1. Make a list, check it twice 2. Set a spending limit 3. Do your research before you shop ( Compare prices online )
Good Tips! I always find good online coupons at: http://www.retailmenot.com/
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TDTAT
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Joined: Mar 11, 2006 7:06 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 3:23 pm
Good Tips! I always find good online coupons at: http://www.retailmenot.com/
lillysmimi
Posts: 16
Joined: Mar 31, 2010 5:56 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 3:28 pm
With so many families have a hard time financially, if you have a large family gathering and everyone buys gifts for each other each year. You might want to do limited gift exchange, with each person responsible for buying for only one other person. Just do a name draw. We do this each year and what we do at the end of dinner is have all names in a bowl and since everyones together we draw for the following year and already know who to buy for 
neily57
Posts: 6
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 5:31 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 5:09 pm
go to vegas!
mostlysunnee
Posts: 130
Joined: Aug 09, 2006 6:13 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 6:10 pm
Remember the reason for the season and all will be wonderful!
Mostlysunnee
queenmap
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Joined: Oct 24, 2007 5:39 pm
Posted: Dec 08, 2011 2:21 am
Best tip I can give is for everyone to have fun and be safe this holiday season!
morganthegirl
Posts: 11
Joined: Mar 06, 2010 2:29 pm
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 3:29 am
Love each other.. it's the holidays! Remember, need is not greed and vice versa. :-)
sliccckrik
Posts: 12
Joined: Feb 15, 2011 1:06 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 3:40 am
KEEPING YOUR TREE FRESH AND GREEN
First cut about an inch off trunk, next take a drill with the longest bit you have at least 6" and drill up the trunk as far as it will go, then (excuse me ladies) take a tampon and stick it in the hole you just drilled. Instead of your tree just sitting in the water the afore mentioned object absorbs the water and pulls it up into the trunk. Your tree will look as fresh on new years as it did the day you cut it.
First cut about an inch off trunk, next take a drill with the longest bit you have at least 6" and drill up the trunk as far as it will go, then (excuse me ladies) take a tampon and stick it in the hole you just drilled. Instead of your tree just sitting in the water the afore mentioned object absorbs the water and pulls it up into the trunk. Your tree will look as fresh on new years as it did the day you cut it.
greatleo
Posts: 2
Joined: Sep 23, 2010 2:44 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 6:17 am
Relax and enjoy your family and friends; that is what it is all about. If you are a horrible cook invest in utilizing the pro's to cook your holiday meals. Serve on your best China. Be particuliarly attentive to your guest allowing them to know how important they are.
uhdunno
Posts: 66
Joined: Jun 26, 2009 4:34 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 2:02 pm
shop early right after xmas for next year it's much cheaper.
slotjunkie
Posts: 37
Joined: Nov 05, 2009 4:13 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 2:50 pm
Slow down, take time to enjoy the crisp winter air, whats left of the different color leaves on the trees, all the beautiful lights, the extra joy ,laughter and excitement of children this time of year and last but not least, slow down and take time to look in the mirror every day and tell yourself these words;
"I love you, you are worthy of all the blessings that come your way this holiday season and always."
*wow my first post. Must be something about this season :-)
"I love you, you are worthy of all the blessings that come your way this holiday season and always."
*wow my first post. Must be something about this season :-)
TDTAT
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Posted: Dec 09, 2011 3:04 pm
slotjunkie, Great first post! 
anniemac
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Joined: Jun 06, 2006 9:45 pm
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 6:57 pm
Don't stress.
Christmas is suppose to be a time of rejoicing, celebration, family, friends, not worrying about who got what present or anything else.
Christmas is suppose to be a time of rejoicing, celebration, family, friends, not worrying about who got what present or anything else.
rustsleeps
Posts: 19
Joined: Feb 08, 2010 11:35 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 10:03 pm
Ignore the whole thing... like any headache, it WILL eventually go away!
...bah, humbug!
...bah, humbug!
kaymast24
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Joined: Mar 06, 2009 3:36 pm
Posted: Dec 10, 2011 1:39 am
If you can afford it - buy gifts online to eliminate the stress of shopping, use gift bags instead of wrapping paper, buy gift cards as gifts (the teens especially love them) and buy disposable pans/decorative paper plates, etc for your holiday treats. Also invest in a tree with built-lights!
Happy Holidays to all!
Happy Holidays to all!
brentdavis
Posts: 109
Joined: May 12, 2006 9:25 pm
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 4:21 pm
Dont forget what Christmas is all about.