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What I have really taken away from this challenge is how much more engaged and excited I’ve become about giving to my loved ones.Read the Article»

It's amazing and how creative you can get when you’re put to a challenge. By capping the gift-giving I actually felt less stress and more excitement about what I had to work with and took more time and thought in planning each gift. Read the Article»

I’m a tiny bit competitive so the challenge motivated me. It also pushed me to put more time and energy into planning and researching my shopping list rather than buying on impulse.Read the Article»

As a Smart Cookie, I've always stuck to a budget over the holidays but this year with the challenge I've definitely spent the least amount of money and bought the best gifts that I can ever remember giving. Read the Article»

This year, I have (so far) spent the least amount of money on 5 gifts for some of the most important people in my life.Read the Article»

We've all spent the past few weeks doing our Smart Cookie research; digging up some of our BEST savings strategies and secrets and now we're each ready to start shopping and to share our experience with you as we go. So be sure to check in here daily for the next 12 days to see what gifts we're able to find, and how much they cost.Read the Article»