Christmas is coming up and I'm sure most of us are dreading those overcrowded shopping malls. Aside from the busy stores and pushy shoppers, my least favorite part of the holidays is my drindling wallet. With being a full time Mom to three children, I often find it complicated to stick to a budget. I'm always trying to keep Christmas being the "big" holiday for my family. I always try to make it extra special for everyone involved, and try to at least buy one or two things each that the kids have shown interest in over the year. Of course all children love to write their letters to Santa and always include "the list". My chidlren always make sure that Mom and Dad have a copy, just incase Santa doesn't come through with everything they asked
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With Boxing day and Black Friday sales becoming bigger in Canada, I find them both to be a few of my favorites. I will start by putting away a little bit of money each month. Not no crazy amount, as we still have bills to be paid. Even $20.00 here and there could add up and get that fancy new video game your son or daughter has been eyeing up all year long. In our home we are always reading the flyers and catalogs weekly to find the latest sales. Some sales are bigger than others, whereas some are just a couple cents off. We also try to cut down on the things that aren't nessceities, like dinig out or going to the movies. Staying in, making our own meals, even invovling the kids with helping to prepare the meal is fun. We often rent movies, rather then going to the cinemas, the snacks alone cost you an arm and a leg. You would be surprised on just how much you could save with cutting out things that are for sure fun, but replacing them with activities that are just as fun. I think by keeping your eye out for checking flyers, and sales, cutting down on a few simple things can make keeping a budget alot easier and can benefit your wallet and your sanity around Christmas
With Boxing day and Black Friday sales becoming bigger in Canada, I find them both to be a few of my favorites. I will start by putting away a little bit of money each month. Not no crazy amount, as we still have bills to be paid. Even $20.00 here and there could add up and get that fancy new video game your son or daughter has been eyeing up all year long. In our home we are always reading the flyers and catalogs weekly to find the latest sales. Some sales are bigger than others, whereas some are just a couple cents off. We also try to cut down on the things that aren't nessceities, like dinig out or going to the movies. Staying in, making our own meals, even invovling the kids with helping to prepare the meal is fun. We often rent movies, rather then going to the cinemas, the snacks alone cost you an arm and a leg. You would be surprised on just how much you could save with cutting out things that are for sure fun, but replacing them with activities that are just as fun. I think by keeping your eye out for checking flyers, and sales, cutting down on a few simple things can make keeping a budget alot easier and can benefit your wallet and your sanity around Christmas