You know your Bank Account is going to get demolished next month yes? Have you started to prepare for that? Most people would say no and then get overwhelmed when the credit card bill comes rolling in to douse any eggnog revved festivities. No worries, we got you covered on the best ways to save for the holidays.
1. Make a list now
If you create a list of people that require your Holiday Gifts, you’ll have a rough estimate of how much you’ll be spending in total. Mary, the co-worker, gets a mug ($6) while Bee, your BFF in the whole wide world asked you for a cashmere blouse ($100). A rough guesstimate is all you need to freak out and save.
2. Everyday is a rainy day
Know that expression? Save it for a rainy day? Well, now moving forward you want to put away a bit of cash for entire “rainy” month of December. If you have a loose $10 floating around on the kitchen counter, pop it into a mason jar and don’t touch it until you go on your shopping adventure. This way, your bank account won’t take a huge hit.
3. Shop now
If you have the chance to pop into the mall and get some of your holiday shopping done now, you’re way ahead of the pack! You’ll also save money if stores are holding sales to make way for holiday themed merchandise. You don’t want to give your friend the same red sweater that 40 other women will also purchase so shop now!
4. Buy in bulk
I know it sounds tacky but hear me out. If you’re getting gifts as tokens of appreciation for people you have a professional relationship with i.e. boss, co-worker, cleaning lady, etc. Ceramic mugs or high-caliber hand cream are popular holiday gifts. Make each one more personal by including some baked goodies with the gift or have their names engraved if possible.
5. Buddy up
If you and a friend are both on a tight budget, it’s hard to find an amazing gift for $20 each. Ask to team up and purchase something together for a mutual boss or friend. You’ll both spend less overall and the gift won’t look like it came from the dollar store.
How do you shop for the holidays?
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