There are only 25 shopping days left before Christmas. The trend this year is to give home-made gifts. Also, buying just for children with adults foregoing gifts this year is another way to save money.
Our family decided to give to charities in other family member's names. The grandchildren have token gifts but are supporting Heifer International with the bulk of their Christmas gift. My youngest child, the only one not married, will still get a Christmas gift this year. Her gift supports breast cancer research. The other three are married and will have to suffer through the holidays with just good wishes from mom and dad.
Everyone is tightening their belts still. The economy recovery is too slow to spend on anything beyond the basics. My nieces and nephews are getting clothes from their moms and dads this year.
My husband and I have agreed to exchange just one present with each other. There is a $50 limit. I hope he remembers home-made is from the heart.
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