It's Not Too Late for a Holiday Budget!

Do you sit down and create a budget for your family spending during this busy season? Without one, we're amazed at how quickly things can add up: a few decorations here, Christmas tree there, baking, gifts, and travel plans...

and before you know it- you've spent a LOT of money.

Real Simple asked their readers how they stay on budget during the holidays, and they answered with some great money-saving ideas.

Simple Mom also shares holiday budgeting ideas.

How will you save money this year, and will you create a budget?
A Holiday Spending Worksheet is available here if you want to get started.

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given the current state of the economy, we've given our holidays a much-needed makeover. instead of lots of gifts for friends, we agreed to go all go out to a nice dinner and have a white elephant gift exchange.

for parents on both sides, we decided to donate to charities in lieu of gifts. both sets of parents happily agreed - my parents told me they were relieved because they don't need more "stuff"

i'm happy because i feel like holidays are under control and we've moved closer to capturing the spirit of the holidays - friends, family, and giving. when the economy finally recovers i doubt we will go back to the old way of doing things.

posted by Supergaijin on December 3rd 2009 at 11:35pm
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