Tip # 4

Greatest tips for the holidays Say "thank you" as often as possible. It makes people feel good about you and about themselves. Make a budget and stick to it. You will be proud of yourself when the holidays are over. Buy gifts that you know cater to people's interests. Give the gift of yourself. Volunteer at church, a hospital or organization. Send flowers to someone who has done a recent favor for you. Donate some of your budget to a favorite charity as an end-of-the-year gift. Visit a friend who is a shut-in or hospitalized and take a small gift. Take a child you know on a tour of holiday lights. Make your own Christmas cards. Make a dessert for a friend who is having a lot of company.