Indeed, ‘tis the season when everyone is making a list and checking it twice. It’s so easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit and forget to keep track of your spending. With so many gifts to buy, parties to attend, and travel expenses to cover, you’ll be surprised at how much more money you spend during this season than in any other time of the year.
You don’t want to be sitting lonely and worried sick at the end of the year with a huge credit card bill and almost empty bank account. Stay focused and remember that you can still have a jolly good time this holiday season without breaking the bank.
Here are some smart saving tips for you, mama!
1. Create and stick to a budget list.
Mamas know that preparing a list helps us stay organized and focused in more ways than one. Keep your holiday spending on the right track by creating a Christmas gift list so that you have an idea how many presents to buy and how much you can allot for each. Sticking to that budget prevents you from overspending. Do remember that it’s not about how expensive the present is. It’s about the thought you put into that gift.
2. Get creative with your decors.
Holiday decorations at home can be festive but frugal. How? No need to go all-out with the spending and purchase brand new items. Transform your home into a Christmas wonderland using do-it-yourself options. It just takes a little creativity to turn already-available materials at home into holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments. Get some ideas here.
3. Love local, shop local.
Many businesses are still reeling from their loss of revenue as a result of the global pandemic. This Christmas, get your holiday shopping done at local enterprises. By buying their products, you are also helping boost the local economy. Check your neighborhood bazaars and support brands that champion Filipino ingenuity.
4. Start shopping early.
Waiting until the last minute to get all your Christmas supplies and buy your presents is a sure way to overspend. When you are already in a rush, the goal is to just complete your shopping list and you no longer mind if you’re going beyond your budget.
Lessen the stress of holiday shopping by doing it early, if possible. This way, you can spread out the costs and catch items on sale. The most wais shoppers take advantage of deals and promotions as early as September when many businesses have already started luring customers through price discounts.
5. Learn to spot a great deal.
Some deals are too hard to resist, especially if they offer huge discounts and more. Keep an eye on these amazing deals and don’t forget to apply the codes or vouchers (use multiple codes if it’s allowed!) when you checkout your shopping cart. Another important offer that will help you save some moolah is free shipping, as this can also add up to your holiday spending. Here’s a pro tip: buy all your items from a one-stop shop like edamama so you never have to worry about costly and multiple delivery fees.
Speaking of irresistible deals, edamama is having its Merriest 12.12 Sale from December 10-16. Up for grabs are mama-loved and mama-trusted brands that are up to 85% off their original prices. edamama customers also get an additional 12% off sitewide when they use the SANTA1212 code. There’s more, mama! You also get free shipping and free gift wrapping services. And there’s an exciting avalanche of discounts at Flash Deals and Buy 1, Take 1 promos.
To get you started with your Payday shopping, here are the brands you must check out:
Harper & Chase: Up to 60% off
Emco Musli: Up to 28% off
Pigeon: Up to 25% off
Crayola: Up to 25% off
Joie: Up to 20% off
Pocky: Up to 20% off
Nestle: Up to 10% off
Happy holiday shopping without overspending, mama!
