Spend Less, Give More
Stress Less, Save Money
Sound familiar?
Is this your plan every Christmas season?
Your intentions are great, but how can you really spend less this
Christmas? There is more to frugal shopping than just looking for the sales!
Frugal Shopping – 7 Simple Ways to Save Money
. Plan Ahead – Now’s the time
to make a list and set a budget. Don’t forget gifts for teachers, neighbors and
toy drives…those little last minute gifts can really add up! If you need help
getting started, try ListPlanIt.com for printable lists.
. Draw Names – If your family
is not already drawing names, this is a great year to start. Drawing names is a
wonderful way to spend less because instead of buying for all 10 nieces and
nephews, you’ll just buy for one! Other money saving options…instead of
individual gifts, give a family gift that everyone will enjoy or give gifts
only to children.
. Do Your Homework – Use the internet
to do a little “window shopping” and compare prices before you hit the stores.
Don’t forget to check TheBlackFriday.com to preview Black Friday ads.
. Order Discounted Gift Cards – Order discounted gift cards now to use for shopping. If Susie wants
jewelry from Claire’s, you can buy a discounted gift card on Plastic Jungle for
12% off, and nobody will know you didn’t pay full price. Plastic Jungle is your
source for discounted gift cards and check often because the inventory changes
daily. $100 gift cards for as low as $70 to
purchase brand name products at your favorite stores! PlasticJungle -Buy, sell
& trade gift cards
. Give a Groupon – Think beyond the
Groupon certificate and think Groupon Goods. Each week
they feature great deals on great gifts, and once again nobody will know you
paid way less than the list price.
. Each week
they feature great deals on great gifts, and once again nobody will know you
paid way less than the list price.
. Earn Cash Back – Begin every
online shopping trip at Ebates.com and earn cash back on every purchase plus discover money saving
coupon codes. Won’t it be nice to get a big fat check after Christmas? It
really does pay to shop online!
. Be Creative – You don’t have
to be Martha Stewart to make your own gifts, just look to Pinterest.com for
inspiration.
. Re-Gift – Is it OK to re-gift? That’s
a matter of opinion, but it’s certainly OK to recycle nice bows, boxes and gift
bags! If you start collecting boxes and gift bags now, you’ll likely have
plenty by December. If not, try The Dollar Store.
Now you know the 7 simple ways to save money on Christmas shopping and
all your shopping!
Happy Shopping, Happy Saving
from The Budget Diet girl!
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Guest Post By:
Kristl Story
(It’s a diet for your wallet, not your waistline!)
Kristl is the CEO of her family and also the maid, the cook,
the coupon queen and yes, the bargain shopper. She’s not a financial
planner or an accountant, just a mom that knows how to live the good life on a
budget! Kristl's tips have been featured
in publications like Consumer Reports, All You Magazine and Good Housekeeping
as well as Mint.com, MSN Money and KHOU-TV. Discover more frugal living tips at TheBudgetDiet.com
I've never heard of Plastic Jungle before...will check it out! Always looking for ways to save money! Would be a great way to save for myself too!
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