In last month's issue of the HomeCook'n newsletter we asked, "What is your Holiday shopping strategy this year?" Here are the results:

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I try to shop all year, whenever I find good deals. I have a special box in my attic for those gifts so I always know where to find them. This year I found quite a few great deals online, often with free shipping. So convenient! And my mom and I always go shopping together on Black Friday, just not too early. After all, it's suppose to be fun!

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We are going on a trip the day after Christmas. This will be our main gift. Other smaller gifts have been boughten throughout the year.

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Our family started drawing names for the adults to exchange gifts and then we all give to the children. Sure helps the budget! And we give 3 gifts (Jesus received 3 gifts from the wise men) to each grandchild - a nice outfit (Dress up), a toy, and a Bible based book or CD.

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I tend to make nearly all of my presents... I knit so my shopping is mostly for yarn and supplies.

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I don't have enough money to shop for 7 children and 12 grand children all at the same time. All year long I buy things when both the gift item is there as is the money. I will wrap and give as the occasion presents itself.