Celebrating Christmas

Elvis sang that he would have a blue Christmas without you years ago. Today, having a green Christmas is something to work towards. Here's how you can get started!

Everyday life can be full of stress, but when the holidays roll around, oh boy can that stress level soar! Make this special time of year feel special again for you and those around you ... and...

The rush is on!! We need to stay safe while we are out and about having fun doing our Christmas shopping!

Black Friday shopping really can be a fun thing to do. It has this name because retailers typically will see their books hit the black, or profit region after this one day. Here are some fun...

O.K.,is this scene familiar? It's 3 days before Christmas and you are running around from retail store to retail store like a madman loking for presents for loved ones and friends. The pressure...

Avid shoppers look forward to Black Friday – the traditional start of the holiday shopping season – with the same anticipation as hunters waiting for the start of deer season. Like those intrepid...

How to protect yourself from theft during the holiday season.

I pride myself on my organization skills. It seems like I have a list for everything. And it comes in handy during the holiday season. Everyone seems to have a very hectic schedule that time of...

Does the idea of shopping for Christmas gifts stress you out? Here are ways to reduce or even eliminate the stress and enjoy the best season of the year!

The holiday season can be simply magical, but it can also be one of the most stressful times of year for many people. One reason that Americans get more stressed out during this time is the...

Christmas may still seem far away to some of us, others began their holiday shopping the day after Christmas of last year. Whether you are a last minute shopper of not, make a plan to NOT go into...

Spending to much money during the Christmas season may be very easy to do for some. Others may feel depressed or overwhelmed due to lack of funds for Christmas gift buying during the holidays. ...

Boxing Day started as a gift giving tradition that originated in 19th Century England during the reign of Queen Victoria. It is celebrated on December 26th the day after Christmas and is a...

Staying calm while shopping can be challenging. With crazy last minute sales combined with crazy last minute shopping, here are some tips to keep your cool while shopping Christmas Eve.

How would you like to survive Christmas gift shopping and remain in the black? With today's economy, it is especially important to create and stick to a Christmas spending plan so that you will...

The holidays tend to be a little bit stressful for me. I don't do well with the hustle and bustle of the season. For peace of mind, I recommend these steps.

Christmas can easily become an expensive time of year. From gifts to entertaining to decorating, the money spent on the celebration adds up quickly. Yet, there's no reason to completely break the...

It is easy to neglect your fitness routine over the holiday season. Finding time to exercise between work and preparing for the holiday might not be a top priority. The fact that people often...

Christmas shopping in the final days before Christmas can be enjoyable, but it can also be time-consuming and stressful. You need to conquer the Christmas crowds and avoid spending too much...

With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, going to the mall can be a necessity when it comes to finding the good deals but can also be a dread when it comes to dealing with the crowds, the...

It's the most wonderful time of the year.....unless of course you lose your purse, or have it stolen! Here are some important tips to keep safe when doing your holiday shopping.

'Tis the season for eggnog, Christmas trees, and Christmas carols. Oh yea, and holiday shopping! Don't feel overwhelmed this holiday as you begin to think about shopping - follow these few...

The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a time to be cautious as well especially during the Holidays.

Shopping the day after Thanksgiving has become so commercialized they have named it Black Friday. If you want to get the deals and have half the hassle her are a few suggestions.

Considering the economy, jobless rate and endless companies looking for government bailouts, American consumers are looking to cut their Christmas expenditures this year. Learn how to save money...

If you're like me you probably don't want to start thinking about Christmas and the holiday shopping season this early! Even though you may not want to, it's in your financial interest to do so....

We all know what it’s like to be crazy busy during the holiday season and we also know the stress that comes along with it. This article is my own way that I help myself ease that stress, and yes...

Everyone wants to enjoy the holiday parties, the family gatherings and the Yule Tide mirth, but who doesn't feel the stress that comes along with all the buying, wrapping, decorating, baking and...

Christmas is a time of the year when people feel the joy of giving and reflecting on warm memories of family and friends. However, Christmas is also the time of year when we dread exiting our...

Christmas shopping is a stressful time for everyone. It is especially stressful when shopping for a man who does not give helpful hints at what to buy. So what do men want for Christmas?

Holidays are a fun time filled with celebration and an opportunity for thieves to take advantage of innocent shoppers unaware of the danger lurking in the Mall. The average shopper can easily...

Christmas can be a very stressful time of year, especially when it comes to shopping. Saving every penny counts, so here are some tips to survive this holiday year with Christmas shopping.

Although the holidays are supposed to be about peace, friendship, giving, and family, they can quickly turn into stress about parking places and last-minute gift buying. It doesn't have to be this...

Buying christmas presents can be expensive and stressful. Here are a few tips to help eliminate both while shopping this holiday season.

While Christmas is many people's favorite holiday, it can also be the most stressful one. Besides visiting relatives, traveling, and many other things, Christmas shopping can cause a lot of...

Learn how to budget spending for Christmas shopping and holiday spending in this free video on personal finance.

Learn how to limit spending for Christmas shopping and holiday spending in this free video on personal finance.

Tired of scrambling around on December 24th to get your shopping done? Follow these tips to get your Christmas shopping done early so you can relax and enjoy the holidays more.

Between trying to work, taking care of your family, attending Christmas parties, and planning for your Christmas dinner, there is very little time to do your Christmas shopping, which can make it...

Pocket change is something that we avoid accumulating because it weighs down our clothes and is cumbersome. What if you could turn that loose change into your entire Christmastime budget? It can...

When do you usually start shopping for the Holidays? a) mid September- early November b) mid November-mid December c) Christmas Eve d) January Many of you probably answered B or C, but let me...

Sometimes there is just no way around it, you have to take the kids Christmas shopping with you. If you do, try to stay calm and more than likely you and your kids will come through unscathed.

The kids are out of school and underfoot all day - yet, you still have to finish the holiday shopping, the holiday decorating, the holiday cooking, and be the perfect host or guest at holiday...

Buying gifts and decorations for the holiday season can be expensive. Even when you're working with a budget, it can be hard to keep expenses under control. Last-minute gifts and unplanned...

We all go through some trials and tribulations during the holidays. So what is the best way to make things more better for you? I know when I was little I had in mind have the Cabbage Patch doll...

The holiday season is a busy time as individuals rush about shopping for gifts, cooking tasty treats and spending time with their family. Often overlooked during the Christmas holiday season are...

Starting shortly after thanksgiving, the streets of New York clog with tourists and don't let up until after New Years. As a local, this can make getting around the city a nightmare. And when...

Many people begin their Christmas shopping on Black Friday. For others, Black Friday is just another day for spectacular sales at stores during Christmastime. However, it is easy to get carried...

Sleigh bells ringing, children squealing, unwrapping gifts, cookies baking--the holiday season is a time of mixed emotions. The kids excitedly look forward to it but adults sometimes dread it. Not...

People want it all over the holidays. But trying to do it all puts you at risk for a meltdown to rival that of the Grinch. Suddenly this special time of the year turns into something you can't...