15 Ways to Save this Holiday and Christmas Season

Saving money any time is a great idea and there are plenty of ways that you can save on Holiday preparation and holiday gifts if you start now. Plus I am including some tips you can work on for next year too.

15 Frugal Holiday Tips – How to Save Money!

* Send Christmas postcards instead of full cards and letters to save on postage

* Save on wrapping paper expenses by using the kids art work or buying rolls of brown paper and decorating it

* Use tissue paper for wrapping paper that you have saved throughout the year

* Buy paper supplies and cards on clearance for next year

* Recycle and re-decorate cards for next year

* Make your own gift tags and cards

* Decorate with nature by using pine cones, branches, evergreen branches, etc. for your holiday and festive decorations

* Decorate with white lights you can buy for a few dollars per string

* Let the kids help decorate by using popcorn strings and by making homemade popcorn ball ornaments

* Make and Bake your holiday gifts

* Use your talents for gifts like re-docorating, organizing, cleaning services, pet sitting, dog walking, babysitting, etc.

* Give family gifts when possible to save

* Set a price limit on all gifts and stick to it

* Save of Food costs by slowly stocking up now, using coupons, and buying in bulk on deep discounts

* Do cookie and bake goods swaps to save on baking costs

What do you use to save money during the holiday celebrations? Share your tips!

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