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14. Give Your Time
Even better than holiday budgeting, consider spending more time with an elderly relative. Volunteer to give the overworked mother a day out while you watch the kids. Sign up to help at a soup kitchen or tutor kids.

15. Go Deeper
The holidays are more than glitter and gifts. Remember that the true spirit of the season is to give from the heart not the retailer.