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    Home » Household Tips » Budgeting for Holiday Shopping

    Budgeting for Holiday Shopping

    By Sherri On November 14, 2016, Updated October 14, 2021 5 Comments

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    a red pig bank with red polka dot gift boxes on top of a shopping cart

    As the Holidays fast approach us, I wanted to take a moment (as I do every year) to talk about “Budgeting” for the Holiday Shopping that we are quickly facing!!

    As of today November 14th, there are ONLY 40 DAYS until Christmas AND Hanukkah!!

    Important things to remember when budgeting for holiday shopping:

     

    1.  Set a Budget and Make a List

    Most importantly, I want to remind you how important it is to be a savvy, prepared shopper.  And that starts with a “Budget” AND a “List” of all of those who you will be buying for this Holiday season.

    I have made a printable gift giving list for you to print and carry with you.

    Remember, budgeting for your shopping is the best and easiest way to NOT spend too much!!  Make sure that as you purchase any item, you have someone to cross off on your list.  Don’t feel compelled to take advantage of a sale or offer you find unless it can truly benefit you or someone you know.

    2.  Compare prices on Amazon

    Amazon is by far my favorite shopping place!  I have always found the same prices on Amazon that I see on many Black Friday deals.

    3.  Don’t pay for shipping

    Grab your EREE 30 Day Trial Membership to Amazon Prime  and get the wonderful FREE 2 Day Shipping!  I highly recommend it!

    Below are my favorite categories to check regularly on Amazon:

    • Holiday Toy List
    • Top Gift Ideas
    • Most Wished For Items
    • Best Selling Products – Updated Every Hour
    • Hot New Releases – Updated Every Hour
    • Top Rated Products

    4.  Keep Gift Giving to a Minimum

    Remember, you don’t have to overspend and go into debt to celebrate the real meaning of the Holidays.   Choose to not exchange gifts with some family members.  We started this tradition several years ago.  The adults in our family do not exchange with each other.   We give small gifts to the children, i.e. nieces and nephews.  Doing this has taken a tremendous amount of pressure off of all of us.  You could also choose to do a White Elephant gift exchange or an Ornament exchange for a fun and different idea.

    5.  Open a Christmas Saving Fund

    Another idea for budgeting is to start a Christmas Shopping Fund and put away a little each week (even $10 or $15) to go toward your holiday shopping.

    It may not pay for this 2016 season but it’s perfect to begin for next year. Have $10 – $20 automatically transferred each week to a separate savings account.  Just pick any amount of money that you likely won’t miss and you will feel great next year when it’s time to start thinking of shopping with over $500 or more already put away.

    Print your Holiday Shopping List

    Be sure to put it in your purse and fill in as you purchase gifts.

    holiday shopping list

    Do you have any tips that you use for budgeting for holiday shopping??

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    1. swathi

      November 16, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      Great tip thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.

      Reply
    2. Laurie

      November 14, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Great tips! We started a tradition to do at least one homemade gift for everyone in our immediate family. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with. Thank you for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
      ~Laurie

      Reply
    3. Jann Olson

      November 14, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Thanks for sharing these great tips for the holidays. It’s easy to over spend if you’re not careful!
      hugs,
      Jann

      Reply

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