Christmas and the recession

Christmas was a little tougher this year because my hubby lost his job in August be we still managed to have a nice one. although my kids didnt get everything that they wanted (my 16 year old wanted a cell phone and a laptop) my hubby and i did not use credit cards (i shop all year round for Christmas) it was nice.

My husband and I had a good Christmas because we were able to spend freely, now though we are starting to pay bills, and saving for our own car and a house. I hope that next year, I will be able to spoil my husband even more with gifts, and also be able to have a car, and if not a home, be well on our way to one. I know that I need to stick to it though, and just keep earning. We both have our own offline jobs, and we both mylot. Hopefully we'll make enough to spoil ourselves, and our family as well. I hope that your goals pan out and that you have a wonderful year with making the money you need for your pole studio. May I ask what a pole studio is? I do not mean to be naive, but it does sound interesting, and I can't start to guess what it could be!

i really experienced the ression during this christmas and the cost of our house rent is increased about 25% and our income not increased at all. do not know why those people so cold blooded and do not know the recession time we even hard to pay the rent already.

It seems that we are not affected by recession many people are in the mall and bazaar buying gifts last Christmas. As of now there are many people buying clothes and anything for New Year. I know it can help the economy when people going to spend more money these holidays. This year is very difficult for us because of the calamities and the recession that we experienced. Many lost their homes and their loved ones but still we are optimistic that next year our life going to be better.

I have already taken steps to get a head so to speak in the new year. I began writing articles online for a man who pays through paypal and I have got paid twice waiting now on my third payment now. It is not much but every 100 words is 10 cents more on my payment my highest so far has been 9.20 and willing to make it higher if I can write enough articles for higher in a weeks time with life and all the other things I need to do. I am also looking job sites and willing to try anything that will help. I know many of you out there need help and I am quite good at budgeting and showing people how to get more out of there lives by doing little things. Like how to shop to get more which is simple but many people do not think before they shop they just go pick up what they see and want without looking for the options. I go to the store and see how much I can save or get free and believe me now it is harder to do for many coupons are not out there like they were a few years ago but I still get my shampoo for a year for less then ten dollars. I still get other things as well cheap and bulk is not everyone idea thing for they are limited on space but I can also get around space issues sometimes and help. I can do many things with little to work with. I can even help people in getting bills reduced in there lives if given time to work out a plan for them. I have 3 regular bills in my life right now and that is my rent, phone and my storage bill where I moved and have most of my stuff in storage but most can not get this low for most places do not include everything in the rent. But almost anyone can reduce the bills they do have if they really think about it. I am willing to help anyone out there if they truly need some help with any of what I have talked about just give me a shout out and can send you my email and maybe help you in someway get a little better off for next christmas. I can recommend collecting coke pr pepsi points to get rewards for believe it or not you can really get some nice things from both and even works for christmas presents. I also recommend joining e-rewards.com and earn money for things like magazines I know that is how I get my brother and a few of my friends magazines in prison. Cheap way to send people things like that and can work for christmas presents as well. Zoompanel is another one I recommend to earn points and prizes such as movies another great way to give gifts as well. Kelloggs also has the movie things on there boxes another way to collect movies for no cash out of pocket and believe me that has been a savings for my family for them dvds are sure nice to get. Also watch for cereal offers such as books in them and on them for kids cheap or free is better then 5 or more for them. Also there is a club book of the month club where you can get a book every month for 9.95 total counting shipping for as long as you want to be a member. Also a cd club too like this. This is a few things to help people save in more ways then maybe they could think of or have time to think on.

Im doing the same thing... doing my best to look forward rather than behind. This was the worst Christmas as far as not having money to do things for our children. The did surivive i do feel guilty but its over. Time to look forward to having a better year in 2010. Ive decided to concentrate more on developing my graphics skills and doing things on RedGage, Mylots, Ehow and looking at other opportunities that maybe out there. I will be using any earnings to help with next Christmas and to help with the cost of shipping things and packages to our military son to make his deployment alittle more tolerable. Thanks everyone on mylots that share their ideas about making alittle income from the internet. Im not here to get rich just here to help my children have alittle better life. Sharone you have a really good attitude looking for the future and not letting anything hold ya back.

I did fairly well this year, between handmade gifts and saving year round. For next year, I am going to build up points and things to get gift cards to buy gifts with. I'm not too worried, although that's easy with an entire year to work.

I have faced lot of problem during this Christmas. I have loss lot of money in share market because I did not follow the rule and invest all money at a time I lean from this that I should diversify my investment and for that I am not in the position to go out side also to celebrate Christmas with my friends lets see new year what will bringing for me happiness or more problem

I have stepped up my efforts for my FREE online money makers. Amazingly one of them - in which I sell products that I create,Zazzle- actually had double the sales that I did this time last year. So some people either have more money to spend or my products are just getting more popular. :-) Either way I made over $55 this month and I am happy and hope it continues into next month as it did last year. My other site Actually involves me earning from other people SAVING money while they shop.. So that is an easy sell in this economy. I have had 11 referrals sign up in just 3 months and with every purchase they made- they got great deals and cash back and I earned commission from their shopping. A win/win situation if you ask me.. I am looking to build up my referrals here as I see others are making from $150-$250 a month from their referrals purchases. Not bad for another FREE to join site! Check it out - the bigcrumbs banner on my profile page.. It's amazing!

It seems that we are not affected by recession many people are in the mall and bazaar buying gifts last Christmas. As of now there are many people buying clothes and anything for New Year. I know it can help the economy when people going to spend more money these holidays. This year is very difficult for us because of the calamities and the recession that we experienced. Many lost their homes and their loved ones but still we are optimistic that next year our life going to be better.

Your words are really an encouragement, I plan to do same, getting a job in this economy is difficult and I am at home with the internet so why don't I make good use of it. I would advice you to check up with others on sites that are legit and how to invest to get good results. Thank you again for the words.

Here in the Philippines, it's actually a bit weird since people do not seem "poor" during Christmas. All year, people would worry about money and how hard life has become but surprisingly during Christmas season, people would lavishly decorate their homes, spend much on food and shower gifts and money to children. it's really nice to know that even though life has become harder each day, people still value Christmas and never forget to enjoy and celebrate the birth of the Lord. No matter how hard the rest of the year had become, people can't still let the Christmas season pass without celebrating. :D