Christmas: scaling back and cutting costs - and a survey

In light of recent economic events, I thought I'd remind you all of a great site run by a friend of mine: In-Debt Net: Fighting Your Way Out Of Debt. It's not just for those in debt but for anyone who's trying to save money. Annie Walker offers advice with experience and a wry sense of humour.

I immediately zeroed in on Cutting The Cost Of Christmas since I'm about to head into Christmas prep full steam to avoid being caught doing my gift shopping at the last-minute again (and inevitably spending more).




This year I'm trying to make as many gifts as I can. It's time-consuming and needs planning, but I'm trying to do a little each evening. I put some music on, brew myself a cup of tea (last night it was tea I picked up in Germany a while back after having some at Ju Honisch's place), and then work on gifts. I won't be giving out as many gifts as I usually do.

What about the rest of you? Are you doing anything differently this year to cut costs? Or do you have any holiday season cost-cutting tips in general? If so, please do post them here -- I'll compile them and post them all in an upcoming Blathering.

Meanwhile, do check out Annie Walker's blog!