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Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM
Holiday Spending
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It's the most wonderful time of the year-or is it? The lines are forming, the lists are getting longer and longer, the deals are amazing and your credit cards are itching. You love watching as their eyes light up when you present them with the perfect gift. Your poised to spend, spend, spend this holiday season, but should you?
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| It's Better To Give Than To Receive |
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| It's drilled into our heads from childhood "it's better to give than to receive". It's true. There is a definite feeling of elation when you find the perfect gift for the perfect person. Sure, it may be a little extravagant but they're worth it. Giving the perfect gift makes us feel like a million bucks. |
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| Santa Claus, as far as our children are concerned, has elves working hard all year long to build toys for all of the good girls and boys. We listen as our children sit on Santa's lap and recite a literal plethora of gift ideas. We watch them scurry to bed on Christmas Eve, waiting to hear the sound of jingle bells and reindeer hooves. We delight in their excitement on Christmas morning as all of their holiday wishes come true. Santa rides again! (At least for one more year). |
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| Admit it-the holidays wouldn't be the holidays without shopping. The puzzle of trying to match recipient with gift. The terrible traffic, impossible parking and horrendous lines are all part of the joy of the season. |
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| Holiday spending isn't limited to gifts for others. There is a certain thrill to buying all of the newest outdoor accessories and transforming our homes into the most impressive holiday showcase in the neighborhood. We bask in the awe of families driving by and starring in amazement at our front lawn that has been turned into a literal winter wonderland. |
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| It all starts on one particular Friday. The crowd starts to form at 3am, the doors open at 5am and shopping officially becomes a contact sport. When else during the year can you get gaming consoles for $100.00, quality digital cameras for $50.00 and laptop computers for $300.00? Half price sales, secret sales, slashed prices... how can you NOT take advantage of the wickedly wonderful savings? |
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