Yes, Santa is real! His elves are at The Dollar Stretcher and they are already hard at work on preparations to make next Christmas warm, memorable and affordable. For all of you who work hard all year long to make Christmas a special time in the lives of your loved ones, The Dollar Stretcher community...

Not sure about Christmas this year yet. I"ll be making up chokecherry syrup and a variety of homemade soaps- I personally need a new batch of creamy goat's milk soap as I"m spoiled and only like to make my own. I might do a soapmaking party in the area if I find enough interested parties...

In our family except for me (mine's tues) , all the birthdays start in Sept and don't end until Feb! plus Xmas, kid's friends birthday parties, our anniversary, valentines etc. So I try to stock up all year round so it doesn't hit the pocket book so bad. My husband loves two pocket shirts...