Every year, it seems more people are spending much more money on gifts, holiday décor, holiday meals, and the like. Even if you’re normally perfectly sensible about money, the holiday season can send us all into a spending frenzy! But it doesn’t have to be that way- Christmas can be just as special without all the spending of money.
Here are some tips to make your season merry and bright, without handing over cash!
- Spend time instead- Make all homemade ornaments and decorations & decorate with the kids, have a home-based wine and dine with friends, or just relax at home with Christmas movies and snacks!
- Have a potluck Christmas dinner- Invite friends and family over for a big feast, but have each person bring a traditional Christmas dish. You never know how many yummy family recipes are out there until you have a good ol' fashioned potluck!
- Buy experiences for people instead of traditional presents- Buy gift cards for experiences like movie theaters, children’s museums, snow mountain passes, indoor sports, etc. Making memories through fun experiences can be much more valuable than another pair of socks any day!
Don’t let
the holidays deplete your savings account- Buy or make meaningful, inexpensive
gifts as presents, and remember- Time spent together, enjoying each other’s
company is the best kind of spending!
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