How to Save Money for the Holiday Season; 20 FREE Tips!
With the crisis in the economy and the Holiday Season almost upon us, it’s time to get creative with the money we do have. This article gives some practical and easy tips to follow that will help you get through the season without losing your shirt.
Shop Sales Year Round: Hit the clearance sales after Christmas and all the Holiday sales through the year like…Memorial Day, 4th July etc…you’ll save major bucks and you’ll be ready when Christmas comes to relax and enjoy the gift giving season.
9) Homemade Gifts are a great idea: Let’s get back to basics with simple homemade gifts from the heart. It doesn’t take long to bake/make Christmas breads, fudge, truffles, jams, jellies or cookies for your family and neighbors. Everyone loves to eat! Another super easy homemade gift idea is a simple fleece scarf that requires no sewing skills.
10) Establish traditions that don’t cost a lot: Instead of having expensive formal dinner parties, do a “Pot-Luck” Dinner and get everyone involved.
11) Organize an “Ornament Exchange” at work. This is an inexpensive way to buy gifts for co-workers that they will use and enjoy.
12) Take advantage of the free wrapping stores offer: You’ll save time and money.
13) Eat before you go Holiday shopping: Research shows that you can spend up to 40% more when hungry.
14) Make your decorations & get the kids involved: Make inexpensive garlands from popcorn & cranberries. The kids will love stringing them together.
15) Get out & see the lights around town: Take your family to see the neighborhood Holiday lights or city lights for free instead of an expensive Christmas theater show. Play Christmas music in the car and finish the night off with some hot apple cider.
16) Check you plastic: Make sure you pay off your credit card as soon as you get the bill in January or February. If you know you can’t ahead of time, pick a single low-interest card to make your purchases with. Before you head out to spend, give the card company a call and see if the will lower your rate.
17) Be charitable: Instead of buying yet another gift for that sister/brother/uncle/aunt that has it all, make a donation to a charity in their name.
18) Be a smart traveler: If you travel on Christmas morning the flights are cheaper and you still get there in time for Christmas lunch!
19) Use cash to shop: Research shows you spend 30% less with cash. Just keep it safe!
20) Remember what it is all about: Keep the Holidays simple. You’ll save money and enjoy celebrating the holidays for its real meaning and cherish the family members and friends in your life.
See more great money-saving tips from Suzanne at: www.saving-money-tips.com Have a happy Holiday Season!
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Post CommentKaren
On November 21, 2008 at 8:04 am
Great tips, just in time for the Holidays!
Yasmin
On November 21, 2008 at 10:13 am
This is just what I need in time for the expensive holiday season. Thanks Suzanne, I’m off to check out the ebook now!
Nathan L
On November 21, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Nice article, I like tip #20.The Holidays should be about family and friends and not be about buying all that stuff. Good tips.
Amina
On November 22, 2008 at 5:09 am
Love the idea of making cards and gifts – much cheaper and more fun in the doing. Good tips, thanks.
Daniel
On November 23, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Number 13 is an eye opener. But its so true. I went to the site and bought the e-book. You really know your stuff!