5 Simple Ways to Have a Cheap Covid 19 Christmas 2020
Christmas 2020 – Simple ways to have a Cheap Covid 19 Christmas 2020 without feeling like you have been a cheapskate.
1. Set a Spending Limit for Gifts
We all have so much stuff, and really do we need more unwanted items? Christmas should be about togetherness and spending time with loved ones.
As we know it is more about the children counting how many presents, they get and comparing. Wy not just limit to the children this Christmas and communicate your buying gifts decision with the family.
Set a limit for everyone you’re buying for and stick to it. Get creative with your limit, maybe you could add a handmade gift, like baked goods or a framed photograph of the two of you, to “round out” the gift.
The local markets have some amazing locally unique and handmade gifts or a place for inspiration. Look on Facebook marketplace and gumtree for some new and different gift ideas.
2. Bring a Plate or Offering
When it comes to entertaining, there is plenty of ways to save on expenses.
“I know it’s sometimes hard to ask,” “but guests really do like to bring something, so let them!”
There is nothing wrong with asking a guest who has a favourite dish or dessert who would jump at the chance to bring.
What about guests who don’t like cooking? They could bring decorations, flowers, bonbons etc for the table.
It all adds up and it will take off some of the pressure, both in terms of money and your effort and time. So the day does not have to be as stressful and exhausting on the host.
Reference: Alexis Teasdale, founder of The Festive Co.
3. Let the Food be the Centerpiece
Speaking of food, Teasdale says, it can do the hard work of making the table look great, too.
“Christmas food always looks so fancy,” she says, “so let it be the star of the show on its own trestle table. Seriously, all you need is a tablecloth!”
A standout decoration can be affordable. This is the most festive time of any of the holidays and what better to complete your Christmas decorations than to make centrepieces!
Having an amazing standout decoration doesn’t always have to be expensive.
You just need to call on some creativity and a few supplies, and you’ll be well on your way to making these DIY Christmas centrepiece ideas.
I have some inexpensive and easy-to-make Christmas centrepiece ideas you can choose from.
It goes from cute to classy, and best of all, you only need a chunk of time to do these easy Christmas centrepieces for tables.
In addition, if you’re looking to expand your reach, learn to sell these crafts and others on Etsy!
Reference: https://diyprojects.com/cheap-easy-diy-christmas-centerpieces-ideas/
Simple Ways to Have a Cheap Covid 19 Christmas 2020
4. Reuse and Recycle
This sounds obvious, but: try not to buy anything new.
Chances are, you already have a Christmas tree and all the trimmings.
You probably own a wreath. The temptation to buy will always be there, but you don’t have to give in to it.
If you are looking to buy new hold off until after Christmas as there are many discounted Christmas decoration items heavily reduced.
There are always gifts that have been given to su during the year that really we don’t need or liked. Have a place at home or create a stash box to keep them but remember to put a note on them from whom they are from.
Unwanted family gifts can be regifted to friends and co-workers and vice versa then no one can get upset.
Op shops do carry a lot of new items heavily discounted and Facebook marketplace is also a great place to look for nearly new items.
5. Points from Loyalty Cards
If you have credit card points, try to save them for Christmas – either for groceries or gifts.
Cash them in for gift cards and go shopping “for free”.
During the year look for ways to add more points to your loyalty cards and watch for deals to use them during the year.
Here is a list of some of the best loyalty cards in Australia.
Reference: Alexis Teasdale, founder of The Festive Co.
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