Don't Go Into Debt and More Christmas Songs!

Here's a SNL skit from years ago.  It is pertinent this time of year....

I am reminded of this skit because there is a credit union here that is pushing a product--a Holiday Loan.  It's a personal loan of $1,000 to buy holiday joy.  The terms are 12 monthly payments to repay this with a 12% interest rate.  Wow, not a good deal!

If you have kids and don't have money for Santa gifts then find a local organization like Toys for Tots or a Salvation Giving Tree to get them a gift for Christmas.  Then find a local food bank to get the fixings for a Christmas meal.  Nobody needs to know you got things from charities if you need to use them and you can have a good Christmas without going into debt!!

You don't need to go into debt for Christmas.  Gifts can be handmade, if you have a crafting or baking skill, you don't have to buy buy, buy!  Our economy will survive without you spending money you don't have on things you don't need. 8-)

Here's another campy Holiday song I have to listen to every Christmas.  Especially living down here in the swamp, it's timely.

Sluggy

Friday's Christmas Tune

 Due to so much to do here Frugal Friday will be delayed.  I have TWO WEEKS worth to catch up on but there are more pressing matters at hand.

So while I dig out from my mess so I can share(probably Sunday)here's a not often heard Christmas tune from the Big Band Era for your listening pleasure...........

Sluggy, Slogging Through My Shambles of a House

One More Sleep Til The Big Guy Comes!

I finally got #1 Son to put some ornies on the tree.
And I even got evidence that he did....

Of course he put on His ornaments only!
Like this one.....

Hubs finally put a couple on.....

Yah, we can't celebrate Christmas without the Mets.

And he put the beagle on the tree.
Not this beagle....

But this one.....

The Real Life beagle had to guard the tree.....though I did hear more snoring noises out of her than guarding noises....

I think she's worried I haven't put her stocking up yet.

And here's an ornie that tell's you a child of the 1960's lives here....

And here's an ornie that tells you a child of the South lives here....

I was shocked to learn at 19 that not every Christmas tree has a watermelon ornie on it!

It's finally looking a bit fuller in the decoration department.
Maybe now I can get the room cleared out of Xmas tubs.....

I am off to the grocery store, as I have finally decided on what to cook for tomorrow's repast.

Enjoy this while I am gone fighting the food shopping crowds!

Sluggy

In The Holiday Mood

Merry Christmas from an oldie but goody......because who doesn't love a man/woman in uniform?
Or out of it for that matter. ;-)

 Happy Friday!

Sluggy