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Christmas is the perfect time to bond with your family and loved ones. It’s definitely the season of love and giving. I get that not all people have the same resources to give gifts to everyone.
Here are 3 tips for giving cost-effective presents this Christmas:
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Make a budget list and stick to it.
When you make a budget, you pre-plan your shopping journey for presents. It will help you see if you have enough to buy one gift for everyone. It also shows you if you are over budget for specific groups of people in the list and lets you adjust whatever items or prices accordingly. When making a list, it’s best to go to the shopping center to get accurate prices for each item.
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Be careful of “Christmas Deals.”
I know it may be enticing to the budgeteer to see awesome Christmas deals for stuff they want to buy. However, most of the time, these deals package slow-moving items that you might not even need. It won’t matter if you give them as gifts because they may not be right for the receiver. Before you give in to the Christmas sales, think critically about your use for those items first.
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Use price trackers to know the best time to buy a certain item.
Waiting until the last minute to buy your Christmas presents isn’t a good idea. If you want to make the best of your budget, use some price tracker apps or websites to see at what date or month to buy a certain item at its lowest price. It will even let you buy presents for the people you may have crossed off your list because of your budget.
The Christmas season promotes generosity and love. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean you must spend a lot of money. Buying presents that fit your budget can sometimes be stressful, especially if you don’t have much help. Hopefully, these tips will make the task a little easier for you. Good luck, Santa!
Sam Whittaker. I am a relationship expert and editor at Mantelligence
