Category Archives: Holidays

Half-Priced Holiday: Christmas on a Budget

Posted on November 30, 2011 by elliek

With so many people unemployed or underemployed this year, it’s easy to ask the question: Is it possible for consumers to emerge debt free this season, and how can they do that? This is a great question to ask, and … Continue reading →

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Black Friday: Fact or Fiction?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by elliek

The Kay family has been waking at the crack of dawn the Friday after Thanksgiving for almost two decades in order to save as much as 50% on our Christmas purchases. But does all that hot chocolate and bleary-eyed effort … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Traditions: the Thankful Tree

Posted on November 15, 2011 by elliek

Thankful Traditions Not every “savings” can be measured in dollars and cents. One of the things we emphasize in our family is the saving of memories. Our Thankful Tree was featured in a Woman’s Day magazine one year. It took … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Communication – Christmas Gifts that Keep Giving

Posted on December 16, 2010 by elliek

In my series on “Gifts that Keep on Giving” I’m reminded of my college daughter, Bunny, and the fun we had staying at the Drake hotel in Chicago on a business trip. I really miss seeing her and today’s gift … Continue reading →

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Gift Cards and the New Card Act

Posted on November 30, 2010 by elliek

Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas future! I love looking back at holiday pix when my babies were babies, that’s part of the fun of the season. Recently, I was on ABC NEWS, talking about the fact that for the … Continue reading →

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