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    Stress-Free Holiday Shopping Tips

    The holidays are upon us in full swing, which means it is time to start your holiday shopping. Good for you if you’re the kind of person who already has your holiday shopping finished, but if you’re like the rest of us, you’ll wake up on Christmas morning and realize that you forgot something. That’s […] More

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    Sneaky Ways to Lose Weight During the Holidays

    The holidays have you stuffed and overstuffed and totally full. You’re pretty sure your pants no longer button up and you’re actually hoping that you’re pregnant so that at least you can maintain some of your pride at not overeating to the point of gaining that kind of weight over the holidays. The truth is […] More

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    You Can Have Stress Free Holidays

    The holidays are a favorite time of year for many. The smell of the spruce Christmas tree, the cooler weather, and the holiday spirit that seems to be everywhere are all great things that come along with the holiday. Unfortunately, having a Christmas list of 45 people to shop for, dinners to plan, holiday parties […] More

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    Get Through The Holidays Without Holiday Stress Ruining Them

    Holiday stress is something we anticipate as readily as we do our grandmother’s annual gift of fruitcake.  It doesn’t have to be that way.  You can get through this festive season without holiday stress ruining it. A lot of holiday stress comes from financial worries over how to pay for all the gifts, what to buy […] More

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    How To Shop For Gifts On a Budget

    You have many people you buy gifts for throughout the year; your spouse and kids, your parents, your in-laws, nieces and nephews, various other relatives and friends.  So, how can you shop for all those gifts on a budget?  There is a tried and true way.  I have been using this system for years and […] More

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    Six Frugal Family Activities For Winter

    Do you spend more money on family entertainment in the winter than you do in the summer? For families living in cooler climates, the cold weather brings with it challenges of what you can do on the weekends. Some resort to the shopping mall or movies while others may enjoy activities such as bowling or […] More

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    Wal-Mart Announces Christmas Price Guarantee

    So far this holiday season we’ve seen Target announce price matching, retailers bring back layaway programs and now Wal-Mart is adding another option to the mix, their Christmas Price Guarantee. It’s certainly a welcome addition since there are few things more frustrating then making a purchase only to see it go on sale shortly after. […] More

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    Layaway – Holiday Shopping Without Credit Cards

    With less than 10 weeks until Christmas, retailers are rolling out their layaway plans for holiday shoppers. As a preferred alternative to credit cards, layaway allows you to place items on extended hold at the store and make interest free payments over a period of time, typically 8-12 weeks. The Benefits of Layaway Lock in […] More