7 tips on how to save on Christmas gifts

It is true that it is Christmas, but the fixed expenses of the other months, such as the house payment or the electricity bills, remain the same. And therefore, it is best to make a budget accounting for these expenses first, in order to understand how much you have left over for gifts and Christmas dinner.

Before venturing into shopping, think carefully about what you want to offer each person. This way, when you go to the store, you will already have a clear idea of the product you are looking for and will avoid giving in to a series of impulses.

Have you been planning the perfect gift for someone but the price is a little higher than what you had stipulated? Offer it to stockings! It is better to invest in a good gift than to buy several symbolic gifts.

This is a tip that works for everything: gifts, food or decoration. Take advantage of online stores and find out which one has the lowest prices for the various items you need to buy.

In addition to being more practical, by buying all the gifts on the same day and place, you also avoid unnecessary trips that represent an extra cost in fuel and parking.

If you have a large family, propose a game for this year. Put the names of all the family members on small pieces of paper, put them in a basket and give them to the family to pick one at random. So, instead of having to buy gifts for everyone, you only have to think of just one element.

Finally, when wrapping presents, use newspaper pages, old magazines or even wrapping paper reused from last year, and that way, you can not only save money but also help the environment.

Source: idealista