Save more money on holiday goods
October 31, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Christmas, Holiday Thrift
We’ve covered all sorts of ways to save big time on holiday goodies and celebrations here at Thrifty Mommy – here are six new bonus holiday saving tips…
Don’t waste money on gifts you can’t send – the post office will have a heart attack if you try and send gifts like perfume or items with batteries (both are considered hazardous materials). Don’t even bother.
Get one gift in bulk and go nuts – wine retailers, for example and other retailers who specialize in one item only (say chocolate truffles or poinsettia plants) will give you a nice friendly discount if you …read more
Get kids into the spirit of giving
October 30, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Christmas, Holiday Thrift, children's activity
For holiday gift giving, kids sometimes need a little push. I’m not a fan of giving gifts galore, but that’s mainly because I’m interested in more meaningful and less expensive holidays. That said, I also think it’s smart to include your child in what gift giving you do participate in, because kids tend to get, get, get during the holidays, so a little giving can go a long way at forming their mindset about the holidays. Also, this creates a good opportunity to discuss money and budgeting issues.
How to pull it off:
Give each child a set budget for gifts. I …read more
Don’t let Christmas last all year
October 28, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Christmas
Many families end up celebrating Christmas all year round due to major bills built up during the season. Christmas may be one day a year, but families spend so much it becomes an all year hassle. This year vow to do things differently.
PLAN AHEAD: Think about how you want your Christmas to look. Do you want piles of gifts of maybe a little more celebrating by planning family activities and making more meaningful memories. To get some ideas about how to have a less commercial, more meaningful Christmas read the following:
I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Gifts, Decorations, and Recipes …read more
Five ways to teach kids the value of money during the holidays
December 21, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Kid Stuff
Right now, kids are hopping about with sugar plum dreams, and most likely no thoughts of money or what holidays cost.
Not to kill the magic of the holiday season, but money skills are important year round. Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentines, and other holidays present good opportunities to push money skills home with your kids.
Allow your kids to give and receive: Getting gifts is fun for kids, but don’t underestimate the joy of giving. Most kids are thrilled with this. Some families I know celebrate the holidays in a thrifty manner by only buying gifts for the kids in the family. I …read more
