Did Black Friday and Cyber Monday Break the Bank?
With the sluggish economy, many families are looking for ways to save money this holiday season. Bombarded with advertisements and catalogs, the temptation is strong for many people to spend beyond their means.
Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, consumers can still take several steps to save money this holiday season and far beyond:
Cash — resist the temptation to use credit cards to pay for holiday gifts and treats. Spending cash will give consumers the impetus to make hard choices and purchase lower-cost gifts.
Lower utility bills — The average American family now spends almost $400 a month on utilities. WhiteFence, the nation’s leading site to compare and order home services such as home phone, broadband, television, electricity, and natural gas, can help consumers easily comparison shop for better rates and deals, putting more money in consumers’ pockets at the end of the month.
Gift-giving — maybe consumers have traditionally purchased gifts for every single member of their extended family, but traditions can change. If consumers are looking for ways to save money, they can suggest that family members only purchase gifts for the youngest children in the family. Or, they could suggest a new gift-giving tradition — drawing names and purchasing a gift for one family member vs. every family member.
Get creative — Handmade gifts, or even food, can make great gifts. Consumers can exercise their creativity and create or cook a wonderful gift — saving money in the process.
Comparison shopping and group-buying online — many online retailers offer free shipping and steep discounts during the holiday season. Popular group-buying sites like BuyWithMe give consumers a handful of unique gifts to choose from at discounts of up to 50 percent. No shipping or handling fees necessary. Consumers can easily shop for the best gifts and prices online and save money.
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So glad to hear that the move went okay and that you are getting settled. I am super jealous of your counter space!I always make biscotti for holiday gifts
Courtney
shes definitely a user. say bye to her!
It was good to hear that you regained utilities and was able to handle black Friday / cyber Monday sales. Happy Holidays.
No, Too many people out of work around here. We have 11.2% Unemployment.
Lol Fushigi *****? lol.
As for me, I dunno, because I don't celebrate any holidays, except for Thanksgiving.
I honestly don't care anyway.
Nah…I'm cybering right in the bed…I get hands on experience…though…
The only holiday gifts I have every given or gotten are edible, my favorite being jam from my granny
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Super dope green stuff for real estate agents in 2011: I’ve seen some pretty sweet lists of holiday gifts and te…
Your bark recipe is very timely. I have been busy making bark covered popcorn and marshmallow popcornballs for holiday gifts.
No because Christmas is a "******" based holiday, and sense 87% of this country believes in ***** ****** I think they should refer to it as Christmas.
I also think of my own holiday, which is Yule/Winter Solstice.
Pier 1 has always been on my list of stores to check out for holiday gifts.
Realized with some glee that we are very close to turning the corner on the winter solstice.. the real reason for the holiday season.
Try to brainstorm more Christmas gift ideas in Amazon gift central, just select the recipient criteria. Hope this help
It should arrive there today.
Katie, thank you.. we really should itemize the holiday gifts that this moron in chief keeps “giving” us!
They will have additional sales – cyber Monday was traditionally the MOnday after Thanksgiving – they are just try to jump and get your Business first.
This is the glitz of the holiday season.
Baking holiday breads, bars & cookies with my Mom and then putting together platters for our friends and family makes the holiday season special.
"what's with the quotes? "
Compare first with Amazon Cyber Monday Deals
Might be a good idea if you see terrible amount snow and blizzard conditions to change your travel arrangements… Especially during the holiday season when flights are filled to capacity.