<< Back to all Blogs
Login or Create your own free blog
Layout:
Home > Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas

July 18th, 2012 at 05:05 pm

I can't believe Christmas is in about 5 months. How is this even possible?? To say that I find this a little overwhelming is an understatement. I feel like I have a lot on my financial plate right now, so adding Christmas seems extreme. But I have gone through my budget and trimmed here and there. And I am going to start putting the extra away so I have the cash to spend. Its not very much. If I can ever find a second (or technically 3rd job) then maybe I can use a little of it also. Of course, this is not starting this week, since I will only have 2 dollars. But at least I have come up with a plan. And I think everyone will get homemade shortbread cookies and jams. That should cut down on the gifts. Smile

Posted in Budgeting, Debt, Personal Finance, Saving Money | 6 Comments »

6 Responses to “Countdown to Christmas”

  1. Miz Pat Says:
    July 18th, 2012 at 05:13 pm 1342631603
    1342631603

    I have done cookies before and the were nice gifts

  2. creditcardfree Says:
    July 18th, 2012 at 05:25 pm 1342632304
    1342632304

    I personally would be thrilled with homemade jam and cookies! I think that is a good plan. Maybe your $2 could be saved towards ingredients or gift wrap? Pull out an envelope and start stashing a few dollars away when you find them in your wallet. And don't raid it until it is time to buy ingredients!!

  3. Swimgirl Says:
    July 18th, 2012 at 06:18 pm 1342635533
    1342635533

    I love the cookies idea, and might be doing the same thing! As I look around at friends and family, very few people need anything at all.

  4. Ima saver Says:
    July 18th, 2012 at 08:03 pm 1342641818
    1342641818

    Cookies are a much appreciated gift!! Yum!!

  5. rob62521 Says:
    July 18th, 2012 at 11:42 pm 1342654929
    1342654929

    I have been giving homemade goodies to many of our friends for the past couple of years simply because none of us need more "stuff" and I can control the spending. Throughout the year I find clean baskets at garage sales, and thrift stores to put these items in. Last year at a garage sale I found some beautiful Christmas napkins that I washed and ironed and put one at the bottom of each basket.

    We open a Christmas Club account at our credit union and it is nice having the money available so putting money back is a good idea.

  6. Thrifty Ray Says:
    July 19th, 2012 at 03:15 am 1342667717
    1342667717

    I would love cookies, or hot cocoa mix...homemade is always so welcome. Sounds like a wonderful plan!!

Leave a Reply

(Note: If you were logged in, we could automatically fill in these fields for you.)
*
Will not be published.
   

* Please spell out the number 4.  [ Why? ]

vB Code: You can use these tags: [b] [i] [u] [url] [email]