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| this season?Rather than buying a Christmas gift for | | | | a show without the kids.* Board games make great |
| your cousin, a gift for her husband and a gift for each | | | | gifts for families. Choose a few to cater to different |
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| amazed how much money you can save by giving | | | | restaurant. Mom and Dad will appreciate the |
| one inexpensive family gift rather than several individual | | | | opportunity to avoid cooking and doing dishes.* A |
| gifts.Let your friends and family know in advance that | | | | donation in their family's name to a charity that's |
| you've decided to create special gifts for families this | | | | important to them. Most organizations have cards that |
| year, so you don't have to worry about anyone feeling | | | | can be mailed when gift contributions are made. Did a |
| awkward when it comes time to exchange gifts. | | | | hospice help them in their time of need? If so, the |
| Hopefully everyone will like the idea of saving money | | | | donation on their behalf will be appreciated more than |
| and jump on the bandwagon.Here are some ideas for | | | | another gift under the tree.Giving family gifts is an |
| inexpensive gifts for families:* A gift card to | | | | effective way to cut back on Christmas spending and |
| Blockbuster or your local video store. Combine the | | | | can often be more personal than your run of the mill |
| passes with some microwave popcorn or candy. The | | | | gift. Here's to making your holiday less stressful, |
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