Money stress can take the joy out of the upcoming holidays. And don’t get me started about the money hangover in January.
Here are 3 tips to help you steer clear of the money stress and pitfalls of the season:
Money stress can take the joy out of the upcoming holidays. And don’t get me started about the money hangover in January.
Here are 3 tips to help you steer clear of the money stress and pitfalls of the season:
Claire Green, President of Parents’ Choice Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps us all make the most out of play for our children, was explaining to me recently what she looks for in choosing a really great toy as a gift: “The best toys prompt children to think, feel, or do; they encourage curiosity, empathy and creativity.”
Claire Green, President of Parents’ Choice Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps us all make the most out of play for our children, was explaining to me this morning what she looks for in really great toys as gifts: “The best toys prompt children to think, feel, or do; they encourage curiosity, empathy and creativity.”
In January, most people are all about avoiding the topic of money. Everyone feels “spent”. This month, focus on being grateful for what has been given to you and yours. I think the best part of giving is hearing what the receiver thinks about the gift. I’m excited to see their response. It helps me know that my time and money spent on others hit the mark – and that reinforces my own generous spirit. So, reinforce someone’s generous spirit and get the paper, markers, crayons and dribs and drabs of the holiday wrappings and make some thank you cards and start sending.