tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post3811471519366002091..comments2024-03-28T21:23:54.204-04:00Comments on DON'T READ THIS; IT'S BORING!: Money Tips & Tricks to Save for Christmas Spendingslugmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-51952087568160389142016-10-05T21:59:40.825-04:002016-10-05T21:59:40.825-04:00For years we have been very boring. Every month we...For years we have been very boring. Every month we set aside money for gifts throughout the year. Most of it goes to education funds for grands or a part of a trip for the family. <br />We do a "white elephant"exchange on Christmas Eve. The "gift" cannot exceed $15. and must be purchased at a thrift store. We get several hours of laughter out of the exchange. Best Christmas gifts---ever!Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-20379065689528656242016-10-05T06:15:09.315-04:002016-10-05T06:15:09.315-04:00My change is girls poker night so nothing there bu...My change is girls poker night so nothing there but do have cc points and a few bucks in Target cards. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-69892444522231457602016-10-05T04:08:31.375-04:002016-10-05T04:08:31.375-04:00I'm with Anne Marie in Philly. We just don'...I'm with Anne Marie in Philly. We just don't "do" Christmas anymore. Maybe a gift or two for our daughter, one for my dad and a possible gift exchange at work. That's it. We go out to eat on Christmas Eve and see a movie together. That's how we celebrate now.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328674280714013955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-4787017094977703612016-10-04T20:29:59.976-04:002016-10-04T20:29:59.976-04:00This past year, I did not have secret shopping mon...This past year, I did not have secret shopping money, swag bucks, or any of my other ways of earning money for gifts for my children and grandchildren. Sooo, that leaves me in a bind since usually Christmas is "free." <br /><br />However, I did pick up two $40 gifts for $5 after Christmas. Over the month it seems I just find really quality gifts for so little. There are still a few things to buy left, so who knows how I will pay for those!<br /><br />I think I need to reinstate swagbucks since my computer is new and working correctly. I actually do have things to sell--furniture. So, maybe that will work out before Christmas. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-19677040917734746362016-10-04T18:36:27.434-04:002016-10-04T18:36:27.434-04:00Wow! You are awesome with money. I do belong to ...Wow! You are awesome with money. I do belong to the Christmas club at my credit union. I believe that's the smartest thing I've ever done, moneywise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-56461429656558058792016-10-04T17:17:14.892-04:002016-10-04T17:17:14.892-04:00I save change and dollar bills all year, do the su...I save change and dollar bills all year, do the survey sites for gift cards that I use to redeem for gifts, use those ten dollar Kohls and J.C. Penny gift cards that I get a couple of times a year to buy a gift. I also send for freebies for stockings or gifts. I have a very good start on christmas by using the great clearances at Kohls (using a gift card from a survey site). I already have my five gifts I need for my daycare children for christmas - extreme clearance at Kohls - got four Frozen Anna and Reindeer large doll sets for about 7 dollars each ( my budget is ten dollars for daycare children christmas) - these doll / reindeer sets had a retail of 60 dollars - and they are huge ! And it is just working out perfectly that I have four girls the right age for these gifts! I bought a very nice Fisher Price Christmas Train set that is either boy or girl for only five dollars and some change and I have a little boy almost two -- perfect for him ! Since my husband has chemo now, we have medical bills now - christmas will be smaller but I am going to make things like the chocolate spoons for coffee for my daughter, bake cookies, homemade candy as added extra gifts for my grandchildren and daughter....memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06917472273921446916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-9957748034998134632016-10-04T16:17:37.189-04:002016-10-04T16:17:37.189-04:00I don't have an opinion about using your cash ...I don't have an opinion about using your cash for food or putting it in the Christmas kitty, but you made me realize that when I get those $5 gift cards at Target for buying two products that are on sale and that I need anyway, instead of using the cards on the next trip I can save them and give them to the nephews and nieces for Christmas. I'm the poorest one in my family, so I don't do a lot of Christmas giving. I reserve the giving for friends (especially those in need) and charities. But I used to buy stuff on sale throughout the year and store it in my closet. I do have some small things that I've gotten on sale that will make good gifts. I'll do very little shopping and spending.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-59382769824492613072016-10-04T13:31:27.482-04:002016-10-04T13:31:27.482-04:00I just posted about my Christmas stash :) I do al...I just posted about my Christmas stash :) I do all of these things except our rolled change goes into our weekends away fund. Part of getting these freebies too is agreeing receive online flyers/subscriptions. I got a $5 birthday freebie that I used last month to get an over the counter med more cheaply for hubby. Every little bit counts and you are definitely right, saving all year long is the only way to do it. We have too many kids to gift for(4) to try and take it out of our regular paychecks in November and December.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-51305453175982986772016-10-04T12:42:45.144-04:002016-10-04T12:42:45.144-04:00I typically redeem miles for Amazon gift cards. It...I typically redeem miles for Amazon gift cards. It's not the best option if you can use them for actual travel instead, but the airline I use for international work travel isn't a good option for most of my personal travel. And, work travel generates lots of miles. Last year I had $600 in Amazon rewards. This year I think I'll only have $200-300. We shall see. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-30247839131259544342016-10-04T11:57:27.936-04:002016-10-04T11:57:27.936-04:00My stash is nowhere near what it has been in other...My stash is nowhere near what it has been in other years. Sigh. But I do have close to $500 coming my way quickly from all of the deals/sites. Plus I hit the after-Christmas sales and bought most of the crap that Den hands out at work. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611711622146875201.post-30262659612616584802016-10-04T11:57:17.568-04:002016-10-04T11:57:17.568-04:00or just don't celebrate this holiday; saves a ...or just don't celebrate this holiday; saves a ton of $$$$$. I buy the spouse 1 gift with cash; easy peasy.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com