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December 2, 1998

Budgeting for the Holidays

Holiday Budgeting Worksheet

Category    Particulars          Budget        Actual

Gifts       Family              

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            Friends             

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            Office Mates

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            Other

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________

Food
            Baking Stuff

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            Holiday Meals

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            Meals Out

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            Party Food

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            Wine/Liqour

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Decorations
            Tree/Ornaments

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            Outdoor Lights

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            Other

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Entertainment
            Party Clothes

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            Holiday Activities

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            Party Expenses

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Travel
            Transportation

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            Hotels

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            House Sitting/Pet Kennel

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            Other

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Cards
            Cards and Envelopes

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            Postage

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Charity
            Church/Synagogue

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            Organizations

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________


Miscellaneous
            Film

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            Long Distance Calls

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            Baby Sitting

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            Other

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SUBTOTAL                        __________   __________

TOTAL                           __________   __________

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