Christmas is just over three months away. Three months sounds like a lot of time – but 90 days doesn’t. Below are some tips for getting ahead of the game financially this Christmas so you don’t find yourself caught off guard during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
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Christmas is nearly here, and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gift for their loved-ones. There are so many great gift ideas to choose from, so it’s really nice when people give you some hints about what they want or like.
Personalized gifts show your thoughtfulness.
If you’re in doubt as to what they might want, consider buying something that is personalized. Get a t-shirt with their favorite saying, or get a set of personalized mugs made with pictures of your family. These types of gifts show that you put some thought into your selection and they can often mean a lot more to the recipients than something quickly picked out from the local mall. Another really neat idea is to get your loved ones a custom slide sandal.
As early as now, moms and dads all over the world are coming up with their list of Christmas presents for their kids while friends and acquaintances are also mulling over what to give the different individuals in their social circle. And if you are like any of these individuals, chances are, you are concerned about going over your projected budget this coming season. You clearly don’t have to spend that much. You also don’t need to skimp on your presents. What you do need are these 5 ways to save money on your Christmas this year.
Many families have a preference as to whether they buy a real tree each year, or simply use the fake one they’ve had in their family for decades.
Although I really enjoy the smell of a real tree, I find that it gets really expensive if you have to buy a fresh one each year. In order to save money, I recommend using a fake tree. Even though it may cost more initially, the more seasons you use your fake tree, the less expensive the tree becomes.
In fact, you don’t even need to spend an arm and a leg on a fake tree. My husband and I found a cute 6 foot tall fake Christmas tree at Canadian Tire that looks great. It’s not very bulky but it does the job and it only cost us $55. Not too bad, considering we could have easily spent just as much on a real tree that would only be good for one Christmas season.
I’m going to keep this short and sweet today! I wish you and yours all the very best for 2011 and hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks so much for reading this blog. It means a lot to me that you take the time out of your day to check it out. I wish you many blessings for the upcoming year!