Even though it's only November it's time to start thinking about Christmas.
Or as I like to call it..... Moneylessmas
Christmas can be a hard time of year especially when you are broke like me and have several siblings expecting to get something because saying 'Merry Christmas' isn't enough for them. 😐
But anyway..
This week's blog is gonna be about getting gifts but of course on budget.
To start off here is a little list process I always go through before I go shopping.
Planning your budget:
• List everyone you are planning on gifting.
• Brainstorm gift ideas for each person and assign an amount of money you are thinking of spending on them.
• Add up all potential gift amounts.
• Brainstorm other holiday costs, from decorating and entertaining to travel and charitable giving.
• Add the amount of your other holiday costs to your gift amount and then step back. If you are uncomfortable with this amount, go back over your list and trim it.
Here is some of MY OWN gift giving advice:
- *A key tip to always remember if you aren't going to see that family member on Christmas or anywhere near the holiday... no need in getting a gift for them
- REGIFT EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
- Go to the dollar store first
- Then go to Five Below
- Always go to clearance rack or isle first
- $5 gift cards are always a great choice. Super cheap but still looks like you went all out.
- Homemade things are great to give to parents and grandparents. Affordable and adorable.
- ALWAYS ASK FOR MONEY AS THE GIFT
- Never get fancy wrapping
- NO need for bows
Honestly, if your family isn't like mine and grateful for everything. No need to get gifts. Christmas isn't about gifts anyway.
But if you want to give me money as a gift I would not turn it down.
Always remember.... It's okay to be broke
Faith Green with no Green ✊
