Christmas is coming

Christmas can be a magical time of year. There is a buzz in the air. Children are excited for Christmas concerts, Carols by Candlelight, Christmas lights and of course presents. Most of us look forward to some well-deserved time off. It is a chance to celebrate the end of year and spend time with family […]

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year … (unless Ii’s not).

Melanie Wegener There is so much hype around Christmas. We are bombarded with things to buy, gifts to exchange, music to listen to, movies to watch, cookies to bake, money to spend, places to be and memories to make. We feel like we need to capture every moment on our phones and post them to […]

10 Ways to save money at Christmas

Melanie Wegener Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of year, right? For many of us, however, this season is far from that. We may feel lonely or isolated, grieving those who are no longer with us, struggling with health issues or dread awkward family gatherings. For others, the added financial pressure is extremely stressful. We […]