This tends to be an expensive time of the year for so many people and sometimes the activities we do are focused on 'have to do' rather than 'want to do.' So, I thought I'd focus on some frugal, fun ways to enjoy the holiday season. Here goes:

1. Make homemade gifts in a jar, like cinnamon honey butter, or a detox bath mix. There are TONS of ideas online for gifts in a jar.

2. Drive around town to see outside holiday decor that your neighbors have on display. Vote on the homes with the decorations you like the most this year.

3. Attend a holiday church service and/or attend a live Nativity if there is one in your area.

4. Go ice skating or go to the ice rink and enjoy time watching the skaters.

5. Make a gingerbread house...from scratch or with a kit.

6. Make (and mail) care packages for soldiers.

7. Create a holiday playlist. Play it while you're cleaning your home to add some cheer to a task that, perhaps, you don't really want to do. Cheery music can make that task more tolerable.

8. Make some baked treats. Put some together for neighbors or co-workers.

9. Go for a sleigh ride or to a holiday craft show.

10. Mail a letter to Santa. It can be very therapeutic!

P.S. If you're looking for ways to make the most out of the time in your days, here are 501 Tips and Ideas for Finding More Time for the Things You Love!

To fast-forward to Happy for Life, visit:

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Some people are eternally happy no matter what their situation. Others find it a constant struggle to find happiness. Most folks are somewhere in between both of these.

Throughout the years, I have determined that the happiest people in the world are not just happy 'by chance,' but because they've taken specific actions in their lives. Once you know and apply these actions, you'll be able to harness and release the happiness that is deep within you.

Whether you're looking for just a little more happiness or a whole lot, my Happy for Life resource includes the information you need to multiply your happiness levels. Proceed into the new year ahead with a whole bunch of Happy Actions on your TO DO list. Visit:

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P.S. As a loyal reader of my GON Newsletter, when you obtain your copy of Happy For Life BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, you will get over $100 in COMPLIMENTARY BONUSES!

___ 1. Do today's task on my December Monthly Organizing Checklist. The December 11 TO DO focuses on your basement. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my December Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Do something that's holiday-related and fun. Choose from one of the fun, frugal activities listed above in this newsletter.

___ 3. Buy something with a gift card you received. Save money. Gift cards often get lost or forgotten before they are used. Visit: GetOrganizedNow.com to access my Organizing Quick Tip on this topic.

'You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.' (Maya Angelou)

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