Are you planning Christmas on a budget? Need some easy ways to save money this Christmas?
With limited money to spend, it’s tough to think about the upcoming holiday season without getting a little stressed.
How are you going to afford it? Not to worry. It’s possible to have a magnificent family Christmas and still stay on or below budget.
7 Easy Ways to Save Money this Christmas
Here are 7 tips for a family Christmas that doesn’t break the bank.
1. Plan well ahead
By planning as far in advance as possible you can set a budget, start saving up and plan to save as much money as possible.
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2. Shop on auction sites
Start shopping for holiday gifts before the season is in full swing.
Use auction sites like eBay to buy many of your gifts and get creative with things you know your loved ones will adore.
You can buy them gently used or brand spanking new and save a bundle.
3. Get a family gift
Depending on how old your children are, they may understand the concept of a budget.
If they’re old enough to understand, pose the idea of a family gift to them instead of individual gifts.
If you spend, for example, $300 on a family gift instead of spending $100 per person, you’re saving $100 on a four-person family and more if your family is larger.
Great ideas for family gifts might include a home gaming system, a new computer, a trip to a show, or even a new pet.
You could also get one gift for other families instead of individual ones such as these family gift ideas.
4. Have everyone bring something
If you host a family Christmas get-together, instead of making the entire meal yourself, have others bring a dish to share.
You can make the main course and set the table; the rest is up to your guests.
5. Simply scale down
Ask your family, particularly children, to choose just one specific gift they would like this year instead of ten.
Or ask them to keep to a specific amount of money.
Children understand that the holidays are about more than getting gifts.
6. Make some gifts
If you’re crafty at all or an artist, make some gifts for people.
If you’re a photographer for example, take a photo, frame it and give it as a gift.
If you like to knit, knit holiday stockings for other family members.
If you’re a cook, make them some delicious salsa or bread. They’ll love the personal attention.
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7. Trade and barter
One great way to get original gifts at a low price is to trade or barter with others.
If you have a particular skill or service you can offer, that makes it much easier.
For example, you wrap their gifts and they give you some handmade wooden toys to gift.
There are many creative ways to make the most of this holiday season without spending a fortune.
Use your imagination and plan ahead, and use your skills to make or exchange for giftss you can pass on.
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