Spending Habits to change or not to change?

[PositivelyAKA]

with all the lay offs, decline in transportation trust, anthrax scares, and war in the middle east do you plan to cut back on spending this holiday season, in light of this possibility, what are some inexpensive, creative gifts or ways to say i love you to friends and family this season.

1. i am sending cards to close relatives the 99 cents store or pic and save
and will make brief long distance calls to relatives on my cell (free long distance baby on the holidays. hopefully next year i can and will feel good flying home.