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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"This year’s growing list of toy recalls is prompting independent toy companies to step in with safer alternatives that promise to improve children’s minds with minimal risk to their health."

What do you think? What minimalist toy ideas do you have for Christmas?

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