Dreaming of a color-coded Christmas8 of 12I color-code each person, then all the gifts are by color or pattern or tags. Having five kids, three sons-in-law and eight grandkids is a challenge. That way they are easier to distribute at the family reunion, and I end up with all the reusable bags or boxes for next year. Of course, all gifts are bought at post-Christmas sales and throughout the year at clearances.Jeanette Arden, N.C. Related Articles:Web shopping checklistFrugal holiday party tipsPros light up holidaysFrugal yuletide funRelated Links:30 days of holiday savingsRetail secrets revealedPay less for happy holidaysOverspend the holidays advertisement
I color-code each person, then all the gifts are by color or pattern or tags. Having five kids, three sons-in-law and eight grandkids is a challenge. That way they are easier to distribute at the family reunion, and I end up with all the reusable bags or boxes for next year. Of course, all gifts are bought at post-Christmas sales and throughout the year at clearances.
Jeanette Arden, N.C.
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