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bluebird - when I was married, it seemed we were always buying car batteries. Then, I decided I would only buy the Die Hard Gold from Sears. It is guaranteed 6 yrs. and went 5 1/2. I had the receipt and they gave me back the pro rated price for that 6 mo! There is a Sears in almost every city which is another reason why I only drive with a Die Hard Gold. They were about $79 the last time I bought one, not cheap, but if I go 5 1/2 yrs. with no battery problems, it is worth it to me to pay that! Sorry you are having battery problems. Here the cold weather is coming Monday and Tues, but has been 75 degrees in the Upstate of SC, nice Christmas Shopping Weather. I can get in the mood with that kind of weather although others want snow.
What I did frugal was to visit a friend in the retirement center with my singles group. They sang and we gave him presents. The other residents wants to join us, so they were allowed to do that. Gave them all the Christmas Spirit!