7 holiday items to buy now

As we head into the most indulgent time of the year, it's easy to blow your budget. People planned to spend an average of $882 on the holidays last year alone, according to the American Research Group's annual survey.

But a little planning throughout the fall will not only keep you on budget through the holidays – you can even savesome money.

Stock up on these seven holiday items now and let your credit card rest until the new year:

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