We all are hanging onto our money a little more tightly these days–every penny counts.  Consider sharing the cost of your newspapers and magazines with family, friends and neighbors.  Usually by subscribing for a full year it is much more cost effective and then split that cost with someone.   The person who receives the paper can pass it on after reading it.

There is now a website where you can swap books with others for free. It’s a great idea for those who love to read. Imagine the money you could save and the books are yours to keep or swap again. Take a minute to visit paperbackswap.com to learn how it works and then get started.

I look forward to the Angel Party that a friend gives this time every year. It is a chance to visit with old friends and meet new friends over an abundance of food, drinks and desserts. She puts us into the holiday spirit with her beautifully decorated home inside and out. Sounds like fun, but wait until it’s time to unwrap the gifts!