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The Ghost of Christmas Budgets Present

Just one more week until Christmas. How's your shopping coming along? Better yet, how are you doing on your budget?

Me? We're doing great. We had 1/2 of it done before Halloween. Years ago, I decided it would be less stressful and therefore more enjoyable if we got a jump start on our shopping. So when September rolls around, my wife and I start using our date nights to leisurely talk about ideas and peruse the offerings.

Something that also helps is that we limit our children to 3 presents each, because Jesus got 3 presents on the first Christmas. Furthermore, we cap the total price per child. These safeguards keep the budget in check and the focus on Christ.

Plus, when you've decided early on what presents you're getting for your loved ones, you have plenty of time to track down the best deals, which often times is often just a mouse click away.

We have learned from Ghosts of Christmas Budgets Past but maybe you have some tricks of your own? Consider this "Budget Check" a collective warning from the Ghosts of Christmas Budgets Present.

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