leave them feeling merry and bright. See our holiday goody bag inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Gather your supplies and get to gifting! An assortment of goodies fills these bags with fun surprises for everyone.

Ummmm cuteness overload!! These snowman-wrapped chocolate bars topped with gloves are a pleasant yet practical gift that the kiddos will want to tear into right away.

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly night?? These Grinch-themed hot cocoa kits are adorable and delicious – a double win!

Make your treat bag a trip to Whoville with these other Grinch-inspired goodies like Hershey’s Kisses, these grow-a-Grinch-heart toys, a Rubik’s cube, and Grinch-wrapped chocolate bars!

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And there you have it! A charming and easy way to spread some holiday cheer to the kiddos in their classrooms!

Christmas is the most magical time of the year – bring some of that enchanting spirit into your kiddo’s classroom with these fun goody bags full of seasonally inspired delights that they are sure to love! From sweets and treats to toys and games, these little gift bags will put a smile on everyone’s faces and leave them feeling merry and bright. See our holiday goody bag inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Gather your supplies and get to gifting! An assortment of goodies fills these bags with fun surprises for everyone.

Ummmm cuteness overload!! These snowman-wrapped chocolate bars topped with gloves are a pleasant yet practical gift that the kiddos will want to tear into right away.

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly night?? These Grinch-themed hot cocoa kits are adorable and delicious – a double win!

Make your treat bag a trip to Whoville with these other Grinch-inspired goodies like Hershey’s Kisses, these grow-a-Grinch-heart toys, a Rubik’s cube, and Grinch-wrapped chocolate bars!

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And there you have it! A charming and easy way to spread some holiday cheer to the kiddos in their classrooms!

Cupid is polishing his bow and sharpening his arrows and getting ready to spread some love! We’re getting in on the fun with our own Valentine’s Day cheer – these DIY goody bags are a great alternative to plain old Valentine’s Day cards in your kiddo’s classroom, but they’re also perfect for sharing a little love around the office or your neighborhood. See our Valentine’s Day goody bag ideas below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in the post. See full disclosure here.

Grab all of your supplies and get the assembly line ready! We’ve got major heart eyes for all of this pink and red love-inspired goodness.

We love some perfectly portioned mini snack packs for snack time or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Pretzels, animal crackers, cheese puffs, or fruit snacks are all great options!

How cool are these monster truck Valentine’s cards?! These are perfect for your little racing fan.

These heart-tastic cellophane bags make it easy to wrap all your goodies up and will make handing them out on Valentine’s Day effortless!

Here’s another fun idea! Put all of your treats in a to-go cup (complete with stickers and stamps) and finish off with a pencil in place of straw. So cute for the classroom!

And if you’re bringing your goody bags to the classroom, don’t forget about teacher!! These chocolate truffles in an apple-shaped box are a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the head of the classroom.

Voila! And there you have it. A little bit of love all wrapped up in a pretty package, ready for wherever you’re planning to spread smiles and warm hearts.

Cupid is polishing his bow and sharpening his arrows and getting ready to spread some love! We’re getting in on the fun with our own Valentine’s Day cheer – these DIY goody bags are a great alternative to plain old Valentine’s Day cards in your kiddo’s classroom, but they’re also perfect for sharing a little love around the office or your neighborhood. See our Valentine’s Day goody bag ideas below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in the post. See full disclosure here.

Grab all of your supplies and get the assembly line ready! We’ve got major heart eyes for all of this pink and red love-inspired goodness.

We love some perfectly portioned mini snack packs for snack time or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Pretzels, animal crackers, cheese puffs, or fruit snacks are all great options!

How cool are these monster truck Valentine’s cards?! These are perfect for your little racing fan.

These heart-tastic cellophane bags make it easy to wrap all your goodies up and will make handing them out on Valentine’s Day effortless!

Here’s another fun idea! Put all of your treats in a to-go cup (complete with stickers and stamps) and finish off with a pencil in place of straw. So cute for the classroom!

And if you’re bringing your goody bags to the classroom, don’t forget about teacher!! These chocolate truffles in an apple-shaped box are a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the head of the classroom.

Voila! And there you have it. A little bit of love all wrapped up in a pretty package, ready for wherever you’re planning to spread smiles and warm hearts.

Christmas is almost here and if you’re celebrating in the classroom, the office, or around the neighborhood, having a fun treat to hand out will make you feel like Santa! These DIY holiday goody bags are perfect for spreading some festive cheer. See our holiday goody bag ideas below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Get all of your supplies set up and ready for filling! Grab cute Christmas bags and an assortment of holiday-themed snacks and fun toys to load them up!

We love these mini plaid stockings for bags! They are the perfect size for stuffing with sweet treats and handing out around town (or the classroom or office).

Who doesn’t love popcorn?! These gourmet popcorn cones come in four different delicious flavors and are the perfect portion for snacking.

Do you want to build a snowman?? These mini marshmallow packs are a fun snack for the kiddos.

The holiday fidget popper set also came with these adorable tags! These are great for writing out names or a sentimental greeting!

Once your bags are all filled, pop the tags on and get ready to hand them out! Whether they’re going to the classroom, the office, or neighbors and friends, everyone will love these sweet holiday treats!

Christmas is almost here and if you’re celebrating in the classroom, the office, or around the neighborhood, having a fun treat to hand out will make you feel like Santa! These DIY holiday goody bags are perfect for spreading some festive cheer. See our holiday goody bag ideas below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Get all of your supplies set up and ready for filling! Grab cute Christmas bags and an assortment of holiday-themed snacks and fun toys to load them up!

We love these mini plaid stockings for bags! They are the perfect size for stuffing with sweet treats and handing out around town (or the classroom or office).

Who doesn’t love popcorn?! These gourmet popcorn cones come in four different delicious flavors and are the perfect portion for snacking.

Do you want to build a snowman?? These mini marshmallow packs are a fun snack for the kiddos.

The holiday fidget popper set also came with these adorable tags! These are great for writing out names or a sentimental greeting!

Once your bags are all filled, pop the tags on and get ready to hand them out! Whether they’re going to the classroom, the office, or neighbors and friends, everyone will love these sweet holiday treats!