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Hey, it's been a tough year financially. Here's a few money-saving few ideas I've found helpful in the past when it comes to celebrating on a budget.

Just when your budget was about to bust after buying toys, necklaces, and flat screens this month, prepare to fully blow it up with fancy appetizers and booze. We'll put $537 toward socializing during the holidays. And you'll never guess which seasonal drink is the most popular.

Like we need encouragement to eat a lot on Thanksgiving.  Bring on the 3500-calorie meal! But just in case you need a little nudge, one diet expert offers some thoughts to help justify the over-eating.