1. Repurpose used potato chip bags as gift wrap. It sounds weird, but they make attractive wrap once turned inside out, washed and dried.
2. Get to know your Christmas trees, Balsam and Douglas firs are the most affordable,mailed nordman and Turkish firs break the bank.
3. Put off buying a tree as long as possible. Prices tumble the closer it gets to Christmas, especially if you're willing to haggle.
4. Book your flight either before the first week in November or Dec. 4-10. According to travelocity, these are when prices are lowest. A of course, waiting until December is risky because most flights will be full.
5. Download the shop savvy app. Simply scan a potential gift's barcode with your phone and the app will tell you if you can find the gift for less everywhere.
6. If you find an item for less, show the store manager. Even if it's a price you found on your smartphone, they might be willing to price match.
7. Get reduced price gift cards. Visit gift card granny to find gift cards at up to 35% less than their value.
8. Send holiday postcards instead of cards. Postage on a post card is 33 cents versus 46 cents for a card, and you'll also save money by not buying envelopes.
9. Or better yet send holiday cards. It's almost 2016! e cards are ok!
10. When signing up for things, put down your birthday as being in December so you get free stuff around that time. Places like Sephora give you free things on your birthday. and they make great stocking stuffers. Other companies might give you a special discount.
11. Shop for off-season items. Outdoor grills and air conditioning units, for example, are often heavily discounted during the holidays.
12. Take advantage of groceries sales right after thanksgiving. You'll be making a lot of similar dishes like turkey and pumpkin based desserts, so may as well get that stuff on sale if you've got room in the freezer.
If you know of any other great money saving hacks, please leave a comment!!
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