Countdown to Christmas: 10 Ways to Save Money, Have Fun, and Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas

By Barb Asselin

Do you love Christmas or are you dreading another busy, stressful Christmas season of spending too much money? Do you avoid spending time with friends because you aren't prepared, have no money for gifts, or just don't have any Christmas spirit?

In "Countdown to Christmas: 10 Ways to Save Money, Have Fun, and Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas!", Barb Asselin shares her love of the holiday season with tried and tested tips on making this holiday season one to remember, including:

- how to spend less and give more
- how to be sure everyone gets something special for Christmas
- how to make it through the holidays without spending all of your money
- how to plan and enjoy relaxing and fun holiday get-togethers
- how to stay in the Christmas spirit all season long

You'll even get her complete set of organizational lists and schedules so there's no way you'll be "Scrooged" this year!

Enjoy this and every holiday with Countdown to Christmas!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Asselin Group Online Publisher
• Release date: Aug 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393322955

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About the Author

Barb Asselin is a college professor and best-selling author who has published books in many different genres including education, cooking, crafts, law, real estate, internet marketing, entrepreneurship, baby sign language, fitness, office administration, children’s fiction and children’s non-fiction.

Barb loves crafts and can often be found with her two daughters in her craft room finding a new project to either start or complete.  She has been crocheting since her Nanny Short taught her how to chain while she was in grade school.

Since she began teaching in 2004, Barb has taught in six different programs within the School of Business and has created numerous online courses for Algonquin College including the Virtual Assistant program. 

She loves to teach through her courses, books, and textbooks, and strives to make a connection with each student and reader.  Barb lives in Canada with her husband, Mike, and two adorable daughters, Casey and Jamie.  They enjoy music, skiing, golfing, running, and mixed martial arts.

Copyright Information

Copyright 2019 by Barb Asselin and 927922 Ontario Inc., o/a Asselin Group Online Publisher

All rights Reserved. No part of this publication or the information in it may be quoted from or reproduced in any form by means such as printing, scanning, photocopying or otherwise without prior written permission of the copyright holder.

Disclaimer and Terms of Use: Effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is accurate and complete, however, the author and the publisher do not warrant the accuracy of the information, text and graphics contained within the book due to the rapidly changing nature of science, research, known and unknown facts and internet. The Author and the publisher do not hold any responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. This book is presented solely for motivational and informational purposes only.

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Countdown to Christmas

10 Ways to Save Money, Have Fun, and Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas!

Table of Contents

About the Author

Copyright Information

Download Your Free Christmas Planner and Checklists

Introduction

10. Planning/Budgeting

Saving Money

Budgeting

Scheduling

9. Presents

List of People

Buying Versus Making

Family

Friends

Others

List of People

8. Baking/Cooking

List of Freezer Items

Baking for gifts

Scheduling

7. Decorating/Crafts

Indoor Decorations

Outdoor Decorations

Presents

Schedule

6. Christmas Cards

Buy or Make

List of Recipients

Family Newsletter

Personal Notes

Family Signatures

Address Envelopes

Send Alone or With Gifts

Schedule

5. Cleaning

Outside

Inside

Closets

Seasonal Cleaning/Washing

Schedule

4. Traveling

Packing

Travelling With Gifts

What About Santa?

Schedule

3. Wrapping/Post Office

Wrapping

Embellishments

Schedule

2. Parties

Party Food

Party Outfit

Schedule

1. Entertaining/Carols/Movies

Traditional Get-Togethers

Reindeer Games

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Top 10 Christmas Songs

Conclusion

Final Schedule

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Introduction

Christmas has always been one of my favourite times of the year.  Not for the gifts or