If you’re faced with a tight budget and a long holiday wish list, you’re not alone. With the current economic crisis, many Americans are cutting back, especially when it comes to holiday spending. Today we have a couple more great ideas and tips on how you can trim your budget and still enjoy a very merry Christmas.
Decorations:
The best way to save money on holiday decorations is by making do with what you already have. If you simply must buy some different items, consider buying used decorations from garage sales, auctions, or online sites like Craigslist. If you can make yourself wait until after Christmas, stock up for the following year by taking advantage of post-Christmas sales. On December 26 and after, most holiday items can be bought for half or a quarter of the original price.
Entertainment:
It’s usually easy to cut back on spending for entertainment, if you simply take advantage of free family activities. For example, take your children to see Santa Claus at the mall, or if you don’t have kids, go watch other children tell Santa what they want for Christmas. If you live in a cold weather climate, participate in outdoor activities like sledding at the park, ice skating on a frozen pond, or building a snowman in the backyard. Instead of going to the movies, just watch some holiday programs that are broadcast on television during the month of December, or better yet, attend a free holiday play or concert at your local church, community center, or school.
Tomorrow we will finish up our budget friendly holiday tips by discussing what to do about holiday contributions and donations.
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