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| Saving Money on Christmas
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 One way to prevent Christmas from being a financial burden is to plan ahead. Here are some tips from the ThriftyFun community to help you save money on Christmas by planning ahead. Post your own ideas here.
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Posted on: 11/23/2007 | 16 Feedback(s) |
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| Christmas List Budget Worksheet (Printable)
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 Here is the Christmas List Budget Worksheet I like to work off. I list the names of everyone I need to get gifts for, gift ideas and how much I am able to spend on gifts. Then, once I purchase a gift, I put a check next to the person's name and note what I paid for it. Once I have finished my shopping I can compare how much I spent with how much I had budgeted.
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Posted on: 11/07/2007 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Making a Nice Christmas on a Budget
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 Making a Nice Christmas on a Budget. This request was originally published in 2005 and received numerous helpful responses.
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Posted on: 12/08/2006 | 12 Feedback(s) |
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| Buying Gift Cards to Save for Christmas
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Buying Gift Cards to Save for Christmas. I get a gift card at Walmart and when I do my grocery shopping I add $10.00 on the card and I tuck it in my purse in a special place. You can get different designs. . .
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Posted on: 08/14/2006 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Save for Christmas Money Fund
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On New Years Day I start my Christmas fund. Everytime I write a check, in my check register, I round it off to the next dollar and forget about it...
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Posted on: 07/11/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Sticking to the Budget at Christmas
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There are several ways to give well thought out gifts at this time of year without overdoing it on credit cards or adding to your financial worries. All it takes is a little planning and creativity. Here are a few ideas...
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Posted on: 12/13/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Stockpile Gifts Buy Ahead at After Holiday Sales
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I put the gifts in a box that I wrap in a netural gold, silver, blue or red shiny paper so when it is put in the storage area I can easily identify it throughout the next year. I label the boxes. For The childrens box I call it something like "The Treasure Chest" or "Treats for The Sweet"...
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Posted on: 12/05/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Making Money at Christmas Time
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What is a legitimate way for a creative mom to make extra christmas money? Lost job recently and have zero savings. I need real resources. Anything you can suggest would be greatfully appriciated.
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Posted on: 11/27/2005 | 10 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Your Skills and Talents to Make Extra Christmas Money
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If you're a stay-at-home mom, use your skills and talents to make extra holiday spending money. The following are things I have done...
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Posted on: 11/11/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Not Going Into Debt for a Nice Christmas
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We have never made much money, so when shopping for the holidays, I check out thrift stores! I used to think that was a terrible thing to do, but you can find so many brand new things with the tags still on them...
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Posted on: 11/09/2005 | 6 Feedback(s) |
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