Christmas is an exciting time for children but it's also an expensive time for their parents. The good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a happy family Christmas. You can make Christmas fun and exciting for your children on a budget (even a very tight budget).
In this book, you'll find out:
* What your children really want for Christmas (including priceless gifts that don't cost anything).
* How to create a memorable family Christmas on a budget.
* How to shop smartly for Christmas gifts.
* Ideas for making unique gifts and for personalizing inexpensive gifts.
* Tips and tricks for saving money on other Christmas essentials, including food and drink, wrapping paper, cards and decorations.
Put some of the money you've saved over Christmas to good use by snapping up a few bargains in the post-Christmas sales. The book's bonus section includes tips on making the most of the January sales without spending a lot of money.
Although this book is written in British English and from the point of view of someone living in the UK, the vast majority of the advice can be applied wherever you live. For example:
* Outlet shopping malls also exist in North America and other European countries;
* Pound shops are similar to dollar stores or discount stores;
* If you live in the USA, you could go to swap meets or garage sales rather than car boot sales;
* Charity shops are called thrift stores in North America and op shops in Australia and New Zealand.
My wish is that this book will enrich your experience of Christmas and reduce the stress and worry that often goes hand in hand with spending a lot of money on Christmas. Be inspired to make good use of everything you already have to create a wonderful family Christmas.
In this book, you'll find out:
* What your children really want for Christmas (including priceless gifts that don't cost anything).
* How to create a memorable family Christmas on a budget.
* How to shop smartly for Christmas gifts.
* Ideas for making unique gifts and for personalizing inexpensive gifts.
* Tips and tricks for saving money on other Christmas essentials, including food and drink, wrapping paper, cards and decorations.
Put some of the money you've saved over Christmas to good use by snapping up a few bargains in the post-Christmas sales. The book's bonus section includes tips on making the most of the January sales without spending a lot of money.
Although this book is written in British English and from the point of view of someone living in the UK, the vast majority of the advice can be applied wherever you live. For example:
* Outlet shopping malls also exist in North America and other European countries;
* Pound shops are similar to dollar stores or discount stores;
* If you live in the USA, you could go to swap meets or garage sales rather than car boot sales;
* Charity shops are called thrift stores in North America and op shops in Australia and New Zealand.
My wish is that this book will enrich your experience of Christmas and reduce the stress and worry that often goes hand in hand with spending a lot of money on Christmas. Be inspired to make good use of everything you already have to create a wonderful family Christmas.
