http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/minimizing-commercialism-at-christmas.html Save Money - A Personal Finance Blog By A Husband And Wife Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:55:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/minimizing-commercialism-at-christmas.html/comment-page-1#comment-532 Not Made Of Money : Spending Your Emotions During The Holidays - How Much Is That Guilt Or Sadness Going To Cost You? Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:53:57 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/minimizing-commercialism-at-christmas.html#comment-532 [...] For me, the holidays are full of an array of emotions. My children become so excited with Christmas and their enthusiasm is contagious. They look forward to the traditions, the lights, and of course, the presents on Christmas day. I really enjoy the simple but meaningful traditions that we do. I’ve written in the past that we minimize commercialism at Christmas, so it’s not that the kids get a ton of stuff on Christmas. It is more just the eager anticipation of the day. [...] [...] For me, the holidays are full of an array of emotions. My children become so excited with Christmas and their enthusiasm is contagious. They look forward to the traditions, the lights, and of course, the presents on Christmas day. I really enjoy the simple but meaningful traditions that we do. I’ve written in the past that we minimize commercialism at Christmas, so it’s not that the kids get a ton of stuff on Christmas. It is more just the eager anticipation of the day. [...]

]]> http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/minimizing-commercialism-at-christmas.html/comment-page-1#comment-457 Not Made Of Money : Christmas Traditions - Easy and Inexpensive Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:08:27 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/minimizing-commercialism-at-christmas.html#comment-457 [...] I’ve written before that there are many things we do during the Christmas season including minimalizing commercialism.  We have loads of fun with handmade christmas ornaments.   We take nightly drives to look at outdoor Christmas lights.  We also enjoy making Christmas cookies for ourselves and to give as Christmas gifts.  These are fun family traditions that do not involve spending lots of money.  [...] [...] I’ve written before that there are many things we do during the Christmas season including minimalizing commercialism.  We have loads of fun with handmade christmas ornaments.   We take nightly drives to look at outdoor Christmas lights.  We also enjoy making Christmas cookies for ourselves and to give as Christmas gifts.  These are fun family traditions that do not involve spending lots of money.  [...]

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