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Saving money during the holidays?

How can I save money this holiday shopping season?

Re: How can I save money this holiday shopping season?

The Bump Expert

’Tis the season to be thoughtful, loving, caring….many things…though not extravagant. When it comes to gift giving for parents, siblings, and the like, you have just brought into the world the most priceless gift of all -- your baby. Spend a Saturday snapping photos of your tiny bundle, printing them at home, and popping them into (inexpensive) picture frames. That’s a gift no grandparent can resist. 

If you typically buy gifts for your friends, get together and decide that this is the year you’ll spend time together, not money. Either have a party at one person’s house or, if you can’t resist the tradition of gift giving, designate a spending limit together and buy one gift each, sit in a circle, and instruct everyone to pass their present to the right.

When shopping, look out for words such as “summer,” “discontinued,” “clearance,” and “past season” -- they’ll lead you to valuable treasure. Monogrammed beach towels and bathrobes make excellent gifts. In your card, include that you’re wishing the family well on their upcoming vacation, and you’ll look clever, not cheap. The thought actually will count! Even toys and games go on sale. Steer clear of the classic markups on sweaters or things produced especially for this season. Online retailers usually have a better selection of sale items, mostly because they can stock items in big warehouses instead of at expensive real estate at the mall. Plus, while you’ll have to pay for shipping, shopping around town means paying for the price of gas.

Brett Graff | May 13 , 2009 10:50 AM

Maybe you should start cfd trading.I have a friend who started is business online after he read an article about some crazy idea of making money online and he did.I was very surprised when we talked after a year and he told me that he was making about 30 000 dollars a month.

Starky20 | November 29 , 2011 10:01 AM

You can also try the Affiliate network concept.Because if you didn't know the internet is a big source of income if you know how to use it.The only problem is that you need to do some research and try to read as much as possible.

Starky20 | November 29 , 2011 12:43 PM

If you need extra money, you could try setting up mini forex accounts. It's not exactly saving money, but more like making money. Think about it and let me know what you think.

ibmdude | December 07 , 2011 6:22 AM

Saving money during the holidays?

One way to save money during the holidays is to offer your help and time instead of expensive gifts. As a designer, I've offered to create an invoice template for my friend who was assigned this task at work. But if you can't give up on gifts, browse the internet for the best deals, don't go straight to the corner shop. During the holidays there are many discounts you can take advantage of.

DavieAlvin | December 20 , 2011 12:14 PM

Saving money during the holidays?

The holidays are more about getting reunited with the family and loved ones and making them happy. Gifts are a major part of this tradition but it must not get you bankrupt. I've read a few interesting money saving advice on www.absolutewealth.com. For example, share your time and resources instead of spending money. You will see that people appreciate this more than a gift that most of the times they don't even really like.

JonahClint | December 20 , 2011 12:20 PM

Saving money during the holidays?

I am buying second hand for my little one. Toys are toys at this age-- he will grow (develop) out of them in no time. For the family, I'm giving "memories"-- a family pass to the zoo and a family pass to the area science museums. Also, I started a tradition of giving ornaments each year. The family loves it. They pass on the "new interests" at Thanksgiving to give me time to shop.

amykeller88 | December 20 , 2011 5:20 PM

Saving money during the holidays?

I don't think you can actually save money during holidays.Except if you don't buy anything, you don't invite anyone and I think if you don't to anything maybe you can save some money.During holidays I love to buy different things, for example last time I bought Acqua Di Gio perfume for my loved one and I must tell you that the look on his face was worth every penny.

Lokololo | January 08 , 2012 9:45 AM

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