Comments on: Tis The Season To Be FRUGAL

By: retro

retro — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:25:17 +0000

This year my wife decided to have a dry run thanksgiving day to test out her recipes. We soaked the bird in a brine solution she got at William Sonoma it really kept it moist. OMG, the turkey was so good and I get to do it again in a few days!

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Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:43:14 +0000

[...] I’m no financial expert, so I combed the blogosphere to bring you the best advice from financial experts who know their stuff. Get Rich Slowly has become a favorite of mine for picking up good financial habits and they guided me to some other websites who posted about holiday spending tips. All Financial Matters reminded us to actually look at the price tags of what we’re buying, cus you KNOW that some of these stores mark up certain items for the season and often there are quite good substitutes on the shelf somewhere to the back or maybe to the bottom, that costs much less. They also reminded u to avoid items marketed for the season as “you may be tempted by the glittery holiday candles, but you can get regular red and green candles for much less and will your display suffer? I think not.” I agree! [...]

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Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:22:11 +0000

[...] totaldis had some great ideas on this topic.You can read a snippet of the post here. [...]

By: jim

jim — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:05:46 +0000

Great ideas.

My wife’s 4 sisters and brother (and spouses have a gift exchange. $10 limit! Buying $20 of presents (2x$10) is better than buying for everyone (5 sibilings + 5 spouses x $10 = $100).

Also don’t use credit cards this christmas. My wife and I froze our cards so we can’t use them. http://gettingaheadinlife.blogspot.com/2007/11/freezing-your-credit-aka-cold-hard.html

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:25:14 +0000

I think if you can afford it then it’s fine to give gifts to those who will appreciate, need, or deserve it.

We can afford it. We plan for it. And it hasn’t ever put us in a bind. We still give to charity during this time as well (actually feeding homeless people this evening and gave a chunk of money to ensure they have food for thanksgiving).

Christmas should be no different than any other time of the year. If you can afford to be extravagant go for it. Helps the economy. If you can’t afford it, I can just about guarantee that no one will notice that did less.

By: JimiSlew

JimiSlew — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:07:04 +0000

Duck instead of Turkey? I’m not so sure that’s cheaper per pound. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it certainly is not, at least where I live. Turkey’s may mean leftover but that means turkey sandwiches for the next week!

Of course if you are arguing that Turkey is more expensive on a bird to bird comparison then I will agree. Depends if you can use the Turkey or not. If not then duck works, but so does Cornish hens or a really nice chicken.

Good article!

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:25:26 +0000

What about making gifts?
We are making wine this year – a Christmas chardonnay – it should give us like 25+ bottles!

nice – personable – home made – and delicious

By: Question of the Day - Holiday Spending—� AllFinancialMatters

Question of the Day - Holiday Spending—� AllFinancialMatters — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:33:39 +0000

[...] I’m with Meg in that holiday spending doesn’t have to crush your budget. In many ways I think holiday spending has gotten out of control. [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:06:57 +0000

I think people almost get into a different mindset NOT knowing how much they are truly spending on credit cards.

I think they have that mindset also that it’s ok because it’s the “holiday seaason” and everything will be ok in the next year.

By: Weekend Update: Christmas is Coming Edition ∞ Get Rich Slowly

Weekend Update: Christmas is Coming Edition ∞ Get Rich Slowly — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:49:30 +0000

[...] The Christmas shopping season is fast approaching. (It’s actually here, if you go by the displays in the stores.) That means it’s time for personal finance bloggers to offer their seasonal advice. At All Financial Matters, guest-poster Meg writes ’tis the season to be frugal, offering six suggestions for sticking to your holiday budget. The Mighty Bargain Hunter also has his 2007 holiday shopping survival guide. Lastly, Jonathan at My Money Blog asks, “How do you budget for holiday spending?“ [...]