Five easy tips for sticking to a Christmas budget include making a budget early, not making a too detailed gift list but rather a general list of ideas, keeping receipts for accounting, shopping early and shopping with your heart.
Maintain the surprise (or the magic of Santa if your children are small) by finding really good places to keep Christmas gifts hidden out of sight. Here are a few ideas for places in and around the home you could consider.
There is so much to think about at Christmas, and it can become completely overwhelming. Especially when suddenly you have more of a social life than the rest of the year! You may also be working right through the Christmas period, which can make organising yourself seem like a daunting task. That’s why we have come up with some easy ways that you can get organised.
A fresh garland or wreath is a unique work of art, but you don’t need a talent for crafts to make a wreath of your own. With the right materials and supplies, making Christmas wreaths and garlands is a simple task that is fun to get into. Once you’ve made your first one, you’ll already be planning how to decorate next year!
Sometimes the monotony of doing the same thing each year can set in, and you might want to do something a little different come December 25th. There are many easy and enjoyable alternate ways to spend Christmas this year with some thought and planning.
Many of us are really unsure of what we can actually do now ahead of Christmas. With that in mind, I wanted to share with you some of the things you can start doing right now that will make sure that you are prepared and ready for the big day. You’ve got this!
I guarantee that many of us will forget one important factor of this season. So I thought I would share with you some of the things you are most likely to forget at Christmas, hoping they prompt you, just in case.
It is possible to have a stress-free Christmas day. With a little forward-thinking and planning, you can enjoy the festive period as much as everyone else. Here are some of the ways to help you get organised.
Having trouble finding that perfect gift? Are you shopping for someone who seems to have everything? Wanting to give a gift that is personal and thoughtful? Finding the right Secret Santa Christmas gift can certainly be a chore so I have assembled a few ideas for you.
Shifting away from traditional single-use wrapping paper, this post provides various eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives for wrapping Christmas gifts. It suggests using reusable cloth bags, such as those made from repurposed blankets or affordable fabric, as well as other unconventional items like newspapers, pillowcases, sheets, and even decorative tins.
There are many opportunities for you to perform good deeds and help in different ways during the Christmas period. With that in mind, here are some of the ways that you can give back this Christmas.
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