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THE COUNSELING CORNER
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, December 11, 2008 11
By THE AMERICAN COUNSELING
ASSOCIATION
This holiday season will be a financial
challenge for many families. But
hile the shaky economy has Moms
and Dads paying closer attention to
holiday costs, our kids are still being
buried by the barrage of advertising
for toys and games they “just can’t live
without.”
Helping your kids successfully naviate
the holiday “buy, buy, buy!” season
equires more than simply saying “no.”
eeping the holidays special, memoable
and enjoyable means redirectng
your children’s enthusiasm and
nergies beyond all the hottest toys
nd into areas that will help generate
arm, long-lasting memories.
Start by creating a realistic holiday
udget. Set limits within a budget that
on’t bankrupt the family and that
ill limit January bill-paying stress.
Next, help your kids create their own
udgets for holiday gift giving. Set an
example by talking about your budget,
how you’ve saved for holiday gifts and
how you want to find gifts that will
mean something special to the recipient.
One option to help get a child’s emotions
involved is to talk about personal,
homemade gifts. Help your child write
a holiday poem or story. Or look to gifts
your child can make. A drawn picture,
an art project, a series of digital photographs,
some cookies or other holiday
treats you make together - the list of
meaningful, personal gifts that don’t
have big price tag is a long one.
You also want to minimize the stress
that the commercial merchandising of
the holidays always brings. Let your
kids develop a wish list, but make
clear it’s just wishes, not a shopping
list. Let them know it’s your right to
choose their gifts in order to make
their presents special. For older kids,
let them research the cost of desired
gifts so they can begin connecting a
dollar figure with their wants.
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One final suggestion is to focus some
of the holiday enthusiasm on those less
fortunate than your own family. Local
agencies offer many ways for you and
your family to volunteer or provide
help while gaining memories that truly
make the holidays special.
While it’s tempting to be super-parents
who can fulfill their children’s
every wish, it isn’t a healthy reaction
to the season. Focus on decorating
and cooking and having everyone give
a little something of themselves, and
you’ll find your holidays can not only
be more affordable, but less stressful,
and more memorable, loving and valuable
than just the buying of gifts.
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CELEBRATING THE FUN OF GIVING AT THE HOLIDAYS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 TH & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 TH
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discounts and reward certificates, not including tax, installation or delivery. Offer excludes Sears Commercial
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Offer applies to any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card
and if paid in full within 12 months and account is kept in good standing. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial
One ® and Sears Home Improvement Accounts SM accounts. Offer good thru 12/13/2008. See our Important
Customer Information below for Important Deferred Interest details. Excludes Outlet Stores.
OR FREE STANDARD DELIVERY AFTER ONLINE
OR MAIL-IN REBATE ON ANY APPLIANCE OVER $399
Free standard local delivery on any appliance over $399 after discounts and coupons. Standard delivery
includes delivery within the local delivery area Mon. thru Fri. and delivery not requiring additional services or time.
Outside local delivery area, customer pays an additional charge. Rebate values, local areas and additional
charges vary. Maximum rebate value $75. See store for details. Excludes KitchenAid ® built-in refrigeration and
Outlet Stores. Offer good thru 12/13/2008. See sears.com for online rebate details.
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from time to time and all FINANCE CHARGES accrued for the entire promotional period will be added to your account if the purchase is not paid in full by the end of the promotional
period or if you default under your card agreement. Making the minimum monthly payment will not pay off your promotional purchase in time to avoid FINANCE CHARGES. With credit
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issued by Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. Sears Solutions Cards are issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.For New Sears Card accounts:As of 11/03/08,APR for purchases 21.15%; Default
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applies. Offer is only valid for consumer accounts in good standing. See card agreement for rates and minimum payment information applicable to your account. The Sears Card is
issued by Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. Sears Solutions Cards are issued by HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.
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