5 Ways to Save Money This Christmas
Honestly, I am finding it hard to believe we are into November and coming up on Christmas so quickly.
It seems like only yesterday I was calming down from the rush of last year.
I think for most of us Christmas is a time where we spend more.
Presents, food, decorations and parties can all lead to extra spending.
So I have tried to come up with some quick and easy tips to help you save money this Christmas.
Don’t Plan for Perfect Plan for What You Can Afford
We all have the idea of what a perfect Christmas would look like. Often the ideas come from film or TV.
However, on the most part, this is completely unattainable and at the end of the day, we left upset and down in the dumps, that we couldn’t pull it off.
So forget what you see on the screens. Instead, plan what you can afford.
You might just find without the stress oh my goodness how can I pay, your Christmas ends up being perfect just as it is.
What Can You Sell?
We all have things hanging around the home, which we haven’t used in forever.
So why not dig them out and dust them off and get them on eBay of Facebay and see what you can make towards your Christmas funds.
You could be quite surprised by the amount you find coming into your pot.
Vouchers, Cashback and Searching for the Best Price
If like me you do the majority of your online shopping is done online (like me).
Then you want to make sure you make the most of the vouchers, cash back and of course, searching to find the best price possible.
Utilising these three suggestions may just save you more money than you realised!
PS. If you use TopCashback as I do, they have a chrome plugin feature which will tell you when you’re on a website they offer cashback for!
Catch up With Friends and Family via the Internet
These days keeping in touch with friends and family from across the world doesn’t have to cost.
Use your computer or smartphone to connect with people using things like Facetime and Skype as WiFi to WiFi calls can really be done for free!
Check Christmas Delivery Dates
Sadly last postal dates are already gone.
However, it isn’t too late for some places to get your presents sent as cheaply as possible.
So make sure you check up when the last postal dates are and plan your shopping around those gifts you need to buy first.
I hope these 5 tips help you save a little bit of money this Christmas.
However, what about you, what is your top tip to save money at Christmas?
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I will definitely be taking these tips on board this year – thank you
Christmas planning is a real nightmare – food especially, with all the offers in supermarkets it’s too easy to get “basket bloat” on perceived value for money. In fact so much of it will end up wasted it inevitably works out cheaper to stick firmly to a sensibly arranged and pre-planned list. Don’t let the shops lure you into over-spending…
There are some fab tips in here – the idea of catching up online with family rather than shelling out tons to travel definitely has legs.
For those with larger extended families, it can also be worthwhile seeing if the grown-ups are game for a “kids only gifts” pact – saves wasting loads of money on presents the adults won’t want or appreciate while still letting the little people get the most excitement from a crowded pile under the tree!
Some very helpful tips & useful information on what is becoming more expensive every year. Then not only are we left with the hangover from the overindulgence of constant drinking & eating. But also worry of debt that usually only just gets paid off just before the next Christmas. So hopefully your article will so help reduce that
Christmas has just creeped up on me this year. i’m usually one of these annoying people that have everything soted by September haha. its been different this year though, mental health problems have got in the way along with money issues! I am getting there now though, I have been searching for discounts and sales… although I do try and avoid big chain stores when I can. I have also handmade some gifts and plan on doing some sweet treats nearer xmas. I love handmade gifts
Aw no I hope your mental health starts taking a better turn soon sending you some positive thoughts.
some great tips here , i have been selling things on the web that i have around the home to help out too
Great tips, i have funded Christmas by selling stuff on eBay this year. I am also not exchanging gifts with some family members this year, we all agreed it was better to save some cash instead.
I’ve saved quite a lot by winning things this year
There are some great ideas here, I use topcashback for everything.
Hiya thanks for the tips i am terrible for over spending thinking it needs to be perfect but the real important things are getting together with the family 🙂
This is some really good advice. I have really good intentions at the beginning of the year but tend to forget until the beginning of December.
Christmas is pretty much just a money vortex of which I’ve come to accept and occasionally cry about…
They are some great points. I like the idea of selling some stuff before Christmas to earn a little bit of cash. Out with the old, in with the new 🙂
Great tips – thank you