Christmas

cindys on December 22nd, 2008

The last few days before Christmas have always blown my holiday budget.  I have planned my gifts.  I have spent my holiday budget and all I need to do is make it through the next few days.  I’ve been patting myself on the back for staying in budget and this year even a little ahead [...]

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cindys on December 19th, 2008

One of the ways that I stick to my budget all year long is by NOT shopping.  I avoid the malls, I don’t go to clothing stores or big box stores.  When I have to go shopping, I make a list and I am like a guided missile.  I go, I get what I need [...]

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cindys on December 18th, 2008

It’s just one week until Christmas.  Are you excited yet?  Are you ready?  We have actually almost finished our shopping.  This has got to be a first for me and I have managed to NOT break the budget.   I still have two presents to buy for my grandchildren but that should be easy. The tree [...]

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cindys on December 16th, 2008

No matter how much we love Christmas and the holiday season, there is always some amount of stress involved.  When you are struggling financially this stress can grow to enormous proportions.  Worrying about buying everyone a gift or giving everyone a happy holiday season can lead to busted budgets and credit card debt. I don’t [...]

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cindys on December 12th, 2008

by Mrs. Gemstone Tis the season when people are spending money on Christmas right and left.  I have been touring the web and reading all of the Frugal Christmas posts.  Wow!  There are some frugal, thrifty and great ideas out there for every phase of the holiday season. Frugal Gift Giving by chatirygirl Squawkfox not [...]

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