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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor This year the stores seem to be promoting holiday cheer even earlier than before with Christmas tree displays taking up every corner of the local mall. And because of this early display, I keep putting off my holiday planning, thinking I have more time than I actually do. But now that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I better start preparing. Get Started on Your Holiday Entertaining I'm so grateful for this guide to holiday entertaining, which offers great suggestions for this year's celebration, like getting kids involved in decorating the holiday table. Such a great idea considering I'm not exactly the crafty type. Plus, it reminds me what the season is all about - family and friends coming together. Budget Decorating for the Holidays Speaking of decorating, I'm on a really tight budget this year, with very few funds set aside for holiday decor. But my family also likes a festive home, so this article provides the perfect combination to make both my family and wallet happy. Holiday Organizing Guide We're heading out of town for the holidays, so I figured I wouldn't need to think about getting our house organized. But then my in-laws announced their arrival for early December along with several cousins. Needless to say, I'm now scrambling to get our house in order so I can host a pre-holiday get-together. Help! Have a Debt-Free Holiday This is a must for anyone who hopes to make it through the holidays unscathed (monetarily-speaking). My favorite part is the list of affordable gifts for the whole family, which are not only easy on the budget, but also innovative and unique. Just what Santa ordered. House & Home Ads Holiday Fall Decorating Holiday Card Ideas Wedding Decorating Holiday with Kids Featured Articles Christmas Rising Star Quilt Block Pattern Dog Adoption Guide 10 Tips for Decorating With Rugs Deep Fryer Safety Tips November in the Garden Holiday Stain Removal Guide   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement