On Christmas Day, we sit under the tree and open our gifts. We want to appreciate everything we’ve received and celebrate the joy of the season. Then comes the day after Christmas, and once the euphoria has passed, we find that we have gifts we don’t want or need. At the same time, there may […]

Decking the halls for the holiday season can be festive and fun. We love to decorate our homes with trees, wreaths, and yards of electric lighting. Popular comedies are centered on the excesses of the season, and there are reality shows where families across the U.S. compete to see whose house can be seen from […]

There’s nothing like the wonder and delight that your child experiences when they open a brand new gift during the holidays. However, for families on a budget, that delight may be tempered by the need to cut back on holiday spending. The good news is, it’s possible to get through the holidays without getting into […]