Christmas Spending
Tip #1 - Make a Plan
I think EVERYONE should make a "plan of action" and budget for Christmas gifts. Write down all the people you will be purchasing gifts for, what it is you are getting them, and an estimated price for each gift/person. If money is tight, try to buy 1 gift each wk or for 1 person each wk until Christmas so that the spending is evenly distributed and doesn't all add up at the last minute or cause you to put it on your credit card. HERE is my original post about how to budget for Christmas.
Tip #2 - Use Your Stock Pile
If you have a nice stock pile collection, use items for stocking stuffers as gifts to teachers and coworkers. Items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, gum/candy, razor and face/body products are all great ideas and most of us that coupon have an abundance of some of these items from time to time.
Tip #3 - Take Advantage of the Deals
Keep your eyes peeled for MIR, daily deal featuring websites, and of course the Christmas sales. I've already bought a nice crock pot for someone with a $10 MIR making it only $11.50 with shipping. Right now Walmart has gift baskets HERE or in stores from Olay and Febreeze that featuring a $10-$12 MIR or a 1 yr Allure magazine subscription. Most of the packages are under $10 with .97 shipping! The magazine subscription featured below is another great idea for an inexpensive gift.
Buy 2 Specially Marked Arm & Hammer Baking Sodas Featuring Better Homes and Gardens Subscription
Each box cost me .79 x 2 - $1.58
+ Stamp - .44
Total = $2.02 for 1 yr subscription!
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