This much-anticipated Christmas season will be joined with more than holiday spirit, iPods, Macbooks and the latest edition of Guitar Hero as 2009 draws to a close. However, it is inevitable that after each celebration parents and students alike wearily face the numbers in their dwindling bank accounts (that is, if they have managed to avoid debt) as they return to their lives in the New Year. The piles of presents having been opened, the money already spent, people can't help but give a sigh of relief that the worst is over. Christmas 2009 has so far painted a picture that has left Canadians with strained smiles at the mere mention of the phrase 'stocking stuffers'; the global recession of 2008 is still taking its toll, as unemployment rates hang precariously in the balance.
Families will be searching for ways to make the most of this tough holiday season - and the answer is both more enjoyable and less costly than you think!
Step 1. Regifting is never (NEVER!) a good idea when it comes to family members (you've been warned!) but that isn't to say that a gift for one can't turn into a gift for all! Buy a friend or family member a favourite Christmas Classic (It's a Wonderful Life, The Santa Clause, Elf or a newer family drama The Christmas Cottage). Wrap it up and place it under the tree - and don't forget a name tag!
Step 2. Make sure you're stocked up on a container of hot chocolate mix or eggnog - the essentials, of course. These can be used throughout the holiday break and makes for a lovely excuse to get together with old (and new) friends! Who needs to spend cash on a daily Starbucks fix when you've got your own stock of tasty, festive goodness available at home?
Step 3. Once the gift-giving has been brought to a close on Christmas Day, why not suggest a family movie after your turkey feast? Sit down in your TV room complete with blankets, Santa Hats and perhaps a working fireplace; put in the DVD, press play, pass the warm beverages and enjoy the film.
For a low-budget way to take the most out of the holidays, festive, family movies are the perfect remedy. Now all you need is a consensus on which movies to enjoy!
haha I personally never watch Christmas movies, they just don't do it for me :(
ReplyDeleteI liked the way this is set up though, with the intro and steps. It's very cute.
They're also really cutely written
I noticed a coulpe weird things though:
" Or even better, balance the These can be used throughout the holiday break " WHAAT?
also
"is more simple and less costly "
Simpler and less costly?
yeah, i dont think it saved properly... i changed the more simple and less costly part though, thanks jordan i didn't see that while i was hastily typing this up on spare yesterday!:P
ReplyDeleteI like how you introduced the topic, it really set the tone. It felt almost like a list feature.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I could suggest is to maybe provide more steps - give more ideas of cost-effiecient ways to spend the holidays. Especially if you're like Jordan and don't like holiday movies - then you can only follow one step :O
But I like how you introduced a negative topic and spun it in a positive way and ended on a good and cheerful note. I made me look forward to the holidays that much more.
If you go into to journalism, you'll do great, you have a great way of writing that is very personal, professional, but also light and easy to connect with. Great concept, I love your unique posts, this was lots of fun :)
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