Ten Money-Saving Christmas Gift Ideas
As a Catholic freelance writer (who rarely gets actual cash for her work), I shop for Christmas gifts with little or no money. How do I shop for Christmas? 1. I think of my family and close friends all year round, but send each one of them a special card with a personalized greeting in my own handwriting. I call each of them during the Christmas season on my cell phone and the long distance calls are free, as they are in my cricle. 2. When I see something during the year that reminds me of the person and it is affordable on my budget, I buy it. 3. When I read or review a new book or DVD and finish it, I give it to the person whom I think will most benefit from it or the person who will enjoy it the most. 4. Each year I go the Knights of Columbus fundraiser for a local pro-life facility. There I can get practically new books or like new books for both children and adults, CD's, or DVD's for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in the stores. 5. One of the best gifts is to