According to a poll done by ABC news, Americans are planning to spend an average of $1,096 on gifts this holiday season - surprisingly, it's up $207 from last year. Despite the recession, we still want to splurge on our loved ones. So how can we balance our holiday spending? One option is to throw an economical holiday party - without looking cheap.
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