I was listening to the radio the other day about how money seems to be a little bit more scarce this Christmas and they were discussing ideas for how best to save money (without looking like too much of a Scrooge)... stuff like:
- Organise a secret Santa with family and/or friends
- Shop online and seek out extra discounts - have to be quick though so that the presents are delivered in time for Christmas
- For Christmas dinner, use a discount or lower-end supermarket for food, seek out special offers and buy alcohol in bulk where possible
- Wrap presents with newspaper
- Organise a "treasure hunt" for the kids by hiding smaller stocking fillers around the house: lots of little gifts that only cost a few pounds but kids love it!
- Set an upper limit for presents amonst family members of say, £10 or £20
- Make your own Christmas cards
Has anyone else got any ideas?
Jingle, jingle!
Posted: 2008-12-05 10:14:41