I threw a dinner party to avoid spending money on holiday gifts for friends. Now, it's my annual tradition.

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Jamie Valentino and her friends using finger guns at a dinner party
The author (right) hosts dinner parties for his friends.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 7 of the best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A four-piece gift set with holiday-themed mugs, ornaments, and chocolates.
As an employee, I've found some great things to get at Costco for the holidays.

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These 5 gift-giving rules keep Christmas meaningful — and affordable — for our family of 6

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A young girl with her face obscured by four presents. a Christmas tree is in the background.
The author has come up with 5 rules to keep gift giving in check during the holiday season, including limiting her kids (not shown) to four gifts each.

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My 5-year-old started his long Christmas wish list in October. I finally found a way to keep him happy without breaking the bank.

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A boy in a festive sweater writes in a notebook. A Christmas tree is in the background.
The author said her son (not pictured) started his holiday wish list back in October.

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My children don't get presents — I invest for them instead. Teaching them financial literacy is more important.

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Nicole Chan Loeb
Nicole Chan Loeb and her husband choose to invest money for their children rather than giving them physical presents on holidays and birthdays.

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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are the 10 best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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Two Ghirardelli gift baskets sit side-by-side in a Costco display. One gift basket has a silver tin, and the other has a bronze tin
Costco has plenty of great options for the holiday season.

Veronica Thatcher

Got a terrible Christmas gift? Here's what an etiquette expert suggests you should do to avoid hurting anyone's feelings.

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Did you receive a Christmas gift you absolutely hate? Here's what you can do to avoid hurt feelings.

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