I will carefully create and faithfully stick to my holiday spending budget. I will carefully create and faithfully stick to my holiday spending budget. I will carefully ... You get the picture.
While holidays are clearly a time of indulging in rich entrees, sumptuous desserts, and treating those you love to special gifts, it can also be a time for overspending. Creating a budget is task number one before any holiday shopping can begin. Take some time to look at your finances and determine a reasonable amount for your gift giving. Keep in mind -- a simple, thoughtful token of affection is more important than fancy packaging and big price tags. Spending time over a cup of coffee with a friend, rather than exchanging gifts, can be even more valuable. Or maybe this is the year to institute a "name swap" rather than buying for everyone in your family?
Cheap and Cheerful wants to know: How do you create your holiday budget? How do you plan your shopping to be sure that you stick to your budget? Please share!
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