THAT WON’T KILL YOUR SAVINGS 3 GIFT-GIVING TIPS
Ah, the holidays. It’s a time of sweet treats, family, and giving back — and sometimes giving a little
the names of the people who didn’t make the cut into a second list. If you still feel the need to do something for them, send homemade cookies or a handwritten note instead of purchasing something. This limits how much you actually have to spend!
gifts have a bonus factor: Recipients love the gift when they open it, and they love it when they get to use it! SET A BUDGET — AND STICK TO IT. Setting a holiday budget ensures you only spend what you can afford. It also narrows down your search. If you choose to buy your neighbor something, but they aren’t your top priority, set their budget at a lower level, like $25–$50. If you have a sibling who has had a rough year and you’d like to make their holidays a little brighter, bump their budget up. This narrows the focus of what you’re looking for so you don’t stumble into something you can’t afford. Ultimately, it’s the spirit of giving during the holidays that makes them so rewarding. With a little ingenuity, you can be generous and avoid the stress of excess debt come January.
too much. When it comes to the perfect holiday gift, many people spend too much money. The average American spends nearly $1,000 on gifts during the December holidays alone! It’s possible to cut back and make it to January without major debt. Here’s how. CHECK YOUR LIST — TWICE! The list is going to be your secret weapon to tackling the holidays with
THINK BEYOND STORE- BOUGHT OR EXPENSIVE ITEMS.
Sure, everyone wants this holiday season’s “it” item, but sometimes the best gifts don’t even come wrapped under the tree. Instead, look to your own talents as a clue to what you should give. If you’re a great
your savings still intact. Start by writing down the name of every person you’d like to get a gift for. Now, with the exception of your immediate family members, narrow the names down to your top five — top 10 if you’re really popular. Now, place
crafter, create something unique for the people on your list. If you can offer the gift of time, provide a free night of babysitting for your friends with kids or an experience at the local theater. These
RAISING MONEY FOR FISHER HOUSE
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
T here is no better way to spread holiday cheer than by helping worthy organizations and those in need. This year, North County Water and Sports Therapy Center will once again be participating in a holiday drive to benefit the San Diego Fisher House. We are honored to work with such an amazing institution, and we hope you will contribute to our efforts. Supporting the San Diego Fisher House helps us make the holidays and the rest of the year a little brighter for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Fisher House offers a “home away from home” at no cost for families of patients receiving medical care at military treatment facilities. Each Fisher House offers comfortable accommodations that allow military families to focus on the medical care and recovery of their loved one. Guests are warmly welcomed by caring and compassionate staff members who offer encouragement and provide families with information about the resources and services available to help meet their needs. We will be accepting donations of needed goods until noon on Wednesday Dec. 23, at our main office on 15373 Innovation Drive, Suite 175 in San Diego. Safety is our first concern, so if you wish to donate but do not want to come into the clinic, give us a call to arrange a time for us come out to your car. In addition we are doing a raffle; you can purchase tickets and enter to win a variety of gift baskets and 100% of the ticket proceeds go to the Fisher House. Check out our Facebook and Instagram feeds in the
coming weeks to see all the goodies we have planned.
Fisher House is looking for the following items: Lysol disinfectant spray, Lysol wipes, Dial liquid hand soap, facial tissues, travel- size toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, jam/jelly, peanut butter, and other food items. Amazon and Target gift cards are always appreciated.
We are lucky to have such a strong veteran community, and we want to do everything we can to give back to them this holiday season. Join us in supporting the San Diego Fisher House and help brighten up the season for active military personnel, veterans, and their families. For more information, visit www.SanDiegoFisherHouse.org. Please contact our office at (858) 675-1133 for a full list of the most needed items for this year’s drive.
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