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Now is the best time to stock up on good for next year. Prices will never again be this low (at least we hope they won’t be for a really long time) which means that you need to take advantage of these sales now. Hit up the grocery store first. If you have noticed any extremely good deals on food, get as much as you can to last you through til at least the summer. Lots of canned goods and non-perishables will be on sale and they are usually good anywhere between 6 months and one year. If you are in need of underwear or socks, get them while they are cheap. Books are cheap now too. Now’s a great time to get all the books you’ve been wanting to read, all the movies you’ve been wanting to own, and all the games you’ve wanted to play. If you are looking for nic-nacks for the home, Collections Etc. has quite a few available for reasonable prices.

In addition, now is a good time to stock up on your Medifast meals, while the holiday pricing is still going on. Losing weight is great, but it’s better when you can do it for less. So get stocking. You can even stock up on Christmas gifts for next year. As long as the gift doesn’t have an expiration date, it should still be good!

Merry Christmas! It’s hard to believe that the big day is here already, but here it is! Christmas is my favorite holiday and my favorite day of the year. Enjoy today. Enjoy the time you have to be with your family and friends. Enjoy great food and great fun; after all, it won’t be back again for another 365 days. We should all take a moment today to reflect on the true reason for the season: Jesus. Thank God for the blessings of making it through another year. As a country, we may be struggling financially, but with the grace of God we will overcome and make a great comeback. Times are hard, but if we holdfast to our beliefs, then we will make it out of this struggle as winners! So enjoy your Christmas this year. Let it be an opportunity for you to be grateful. No matter what, there is always somebody worse off than you so keep that in mind as you sip on your hot chocolate and warm yourself by the fire. Don’t even let money be a topic on your mind today. There are so many other things that money can’t buy that you have today.

So take a moment to reflect today. And most importantly, take advantage of the day you have to spend with those closest to you. Because money means nothing if you don’t have people you love to share it with. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!

We only have 7 days left until Christmas, and if you haven’t done your Christmas shopping, then just know that it’s not too late. You still have time to hit the stores before the big day. Now don’t worry about shopping this year if your funds are tight. No one will fault you for it. But if you can afford to shop and just haven’t done so yet, then what are you waiting for? Christmas? Don’t because then it will be too late. For the women in your life, be them mothers, sister, daughters, wives or whatever, you can’t go wrong with shoes! Masseys has a great selection of shoes available for purchase. Visit their online store and shop. For the young man in your life, neck ties are always a nice addition, so are video games, movies, and sports stuff. For anybody who loves any kind of books, you may want to consider books. Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon.com should have great deals on books and they come in various prices, many are price efficient.

Try to get creative with your gift giving this year. Break apart gift packages and give each item in a package to a different person. Don’t however break apart a pair of Maryland Square shoes. That would just be poor taste.

As mentioned in the previous post, we are in a recession, which means that Christmas shopping is going to be a little tougher than usual. You are going to have to be on your hustle if you are going to buy more but spend less. It’s not impossible but it can be done; you just have to be ready and willing to look for the deals. First, before you go to any retail store, do your homework. You should have a list ready of what you want to buy and what your total budget it going to be. Then look at the retailer’s website. Price compare online and shop around for the biggest discounts and the best deals. Many online stores like Medifast.com will have online coupons that you can print out and bring into the store with you. Make sure that you check as many retailers as you can for the item you want to purchase. There will be price wars, I guarantee it. Don’t be afraid to bargain when it comes to electronics, cars, and major purchases.

At this point, every retailer is just looking to move inventory. It’s been sitting on the shelves for months and they will sell it too you for nearly a penny just to get it off their hands. So when it comes to any product, be it Medifast, gloves, flat screen televisions, computers, clothing or whatever, bargain shop and don’t stop until you get the price you want. In case you didn’t know, this is the Buffett strategy.

Times are unusually tough this year because of the recession. This means that it will be harder for you to buy the gifts you ordinarily would buy for family and friends. I’m sure they will understand however, because it has probably been a hard year for them too. But there is a way to still have a good Christmas in this recession. However, we must first remember that Christmas is not about gift giving: it’s about Jesus who gave the ultimate gift to mankind. If we keep that in mind, then the year won’t seem bad at all. Now that we’ve gotten our perspective right, we can focus on gift giving. This year, I am giving my parents a handmade card. That’s right! Hand made. And in it I am placing the gifts that I would have gotten them if I had the money. I figure we will all get a good laugh, and it will express my sincerest sentiments. Other creative things that you can do include shopping at the dollar store or at Collections Etc. where everything is priced under $14.99. While the gifts may not be expensive, you will find some rare finds that are worthwhile.

Remember that food is always a good uniter. Having good food always helps! So this year’s Christmas party should be filled with good food. Instead of providing all the food yourself though, have a potluck and ask that everyone bring a dish. This in combinatino with your Collections Etc gifts, you are sure to have a Merry Christmas.