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<p>Need a last-minute gift for an office party, a beloved friend, neighbor, coworker or anyone else on your gift list, and for any occasion? Here are seven great ideas that won’t take much time and certainly won’t break the bank.</p>


<p>You read that right – it is time to purge.</p>


<p>The other day one of my co-workers was telling me how at the end of the evening she helps her seven-month-old put her toys away. Now we all know that a seven-month-old is likely not picking up her toys and taking them to the spot they need to be such as a toy box or shelf, but what her mom is doing is holding her, picking up the toys, and putting them away. I say it’s never too young to teach them to put away their things. That little girl is going to grow up learning to be responsible and care for her belongings.</p>



<p>&lt;strong&gt;Dear Savvy Senior,&lt;/strong&gt; What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money. &lt;strong&gt;— Need Help&lt;/strong&gt;</p>