Five Ways To Give Holiday Gifts Without Breaking The Bank

The holiday season is that time of the year when you should trim your budget. While it’s true that the general public might have a little less to spend, that reduction is also indicative of the changing mindset of spending as a whole. Consumers with big eyes are now wary of a volatile market and, consequently, of putting too much of the holiday season on plastic. This means more restricted budgets.Show more

You don't have to spend a fortune on holiday gifts this season because by saving and spending wisely, your holiday season doesn’t have to be a total budget-buster. Follow these great ideas for trimming your expenditures without sacrificing any of the holiday experience.

Put together a themed stocking which could be filled with anything from bath products to toys and trinkets or make a photo collage by putting photos in a frame or getting creative online and making a personalized calendar.

You can also buy a gift certificate for an experience that will treat your loved one to something special. Look on Groupon or other sites for discount and ideas and maybe you should shop at Marshalls, T.J., Maxx, or Ross, you can often find low-priced treasures at these discount retailers.
Another alternative is to bake instead of buy, you can rarely go wrong with a plate of homemade treats.