Our top 5 tips to enjoy Christmas on a budget
If your current finances make you dread the holiday season or you’re looking to spend less on gifts this Christmas, we have five ways you can enjoy Christmas on a budget.
Before you start splashing out on gifts, check your finances to see how much you can realistically spend this Christmas, and do your best to stick within your budget.
1. Buy pre-loved or second-hand items
Sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, Preloved and Gumtree are some of the many online sites, where people are selling their pre-loved items. You could probably grab yourself a lovely gift for a steal of a price.
2. Search online for discount codes
Save money on your shopping with the latest voucher codes, store promo codes or by buying your gifts using Groupon.
3. Consider doing secret santa this year with your family (or friends)
With secret santa, everyone has to buy one gift for a member of the family, at an agreed price. You then pick someone’s name at random, and have fun choosing them a gift for the agreed amount. This way everyone receives a gift and spending is kept to a minimum.
4. Make your gifts
Get creative this Christmas and show your friends and family how much you love them by spending a bit of time making them something special. Not sure what to make? Head over to Pinterest for some inspiration.
5. Get creative with your presentation
Why not find creative ways to wrap your Christmas presents this year? You could wrap your presents in old newspaper sheets or magazines you no longer need.
Bonus tip: Start preparing for Christmas 2022 early
If you’ve got a little extra left over, why not take advantage of the Boxing Day sales to tuck away a few bargains ahead of next Christmas? You could also save wrapping paper from the gifts your family receive and re-use it in 2022.
For more tips on how you can spend less this Christmas, visit Moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/christmas-savings/
