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United States Postal Service has introduced Santa’s Gift Shoppe, an online catalog — powered by Toys “R” Us — that USPS Operation Santa program participants can use to shop for gifts and ship them with just a click. USPS Operation Santa allows generous people from across the United States to help fulfill the holiday wishes of families in need by adopting their letters to Santa Claus. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_hhfRPP

Today’s post serves two purposes: 1. In the category of “really useful Christmas gifts,” the below was quite a fun gift to receive. 2. Why do you think in 2025, Menards still requires 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹-𝗶𝗻-rebates? 𝘔𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 11% 𝘰𝘧𝘧. Maybe it’s the cost of implementing a SW solution. Maybe it’s to keep jobs in Elk Mound. Maybe Menards is a staunch supporter of the USPS… I really wish Menards published financials so I could attempt to calculate the market wide redemption rate. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮, 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯, 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵?

This holiday season, we’re giving back! Support the Holiday Food Drive by bringing canned or boxed foods and supermarket gift cards to the October luncheon. Let’s come together at our October Luncheon to make the holidays brighter for veterans and families in need. Don’t forget to register by clicking the link in our bio! #IAmBOMANV #BOMANV #realestatetips⁠ #realestateeducation  

Buying gifts for the holidays is fun—but are they all safe? National Safe Toys and Gifts Month provides a helpful reminder for us to consider the recommended age range of toys purchased so we celebrate a happy (and healthy) holiday season. Learn more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gv-A-gmY

The countdown to Christmas has begun!📆🎄 Christmas with Notts and Lincs can help to relieve some of that holiday stress, we have useful savings tips and content. Check out https://lnkd.in/dfQEKygD to learn about the best ways to manage your finances this Christmas! 🎁 #Christmas2024 #UnderstandingLoans #SmartFinancialDecisions

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬: 𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 Evelyn Pepperrell 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Christmas and 2025, let's reflect on how we can support our local communities by supporting Irish businesses. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡? - Shopping locally for holiday gifts - Choosing Irish services during Christmas and 2025 - Promoting and Buying from local and remote Irish businesses. - How can you help Irish Business within your LinkedIn network #SupportLocal #IrishBusiness #buyIrish #serviceproviders #LinkedInNetwork #remotework

There’s no denying the fact that Christmas can be a costly time of year, and it’s very easy to get sucked into the culture of overspending, encouraged by adverts and images everywhere of ‘the perfect Christmas’ — which always features many expensive gifts and enough food to feed 100s of people. However, you really don’t need to rack up crazy credit card bills to have a fantastic Christmas. You can have a great time while sticking to a budget, meaning you’ll have a happy new year too, knowing you’re not in debt from one day of unnecessary indulgence! If you’re hosting Christmas dinner this year, spread the cost by buying one or two non-perishable Christmas dinner items each time you go food shopping between now and the big day. Alternatively, a fun way to cut costs for Christmas dinner is to ask everyone to bring a dish of something with them. Enjoy Christmas day without the extra financial worry! . . . . . . #gittinsandcowealthmanagementltd #gittinsandco #wealthmanagament #financialwellbeing #financialadvice #christmas #planningforchristmas

Advent day 2 ✨ We all want to be like Santa.. sitting counting our money, but how do we get there? Set Your Christmas Budget & Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas! 🎄 -Start by making a List: Write down all the people you plan to gift and what you’d like to spend. -Set Limits: Stick to a total amount that feels comfortable for you. -Track Spending: Keep a close eye on your purchases to avoid surprises. -Get Creative: Homemade gifts, and experiences are just as meaningful! -Start early to spread out expenses and avoid last-minute shopping #ChristmasBudget #HolidaySavings #SmartShopping #ChristmasPrep #BudgetingTips #StressFreeHolidays

Take a tip from Santa this festive season and make a list (or two)! 💸🎅 The holidays are coming, and it’s the perfect time to get smart with your finances. Start by jotting down all your expected expenses—gifts, food, travel, entertainment—and comparing it with your available funds. This way, you can prioritise the essentials (like bills and rent) and see where you can afford to splurge (or save!). Here are some of our top tips to keep your spending in check: 🎁 Set a spending limit for each person on your gift list 🛍️ Shop early to score the best deals (Black Friday is your friend!) 🎄Consider affordable alternatives like homemade gifts or Secret Santa Stick to a plan and start the New Year without a holiday debt hangover! For more on managing your finances over the festive period, read our latest blog: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGhQvBHq #HolidaySavings #FestiveFinances #SmartSpending

Happy Thanksgiving from the York County Economic Alliance & Downtown Inc! This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the heart and soul of our community—our nearly 8,000 small businesses across YoCo - the creatives, producers, and makers who are a big part of that celebration. They don’t just offer unique products, they help create jobs, put food on our tables, supply the gifts we buy this season, drive the local economy, and make YoCo the vibrant place we all call home. We’re grateful for our local farmers, and across the U.S., as they work tirelessly to provide the staples of the holiday meal. This year, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 is estimated to be $58.08, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, down slightly from 2023. For those in need, the York County Food Bank provided Thanksgiving supplies to 950 households on their final drive-through distribution before the holiday - the largest distribution total since the pandemic. As we look towards the Christmas season, a reminder that Christmas trees are one of the top farmed products of York County! As we gather this holiday season, let’s remember the impact our travel and shopping choices make. Close to 80 million people are expected to journey 50 miles or more, keeping airlines and gas stations busy. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates a record 18.3 million travelers passing through airports during Thanksgiving week, while AAA expects 71.7 million people will travel by car. Whether you're visiting family or heading out for those post-Thanksgiving deals, shopping small keeps money flowing right here in York, strengthening our local economy and supporting neighbors and friends who own and operate these incredible businesses. For every $1 you spend, $.68 cents recirculates throughout the local economy. Start NOW with Small Business Saturday experiences and specials happening throughout York County this weekend! Tell us your shop small stories in the comments! #ThankfulForLocal #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #YorkPA #SmallBusinessSaturday #SupportLocal #YorkCounty #DowntownYork #BlackFriday [Data provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Brought to You by American Business campaign]