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How To Have a “Make Under” Christmas

Are you sick of all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Do want to stop all the craziness and just keep it simple? A “make under” Christmas may be the answer to both slowing down and saving money. Try these suggestions for an effortless, unadorned and down-to-earth Christmas this year without having to [...]

10 Ways To Do Christmas Cheap

Christmas is a time of year when everyone gets rushed and overspends, often without even realizing it. To avoid a surprise credit card balance after the holidays, stick to budget. In fact, make shopping easy on your time and budget by purchasing gift cards for everyone on your list. With gift cards, it is easy [...]

“Dear Santa: My Un-Wish List”

Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, this has been the weekend for major gift shopping, which for me, as I look around the house at all the toys I pick up every day, brings to mind all the things I DON’T want Santa to bring the kids this year … (and, this is a reminder for [...]

4 Little Known Benefits to Spending Less at Christmas

Spending less at Christmas is obviously beneficial. When you spend less, you have more money available to put in your savings account or to pay off debts. There are, however, lesser known benefits to doing Christmas on the cheap. No stress: Driving on icy, snow-covered roads to brave the crowds at your local mall only [...]

Christmas Shopping on the Day after Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving is commonly referred to as “Black Friday”. This day is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the years and for many signifies the first day of Christmas shopping. While the term black Friday was originally used to represent the day in which retailers returned to profitability many who work [...]

Montgomery Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Montgomery’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Village Hall at 200 N. River Street in Montgomery.  This is a free event for the entire community and is hosted jointly by the Village of Montgomery and the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce [...]