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Dirty Santa Gift Ideas That Are Perfect For Christmas Party Games With Adults (Secret Santa Game, Pollyanna Gift Swap, White Elephant Gift Exchange, Yankee Swap, Etc.)

Attending a Christmas party with friends or co-workers? What gift are you taking? Here’s the ultimate list of cheap gift ideas (most under $30) that are great for gift exchange games. If you need Dirty Santa gifts (or White Elephant gift ideas, Yankee Swap gifts, etc), we’ve got the best gifts for adults — from conservative and practical to risque and hilarious — all right here!

The Quickest & Easiest Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe… Ever!

Want an easy banana pudding recipe? I’ve got the quickest & easiest one ever! I make it ALL the time because it’s so simple. See my homemade banana pudding recipe, plus a fun variation: individual banana pudding cups!

Homemade Christmas Decorating On A Budget… From The Heart

I was a single parent with a limited budget for 17 years. That meant homemade Christmas decorations and other heartfelt ideas during the holidays. Here are some of the budget-friendly ways I decorated for Christmas each year.

The 2009 nickel is scarce and valuable because fewer than usual were struck. photos courtesy of Heritage Auctions, www.HA.com.

The 2009 Nickel Is Rare & Valuable… Here’s Why! (Everything You Need To Know About 2009 Nickel Values)

2009 U.S. nickels have always been hard to find in circulation — find out WHY. Have a 2009-P nickel or a 2009-D nickel? See how much your 2009 nickels are worth today!

The 1997 quarter may be worth much more than face value, with some specimens fetching over $3,000 at auction.

There’s A 1997 Quarter Worth $3,500? Yes! Find Out How Much All Of Your 1997 Quarters Are Worth

1997 Quarter Values Guide: Find out how much your 1997 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1997 quarters, and what makes a 1997 quarter rare and valuable today.

Some 1998 quarters are worth more than $1,000!

1998 Quarter Value: Some 1998 Quarters Are Worth $1,300 Or More… Find Out If You Have Any!

1998 Quarter Values Guide: Find out how much your 1998 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1998 quarters, and what makes a 1998 quarter rare and valuable today.

Some 1996 quarters are worth hundreds of dollars or even more above face value.

1996 Quarter Value Guide: See How Much A 1996 Washington Quarter Is Worth Today

1996 Quarter Value Guide – Here’s what to look for on your 1996 quarters. Plus the values for rare 1997 quarters, 1996 quarter errors, and all of the other 1996 quarters you might come across!

Best Coins To Collect: The Top U.S. Coins Worth Holding Onto

While there is no single answer that defines the ‘best’ coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they’ve chosen to collect and why. Hint: They’re NOT all rare U.S. coins!

Some 2023 pennies have an extra V on the heads side. These 2023 extra V pennies are rare and valuable -- how much are they worth?

How Much Are The 2023 Extra V Penny Error Coins Worth? (2023 VDBV Penny Value)

There are at least 2 kinds of 2023 Extra V penny errors – one that simply has the extra V (known as the 2023 VDBV penny) and one that shows the extra V much farther to the right (known as the 2023 Far V penny). See how much these 2023 error pennies are worth!

There are many reasons why coins have ridges.

Why Do Coins Have Ridges On The Sides?

Have you noticed that some U.S. coins have ridges on their edges, while others do not? Why do some coins have edge reeds and other coins have smooth edges? Turns out, there are MANY reasons why coins have ridges… Find out here!

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