Christmas On Little Or No Money
It can be done. The year I started we celebrated Christmas on a very small budget and it was amazing. My husband had just started a new job so things were tight.
Frugal Family Christmas
We had a great home cooked Christmas dinner with all our family and friends. Everyone had gifts under the tree. The stockings were hung and it snowed that year on Christmas Eve.
What Does Frugal Mean?
Frugal means you are choosing the best options for you family based on your funds. You are spending less than you make and looking for ways to save money.
What Is A Frugal Cheap Christmas?
A frugal Christmas is more about the family gathering than the gifts under the tree. It’s about the spirit of the holiday, the traditions, the food and the atmosphere.
No Money For Christmas
It isn’t about spending hundreds of dollars on gifts for everyone. No money for Christmas this year have a frugal Christmas.
A No Gift Holiday
A frugal Christmas can be a no gift holiday, a homemade gift holiday or what ever you feel meets your families needs.
How To Afford Christmas On No Money
Christmas on a budget. Frugal Christmas includes holiday traditions, yummy holiday feasts, Christmas cookies, family gatherings, decorations, lights and so much more.Think of a frugal Christmas as Christmas on a budget.
Cheap Christmas Presents
In years past we have taken part in name draws for gifts. In this case you put all the names of the attendees to your Christmas function into a hat and everyone draws a name.
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Saving Money On Gifts
You would do this a few weeks or months prior to your party. You then set a price limit and you purchase one gift to bring to Christmas dinner.
Saving Money On Christmas
This saves money, time and generally you put more thought into that one gift than if you had to buy twenty other gifts for everyone at the party.
Christmas Name Draw
If you are doing a name draw, you could have one draw for the adults and another for the children or mix it up. This is one way we save money during the holidays.
Dollar Store Christmas
I have also heard of people doing a dollar store Christmas. Where you set a ten dollar limit for all your gifts and the rules imply the gifts have to be purchased from the dollar store.
Dollar Store Gifts
You will be surprised with the Christmas presents you can purchase at the dollar store. Some great dollar store gifts include books, stationary, jars or organizers.
For the men in your life anything from the tool or automotive section in the dollar store would be great.
Saving Money During The Holidays
Shopping the dollar store is one way to save money during the holidays. It is also a great place to purchase gift wrap, ribbon, tables settings and more.
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Homemade Christmas
Homemade gifts and bake goods are always great gifts. Yummy cookies or fudge. I know people who would prefer homemade gifts over big box store bought items.
DIY Christmas Gifts
I make jars of vanilla pears every year and I have a friend who would gladly accept one or two jars with a big red bow on them over a store bought gift.
Christmas Craft Fairs
Locally we have craft fairs leading up to the holidays full of homemade soaps, soup mixes, quilts and so much more that would make perfect holiday gifts.
How To Buy Christmas Presents With No Money
Give the gift of DIY or pass on the gift giving this year. DIY gifts are amazing and they mean so much more. Maybe your a knitter or crocheter or a baker or photographer. Give a gift you can create this year.
Free Christmas Gifts
Instead of giving gifts opt for experiences, spend time with someone. What about giving teaching or coaching as a gift? You could teach the receiver to bake, crochet or knit or another skill.
Christmas Gifts That Aren’t Toys
Or what about the gift of time. Such as a trip to the zoo or the aquarium or the local tennis court. You could go bowling or out for coffee or to a movie. Sometimes time and togetherness is the prefect gift.
Holiday Gifts They Need
Instead of spending money on shiny must have items for your family give them the gifts they need.
Do your adult children need help with babysitting? Does your college student need books, life essentials or food?
Gifts They Need
Could your Grandparent use some freezer meals or cookies? Does anyone need socks, mittens or books.
Save Money On Gifts
Could you save money on gifts by purchasing gently used vintage items from the thrift store? Children grow quickly and can always use clothes.
Frugal Christmas
You can have a frugal Christmas with little or no money you just need to set a budget and figure out what people truly want or need.
No Money For Christmas
Christmas is about togetherness, time with family. For some it could mean a great meal with friends. For others it could mean caroling in the park.
Christmas Without Spending Money
Celebrate your family traditions and make Christmas your own. Make it a no spend month. Let your family and friends know. It’s about getting together but not the money or the gifts.
Updated July 9, 2021
