A Note from the Author 9
Acknowledgments 10
Introduction 11
1. Christmas—Back by Popular Demand 15
2. Shaping Your Attitude 24
3. Developing a Plan 31
4. Finding the Cash 38
5. Getting a Holiday Head Start 45
6. Holiday Dilemmas 51
7. The Gentle Art of Gift-Giving 60
8. Finding the Bargains 71
9. Gifts from the Kitchen 93
10. Gifts in a Jar 108
11. Gifts from the Garden 135
12. Family Gifts 146
13. Traditions Are the Glue That Holds Us Together 156
14. More Gift Ideas 168
15. Wrap It Up! 189
16. Dressing the House 199
17. Holiday Entertaining 213
18. Family Fun 219
Conclusion 227
Notes 231
Index 232