From getrichslowly.org:

Last month, I asked readers to share their favorite frugal Christmas ideas. You responded with over a hundred fantastic tips. One common theme for saving money and adding meaning during the holiday season was to make gifts yourself.

My wife and I are lucky to have many crafty friends. Every year, I’m delighted to see what they create for the holiday season. I drew on our own experience, pulled some of your best tips from the past, and scoured the web for new ideas, in order to produce the following mammoth list of do-it-yourself Christmas gifts. But remember: in order to complete many of these, you need to get started soon. Enjoy!  

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From nytimes.com:

"According to early online shopping statistics, sales of holiday stalwarts like jewelry, watches and flowers have dropped from last year’s levels, while sales of more practical items like furniture and appliances have climbed about 70 percent."

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From cbc.ca:

"The Consumers’ Association of Canada is recommending that shoppers give cash instead of buying gift cards, which often go unused or come with many restrictions for their recipients."

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From Home and Garden:

"I have been admiring a friend’s house ever since he showed me the photos of his new home. Therefore, I had to admire his chosen decors for Christmas, too. As he said, ‘he decors are very simple and elegant and most of all, traditional.’"

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From newschannel5.com:

"The nation’s retailers are hoping extended hours and bigger discounts will draw in consumers in the final week of a holiday shopping season that one analyst calls "disappointing" so far."

Would longer hours convince you to buy more stuff this holiday season?

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From CBC News:

"Consumers say they’ll be digging a little deeper this season, spending an average of $1,447 on holiday expenses, according to a poll by the Retail Council of Canada."

What are you plans for Christmas shopping this year? Do you have a budget?

Personally i’m not buying any gifts this year, and told my friends and family to not buy me any gifts in return.

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