Find out from Brant what the appropriate amount of trips to the buffet is to an all-you-can-eat buffet. It seems the name should say it all but apparently there is some dissension with restaurant managers. Listen and find out their magic number.

If you're feeling stressed about buying gifts this year, let your kids see how you handle it responsibly... be honest about the situation and communicate so they understand. This sets a great example for them and is a gift for years to come if they run into the same struggle.

Sherri makes the point however that a lot of kids won't be happy with what Brant's saying, lol.