The holiday season can bring about expenses that can put a dent into one’s pocket. However, the elderly can save money while enjoying this festive season. The secret ways to save money during the holiday season ensures you do not feel guilty about the money you spent when the holiday season is over.
Forgotten gift cards
Look around the house for any forgotten gift cards lying around in the house. If unused or partially unused, you can gift them to persons on your shopping list and save on buying them a gift.
Keep your calendar
When the New Year comes, most people tend to rid off the old calendar and put up a new one. Elders can keep their calendars and frame the beautiful images. In addition, you can use the pages to make envelopes, cards, decorate tables and boxes.
Volunteering
Volunteer ideas for this holiday season can help save a lot of money. You can share a holiday meal or lend a helping hand.
Set a spending limit
Buying holiday gifts can be expensive. You can set a spending limit per person to ensure you do not overspend. If you cannot afford to set a limit on everyone you want to present with a purchased gift, you can make one such as food items and handcrafts.
Gifts as decoration
You can use Christmas gifts, cards and boxes as decorations. For instance, seniors can spruce up a fruitcake and turn it into a decoration.
Thrift stores
Thrift stores are less costly and you can find almost anything you want. The treasures at cheap prices can help save money this holiday season.
Early Christmas tree purchase
Purchase your Christmas tree as early as possible to avoid last minute rushes that are characterized by paying a high price for a not so good remaining selection.
Family photos
Old and memorable family photos are great holiday gifts. The inexpensive gifts can always bring a smile to a loved every day in the year.
Reuse wrapping paper and ribbons
Recycle gift wraps and ribbons to save more during this festive season if you have saved some ribbons and wrapping paper.
Repurpose decorations
Aluminum cans and packing peanuts are some items you may have in the house that you can use to make holiday decorations. Use glitter and spray paint to spiff them up a bit.
