The holidays have just settled down for me, and I have to say that 2011 definitely went out with a bang. Now there are new holidays and things to look forward to. Just like last year, I have already started saving up for Christmas. I like to save a little here and there and it really adds up to keep me out of debt come December. On top of that, I am getting things ready for Valentine's Day.
Yes, I said it, Valentine's Day. It is a holiday that I absolutely love because I love love! I do not like to go broke though getting gifts like a lot of people do. Some people seriously go all out on the gifts...
In eighteen days, the holiday that I love the most will be here. Boy it has already been a busy season, but the holdiay cheer and the hustle and bustle has definitely helped to keep me going. Yesterday I picked up some lunch with friends and we got to talking about gifts we were giving this year, and what do you know, we all had the same idea to stick to giving green gifts. Not online are we going green with the gifts we are giving, but most of us are buying online nixing driving time, buying from local businesses, and looking to companies for items that have a mission to be friendly to the environment....
If your household is anything like mine during the holidays, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos of shopping, decorating and baking. With special events for school and work on top of that, it can be very easy to forget some small details along the way. One task that seems to always escape my planning is picking up those little gifts for friends or coworkers to make a thoughtful gesture during the holiday season.
As I’m sure most of you can agree, it is critical to be aware of your budget for the holidays and manage gifts and spending accordingly. But this shouldn’t mean that you can’t...
I need to rant here. I have a friend, a dear friend mind you, who phoned me up six days ago to announce that she had finished all of her Christmas shopping.
Finished.
All.
It's the middle of July, for goodness' sake.
It's not that I'm not thrilled for her accomplishment. Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a difficult and stressful event for members of any household or community. People should be proactive about it, I agree. Just not until November. Why, you ask? Well, this is just my opinion, but I really do like to shop for Christmas gifts right in the midst of the Christmas...