Best Frugal Christmas Ideas


4) Teen care kit--My daughter requested one of these this year. Get a makeup case or shaving case and fill it with deodorant, razors, shaving cream, Stridex pads, Chapstick, facial wash, mouthwash or mints, etc. Using grocery store double or triple coupons, this can cost under $10 depending on what you put in.

Best Way to Get Free Stuff/Earn Extra Christmas Cash

I started selling Avon about 6 months ago. I earn 30-40% of my sales, including my own purchases. Usually, I can order $50-60 of product each time and my earnings from my sales covers it all. I am not a salesperson, but this stuff sells itself. I sell to family, friends and co-workers. Needless to say, I am giving a lot of Avon gifts this year, but Avon sells such a variety of products that I don't think anyone will mind. My district manager told me that some people join up just for the two months before Christmas and buy for themselves, getting a guaranteed 40% discount. And Avon's prices are already reasonable. I've gotten necklace and earring sets for my daughter and niece for under $5 each, and I got her Sneaker Skates (the one thing she told me she "really wanted") for $30 instead of the $60 and up I've seen elsewhere.

I've probably gotten at least $500 in free stuff since I started selling 6 months ago.

Best Way to Avoid Overspending

Set a spending limit, either per person or overall. Then don't go over it no matter how great everything looks. It really is that simple. Usually, I try to beat my limit by making homemade gifts that have higher value than the materials I needed to make them. My gift baskets usually cost $10-15, but if I went to buy them at the store or have someone else make them, they would cost $20-30 or more.

Best Way to Imitate Expensive Craft Gifts

Go to craft fairs to get ideas for what you want to make. Pay close attention to the materials used to make the crafts you want to do. Many crafters will answer questions about how they make their crafts. Also, visiting craft fairs gives you a sense of what's hot this year. Then check out the library for books on crafting techniques. Craft stores also have tons of ideas and sometimes free how-to classes. If you must, buy an example of your desired craft to study how

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