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Do you plan on making handmade gifts for the holidays this year?
We at Family Friendly Frugality, Fun Finds for Families, Motherhood on a Dime and 20something Saver would LOVE to see what you’re crafting this holiday season.
We’ve been pinning our little hearts out over at Pinterest, where we’ve been inspired by creative crafts like you wouldn’t believe. And now we need to get down to work and actually make all those amazing projects we’ve been pinning.
If you’re on Pinterest, we’d love for you to follow each of us there:
– Heather at Family Friendly Frugality
– Alissa at Fun Finds for Families
– Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime
– Elizabeth at 20something Saver
Want us to follow you back? Leave the link to your Pinterest profile in the comments and we’ll check out what’s on your inspiration boards!
And we know that it’s always better to give than to receive, but it’s still fun to “get” sometimes, too. That’s why we’ll choose one random winner at the end of the month to receive a $75 Michael’s gift card and a second winner to receive a $25 Michael’s gift card, to help you make it a handmade holiday this year!
All you need to do to enter is share a link to your finished projects below. Don’t have a blog? Feel free to e-mail a photo and description of your finished project to: alissa@funfindsforfamilies.com.
*Prizes are sponsored solely by Family Friendly Frugality, Fun Finds for Families, Motherhood on a Dime and 20something Saver.
Hello and welcome to Money Saving Monday ! Every Monday I host a blog hop and post great money saving tips and advice. Feel free to participate, there is no need to write a Money Saving Monday post, but it is encouraged! Do you have a money saving tip to share, but you don’t have a blog? No problem! Leave your money saving tip in the comment section!
Frugality can be difficult to put into practice around the holidays. Having the discipline to pass up some of the best deals of the entire year can seem almost counterproductive to your desire to live frugally. With a bit of planning and a strategy for how you are going to handle the holidays however, you can make wise and informed decisions.
We personally shop probably around 75% more this time of year than any other time. It isn’t without strategy though, and we very rarely make impulse purchases. The truth is, this is a really good time of the year for great sales. It’s not all just marketing. Stores know that they can deeply discount a few items, get you in the door, and charge you full price for everything else.
With a plan, you can be sure you only take advantage of the great deals and leave the rest where it belongs; back in the store.
It’s a bit late to start saving for the 2010 Holiday season, but this is a point to keep in mind for next year. Every month put a bit of money into a savings account designated just for next year’s sale season. Think about how much you generally spend for your family and friends and divide it by 12. Start setting aside the money in January and you can spend without regret!
What does your family need/want? This time is a great time of year to stock up on clothes, linens, electronics, etc. Consider the long term needs and wants for your family and buy now when the price is low. Many stores release multiple coupon codes that you can use this time of year. Why not make use of them and buy without gift giving in mind? You have the added bonus of not having to worry if the items are shipped in time to be wrapped if you are simply buying for your own family. We actually save our electronics purchases for this time of the year simply because we can generally get really awesome prices. It’s worth it for us to delay gratification all year, and buy now when the price is hot!
Grab your blinders and stick them on. Ignore deals you don’t need or want. Just because something is a great price doesn’t mean you should make the purchase. “It’s only $10…” is not a valid argument when you had no intention of spending even a penny on it before you saw the deal. For that matter, even if something is free, you might not need/want it! Let someone else enjoy the freebie and sit back and be glad you don’t have more clutter coming your way!
You can keep right on frugal living in the midst of all the great deals. Don’t feel guilty about buying what your family needs and wants. Plan to spend a bit extra money this time of year, taking advantage of the great sales and coupons. Delay gratification if you think there will be a big price drop for the holiday’s. Decide ahead of time what you are going to purchase and ignore the rest! Frugality is possible, even during the holidays. It’s simply a matter of saving where you can so you can spend where you want!
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