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Here we are, the first week in December.\u00a0 December 4, to be exact, and you know what that signifies, don’t you? Aside from it being the anniversary of Turkish Sultan Suleiman occupying Baghdad in 1534?<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span>It’s the start date of <\/span><\/span>The Holiday Diet 2012<\/a>: a 28 day e-Cure.\u00a0 The best cure ever, if I say so myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I am uber-excited about it, because I do believe that this program can and will crack the code.\u00a0 It is a simple, one-small-step at a time program that will change your mind, your life and ultimately your weight!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n An amazing group of Tushkateers are participating.\u00a0 People who are committed to moving toward their compelling future; people who will wake up thinner (lighter), happier and more energized on new year’s day.\u00a0\u00a0 If you’d like to join with, simply click here<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0 I will send you the materials that went out earlier today! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n And now … presently moving into the present moment, the now, and the holiday season.\u00a0 More than one Tushkateer has expressed to me either via telephone or email that they are not only fearful that their eating is going to spiral out of control, but their spending as well.\u00a0 So, I’ve put together the following:<\/span><\/span> 7 Money-Saving TIPS on HOLIDAY SPENDING<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> 1.\u00a0 Want\/Buy\/Forget:<\/strong>\u00a0 Recently, the New York Times posted an art piece from Barbara Kruger, American conceptual artist, whose work primarily consists of black\/white photographs overlaid with declarative captions.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>“You want it” says it all, no?\u00a0 As you head off on your holiday shopping extravaganza ask yourself is this gift something that falls into the “You Forget It” (or “they forget it”) category.\u00a0 If yes, let that gift go!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Budget the Holidaze Glaze:\u00a0<\/strong> Does budgeting money bring forth the same “rebellious” emotions that budgeting your calories does?\u00a0 They seem so related, don’t they?\u00a0 After all is said and done, when the holidaze glaze clears, you don’t want to be left with big debts and thickened waist, do you?\u00a0 What to do?<\/p>\n 3. Pay cash!\u00a0<\/strong> (What? What did she say? Is she crazy?)\u00a0 Pull out what ever specific amount of cash you think appropriate and within your budget and use that to buy gifts.\u00a0 Do NOT dip into savings.\u00a0 Do NOT dip into emergency funds. No borrowing on what you think your tax return might be!\u00a0 You have no idea how good you will feel come January. 4.\u00a0 Review Your Gift List:\u00a0<\/strong> Let’s say that you have $100 to spend on 4 people.\u00a0 You could divvy it up evenly or allocate different amounts to different people.\u00a0 You could get creative and give of yourself:\u00a0 babysitting vouchers, laundry vouchers, sex vouchers (be careful with that one). \u00a0 Maybe help a friend clean out their closet or come out of the closet.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Shop Wise:<\/strong>\u00a0 There are a lot of holiday “scams” out there.\u00a0 Like the ubiquitous 50% off sale.\u00a0 Chances are prices are marked up at the get-go, so that they can offer a discount.\u00a0\u00a0 Whenever possible, research the item on-line.\u00a0 You’ll find that the price of certain items ranges greatly from place to place. \u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 Do What’s Right for You:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span> Don’t allow others to drag you in or influence your spending.<\/span><\/span> Over-spending, over-eating, over-partying can leave us stressed out, less happy, panicked, and drained, and that’s no way to end 2012 and begin 2013. 7.\u00a0 Return to the Holiday Basics:<\/strong>\u00a0 Love, Peace, Good Will.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n mentalCISE:\u00a0 (Exercise for the mind\/spirit connection.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n List five things about the holiday season that you love (that have nothing to do with spending) that you’d like to share with friends and family.\u00a0 Feel free to share your 5 things on Kick in the Tush Club\/Facebook<\/a>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spread the word\u2013NOT the icing!<\/em> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here we are, the first week in December.\u00a0 December 4, to be exact, and you know what that signifies, don’t you? Aside from it being the anniversary of Turkish Sultan Suleiman occupying Baghdad in 1534? 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