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The holidays are just around the corner, and families are in need more than ever this year.  Gas prices have finally given us some relief at the pump, but for awhile, the prices were just eating through out wallets.  Many families are suffering from job loss, a cutback of hours, and high energy costs.  There are many who have lost their homes, and they have been foreclosed on. 

If you and your family are finding yourselves in a somewhat comfortable, yet livable situation, perhaps you could try to help out families who are in need for the holidays.  Giving and helping others is a wonderful deed, and can really help you learn about current financial situations.  It is also great for your children to be a part of such services as well.  Perhaps if you help somebody today, -there may just be a time, that you could use a hand yourself later on.  If families can learn to help other families, some of the grief can be overcome.  

You can begin helping out families in need by donating to food pantries, giving away your coats that are still in great shape, or even donating clothes and toys for children at Christmas time.  Put together holiday baskets that you can hand out to families your area, or donate to nearby shelters.  Everybody needs a helping hand sometime, and is a great way to spend your extra holiday time. 

Take a tag off nearby angel trees, and shop for Christmas gifts for a little girl or boy.  These are often children who are less fortunate and need help with Christmas.  Put together small Christmas gift baskets and take them around to family homes who are in need.  Let the children help bake cookies to put in the baskets as well…  Christmas isn’t just about receiving–it’s about giving-….Giving your heart unto others…

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