Another idea people have is that fat-free, sugar-free, low carb, low calorie, etc means the product is healthy. This is not always the case. In fact in most cases it’s not true at all. Compare peanut butter the next time your at the grocery store. Sometimes the regular product costs less than the one being passed off as healthier. Also, if they remove some salt, sugar content is higher. If the remove fat, salt content or sugar content may be higher. It also could be that low salt, fat free means more calories.

First, shopping during Christmas is like going to the Grocery Store hungry…don’t do it! You will rationalize yourself into a world of hurt if you already have budget issues.

Second, I have been at the mall during these times (easier to take others advice than your own) only to see people that were “parking” when I was, still driving around, because they wanted a “good” spot! At worst what is the longest walk…5 minutes! A total waste of gas, time and money!

I shouldn’t mock the afflicted…but sometimes it is hard to help!