What You Can Do About Christmas This Year!

This year, conquer two problems with one decision!  

Christmas is coming, and I don't know about you, but most of the young people I know have begun that non-stop nag about all the things on TV they want you to buy this year.

We all face it, we all want to do something really great for our loved ones, but we also have bills that need to be paid, needs like eyeglasses, shoes and repairing the house or car.

We've also got a house bursting at the seams with THINGS.  Things that are costing money to maintain.  Even if it's only a box of items stored in a corner in your house, a portion of your heating and cooling bill, a portion of the mortgage, and your net worth, is going into storing that box.

It takes up space, and it adds to mold and rodent problems.

How many of us have closets filled with unused toys, video games, camera equipment, and pretty things to put on a shelf?  Even if it's outdated it's worth something to somebody!

Lots of that stuff we don't even remember we have!  

Now consider all the Christmas gifts you have to buy for your own kids, school kids, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, etc.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could take those stored things out and either sell them, give them outright to another person as their gift this year, or trade with friends for something gently used of theirs to give your loved ones?

It's absolutely possible!  It will mean almost no outlay of cash for gifts, and a huge increase in your net worth if you can empty out your house in a profitable way!

Whether you're giving it, donating it or selling it, getting that stuff out of your corners and closets will make you healthier, and give you more room to do what you love with your life!

It's not easy, I know that.  But it's necessary, and there is time for it if you begin now!  Make your plans, and give with love, not cash or credit.

Instead give your cash to the organizations that help people in need.  The Salvation Army is one of them, the Red Cross is another.  American Cancer Society, Shriner's Hospitals for Children, and St. Jude's Children's Hospital, are just a few ideas!

Now your Christmas is going to mean something special and give you the warmth you've been needing, the validation of your place in the world, and a clean house and conscience to begin 2009.