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Giving and getting during the holiday season

We saved the best month for last! January is wonderful, the time for a new beginning. February is even better. March, wow! You get the idea. Since each one builds on the one before, December, number 12, has a huge advantage. 

Here is another perk. It gets even more of a boost from the words “gifts” and “giving.” Creating a gift-giving list is always fun. Even though the old way was all about what to buy for friends and family, this new kind is about what to do for them. These caring thoughts are great for both “giving” and “getting.”

While normal gift-giving could be expensive, this kind does not cost a penny, and it has the added benefit of not even needing any wrapping. Just the opposite, these are wrap-ups that help you tie up the loose ends of your year. Here are a couple of samples.

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