The holiday season is in full swing and I watched my children eagerly open gifts yesterday. They have already forgotten all about the paper and the ribbons, but they are still talking about the trip to see the Christmas lights and pet the reindeer.
It is easy to get caught up in the commercial part of the holidays. This tight economic time has caused many people to look beyond the commercial and find inexpensive or free ways to enjoy the holidays. Like my own family, most of us are discovering that the best things in life are free.
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1. Homemade gifts take thoughtfulness, imagination, creativity and time. It shows the receiver that you spent some time and energy and not just some dollars.
2. Time is a gift that is beyond any measure of money and it spreads out into memories that last a life time.
3. Laughter is good for the heart, soul and mind and it’s free. Playing games with the family, riding bikes or going to the park are all great ways to create holiday memories that will last longer than any batteries.
This holiday season may be winding down, but it is never too early to start thinking about next year. No matter what the future may hold for your finances, commit today to make the holiday season about the memories and not about the bucks!