How to do Christmas on a few dollars

With the sagging economy, the holiday gift giving season is taking on a new meaning this year.

It’s not all about who can spend the most money.

In some cases, it’s about who can save the most.
It’s Christmas on the cheap At the “99 cents only” store.

Holiday décor, stocking stuffers, candy canes all under a dollar!

“I think people would be surprised if you said, ‘this was from the dollar store.‘ I think they would be very surprised to know that,“ said shopper Karen Strong of Dallas.

In this tough economy every dollar counts

“We’re comparing prices and this is the place to be.“ said shopper Cynthia Robertson.

That mentality is creating a boom in business for discount stores especially during prime shopping season
“We have the princess, the high school musical, the Hannah Montana which is really hot right now with the kids,“ said store manager Imelda Rivas.

Gift baskets for boys, girls and adults, stuffed full, for $15.00.

Deep discounts, that are a gift to the giver at the checkout counter.