Tips/Tricks to a Budget Friendly holiday season
Tips/Tricks to a Budget Friendly holiday season
Hmmm...well let's see. This year is going to be the first where I am on a real budget. Money has been tight this year so we aren't giong to be spending much.
{1}DIY -- Do not be afraid for this tiny acronym. We have decided to DIY gifts for our families! It's so heartfelt and can save a ton of money. There are so many bloggers out there with wonderful holiday craft and gift ideas AND a lot of them give you the tutorial to recreate it! Get out there and give it a try!!
{2} DECOR -- to go along with the DIY option, you can DIY a lot of your decor. On the aforementioned blogs I have found wonderful ideas and inspiration to create beautiful and unique decorations for our budget Christmas!
{3} SHOP -- around that is. Check out websites and in store ads to get the best deal. A lot of companies offer an online deal for those who do not want to be in the madness that is Black Friday. AND DO price compare -- many places will match/best prices in order to get your business.
{4} BUDGET -- I know that sounds obvious, but create a budget per person/family/season and stick to it. Use cash so you are less tempted to swipe that card. LEAVE THE CREDIT CARDS AT HOME! This will help with over spending and possible buyer's remorse.
What are your tips for a budget friendly holiday?
"I know that sounds obvious, but create a budget per person/family/season and stick to it."
ReplyDeleteWe do this! It works amazingly well! We have never gone over when we decided to do this! Great tips!