As my final post of this season, I am sharing with you a poem I wrote in 2011.  It reminds us all – myself included – that the best gift of all is the one we create and the time that we spend with those we love.

Cheers!

Susan

My thoughts on the real meaning of the holidays…

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You’re almost there. Only one Monday before the holiday is here. So here’s my final tip of the 10 holiday tips to help you make it through without exhausting your bank account, no matter which holiday you observe.

Holiday Planning Tip of the Week: Last Monday – December 11 – December 17 . . . “One More Thing” Budget Buster!

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So you missed the Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials.  Okay.  But what if you haven’t even started your list?  Last-minute and rushed buying makes it tougher than ever to control spending this holiday.  So here’s my holiday tip nine of 10 to help you make it through the holiday you observe without breaking the bank.

Holiday Planning Tip of the Week: Monday #8 – December 4 – December 10 . . . Get going!

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You’ve made it through Black Friday.  Check!  But here it is…Cyber Monday, with all its special deals – but only if you buy NOW.  Temptation abounds, making controlling spending this holiday even more challenging.  Here’s my next tip of 10 to help you make it through without breaking the bank, regardless of the holiday you observe.

Holiday Planning Tip of the Week: Monday #7 – November 27 – December 3. . . Take inventory – Don’t Add!

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