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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras. It’s time to have the talk and not feel bad about it.

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Another Christmas Planning Checklist

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Here’s a simple checklist to help you organize your Christmas holiday celebrations. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Last year, I posted a Christmas planning checklist to use starting in November. Prepare budget and plan projects: Figure out how much you are able to spend.

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Get organized for back to school

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August is the second-biggest sales month for clothing retailers. Are you ready to tackle cloth shopping? Start giving children their school year bed and wake times. Adjust mealtime routines to match school year routines. Check before you shop. Be prepared before you head out. Then, with list in hand, hit the stores.

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ABC's of Self-Improvement

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Motivation is when your dreams are put into work clothes. When a person is motivated, eventually he sees a harsh life finally clearing out, paving the way to self improvement. L – Learn to love your self. Now isn’t that easy? M – Make things happen. N – Never lie, cheat or steal. Always play a fair game. O – Open your eyes.