Tips on How to Say No at Christmas

From the toy aisle to the Christmas dinner table, the holiday season is full of “no’s.” It’s important to be able to say no when it comes to things that you can’t do (or even don’t want to do). However, the high expectations of the holiday season makes saying no to friends, family, or even

Green Christmas Ideas

When many people think about Christmas, they think of a stack of gifts piled under the holiday tree. It’s easy to forget about the waste generated, mostly in the form of gift wrap and product packaging. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, we generate 25 percent more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

You’ll probably be hard-pressed to find anyone who will pass up a homemade gift of food, especially at Christmas. So, why not take advantage of that. If you love to bake, not only will you enjoy whipping up a variety of yummy treats, you’ll generally save money in the process too. Here are a few

How to Reduce Christmas Stress

For many families, the Christmas season is the most wonderful time of the year. However, the high expectations that come along with the holidays can lead to stress, depression, or disappointment. With so many things that we need to get done in order to spread holiday cheer, it can be pretty easy to get overwhelmed.

Five Ways to Cut Christmas Spending

If money is tight this holiday season, why not consider cutting back on your holiday spending? Take a minute to read through the following suggestions. Saving money at Christmas time is probably easier than you think! 1. Set a Budget It’s important to set a budget for yourself before you start buying gifts. It’s easy

Common Christmas Arguments And How to Avoid Them

The Christmas season is a festive time filled with family, friends, and goodwill. Of course, it’s also a time of high expectations and confrontation. Every member of the family is typically expecting wonderful things to occur, and they’re likely to get vocal if they don’t think things are turning out as perfectly as they envisioned. Even

Christmas Hacks to Make the Holidays Easier

Feeling overwhelmed by all of the holiday hassles? Many people tend to have higher expectations around the holiday season, which can mean extra work to make everything perfect. But, you don’t have to work hard (or break the bank) in order to spread Christmas cheer. Here are a few hacks you can use to make