The Citizen, 2010-12-23, Page 29THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010. PAGE 29.MS –While the holiday season isa joyous time to spend with familyand friends, it’s also a time to spend
money. For those with credit cards, it
can prove difficult to avoid debt. Atrip to the mall with a specific gift inmind can quickly turn into a
shopping spree where gift after gift
ends up on the plastic.
While it can be tough to avoid
letting plastic pay for the perfect
gift, there are ways to ensure thisholiday season won’t find youclimbing a mountain of debt by the
time it’s over.
• Purchase gifts with cash rather
than on credit. This is easier than it
may sound, as shoppers heading to
the nearby mall should simply leavethe credit card at home when they goout to shop.
• Give the gift of your time and
talents. Who hasn’t received a gift
they didn't want at least once during
their lifetime? Avoid overspending
by offering to perform a service for afriend or family member, such asbabysitting so Mom and Dad can
enjoy a night out together, or if
you’re a skilled craftsman put your
talent to use and create a gift for a
Spending doesn’t have to mean January debt
Somebody’s gotta do it
Ally Glousher spent her Dec. 15 snow day shovelling her
driveway in Blyth. (Denny Scott photo)
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold I
bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
May you be blessed with peace and
understanding throughout this holy season.
Snell Feed & Supplies Ltd.
Westfield 519-523-9501
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:11
In this time of joy our remembrance
of His birth, we join you in prayer
and celebration, offering our
hopes for a world filled with
peace and love. Best wishes
for a healthy, happy holiday.
Dan, Heather and family thank
you for your patronage in
the past year. We wish to
extend a heartfelt Merry
Christmas and a Happy
New Year to all.
Dan's
Auto Repair
Westfield
519-523-4356
Broker: Steve Nixon
Wingham
519-357-2222
website: www.stevennixon.com
Merry Christmas
From Our Family To Yours
Another great
season is in
the bag, and
we hope it’s
filled with good times
for you and your
family. We really
appreciate your
shopping with
us this past year.
Best Wishes from everyone at
Blyth 519-523-4551
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Have a merry and safe
holiday season
from
Barney (Don) & Linda Stewart
& family
Queen Street,
Blyth 519-523-4840
Tree
debate
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advantageous when it comes to
moving them. Because they’re often
boxed, these trees are lightweight
and easy to maneouver into the
house. Whether a house is old or
new really does not matter when it
comes to an artificial tree thanks to
the packaging.
What Does a Natural Tree Look
Like?
Where natural tree supporters
often stake their biggest claim is the
tree’s aesthetic appeal. Supporters
feel a natural tree is much more
aesthetically appealing. However,
those buying late might be stuck
with all that's left, long after the
more desirable trees have found a
living room in which to spend the
season.
What Does an Artificial Tree
Look Like?
While some like the real look of a
natural tree, others like their holiday
tree to be perfect, with none of the
warts of a natural tree. Artificial
trees, unless poorly produced, have
no warts, as they’re man-made.
Also, an artificial tree guarantees its
owners the same look each and
every holiday season.
What Is the Environmental
Impact of a Natural Tree?
Natural trees are actually much
more environmentally friendly than
they initially appear. Christmas trees
are planted for the express purpose
of the holiday season, and large
numbers of new trees are planted
each year to replenish the stock in
an environmentally friendly way. In
addition, once the season has ended,
many trees are recycled and used as
sand and soil erosion barriers.
What Is the Environmental
Impact of Artificial Trees?
Artificial trees often come with a
host of safety warnings. That’s
because they are made from a
variety of materials, including PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) and metals,
which can put toxins into the air
during production. That is why there
are lead warning labels on some
artificial trees.
Artificial tree buyers must be
careful of erecting artificial trees in
homes with small children or pets,
as consumption can be toxic.
Another thing to consider is that
many artificial trees cannot be
recycled, so there is no
environmentally-friendly way of
disposing of them when
homeowners decide it’s time to
replace them.
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