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Deck the Halls without Getting in Debt

What you can do: Avoid energy-sucking inflatable lawn ornaments; create a budget for your light show and stick to it.

The Nickel Pincher: Save Money, Give Meaningful Green Gifts

What you can do: Save money and keep excess packaging out of the trash by giving time, services, or homemade presents to the people on your list.

5 Signs You’re Headed for a Holiday Breakdown

What you can do: Start your day with a pause, put your anxieties on paper, jingle the bells of that special someone.

The Nickel Pincher: It’s a Wrap

What you can do: Stop adding ripped-up wrapping paper to the trash; make your own or do without.

Toxic Toys: Still on Store Shelves Despite Ban

What you can do: Keep toys made of PVC, vinyl, or unmarked plastic off your shopping list.

The Nickel Pincher: Resolutions You Can Keep

What you can do: Spend less money on meat; find ways to exercise with friends for free.

The Nickel Pincher: Have a D-I-Y Halloween

What you can do: Avoid cheap synthetic materials with your own DIY Halloween costumes.

5 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Pumpkin Carving

What you can do: If the local pumpkin patch is picked over, you'd rather save your pumpkins for baking, or you can't get as many pumpkins as you need, set these alternatives on your front stoop.

The Nickel Pincher: Stress-Free Thanksgiving Planning, Part 1

What you can do: Stress-free Thanksgiving cooking starts with making your turkey, pies, and a few side dishes a few days in advance.

This or That: Christmas Trees—Real or Fake?

What you can do: When it comes to Christmas trees, think local and DIY to make the best choice.