You can’t buy someone anything on the cheap
Christmas 2011 is going to be a belt-tightening Christmas for many. The global economic pressures translate into less disposable income for a lot of households and you as a consumer will be looking very closely at your spending outlay.
We all know that a Christmas budget can run away with you very quickly, Christmas cards, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Christmas lights not to mention the kids presents from Santa, the latest gadgets for the teens and all the food and drink. Somehow it just does not seem right to economise at Christmas but what deters people from having an inexpensive Christmas? What are they concerned about when they toss around the idea? Everyone likes to save money, particularly in the current climate but, somehow the idea of doing so during Christmastime is enough to make even the bargain shopper pause. The thought of denying your kids a letter from <strong><A href=”http://www.jewelrytfsale.us/”>Tiffany On Sale</A></strong> Santa or the latest cell phone or laptop does not sit comfortably.
Here are some myths about an inexpensive Christmas and reasons why you should ignore them.
1. People will think you are cheap.
Economising does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, many of your friends and family may even be relieved. They may be trying to spend less and save more, too. The key is to not hit the dollar or pound store. Don’t try to buy a bunch of cheap stuff. Rather, you’ll want to get the best deals you can and buy good quality no matter the price-range. Whether you reduced your budget to $20 ￡20 or 20 euros a person, buy one nice item. We all know that prices get hiked the closer we get to Christmas so shop around for those Christmas presents early when bargains are there to be had. Discount coupons are big business at the moment and some great savings can be found. Consider gift certificates, they make it easy to control your budget.
2. You’ll feel guilty.
Well, maybe a little but you shouldn’t. Christmas is not about who spends the most money or buys the most extravagant gift. Besides, you will feel great in January when your credit card statement comes and you can open it with a sigh of relief. In fact, someone should bottle that feeling of satisfaction you get when you know you don’t have a credit card balance any longer or it is much less than it could have been.
3. Everyone will think it is ridiculous to cut back so much at this time of year.
The truth is people that know you will probably admire your strength. In fact, each and every one of them probably had the same idea at least once, got sidetracked and fell short of their goal. They will be impressed by your fortitude. And, who knows, they might even jump on the inexpensive bandwagon next <strong><A href=”http://www.jewelrytfsale.us/”>Cheap Tiffany Jewelry</A></strong> year.
4. You can’t buy someone anything on the cheap.
Actually, limited budgets lend themselves to some of the most creative, appreciated and memorable presents. If you take a family photo every year, put one in a frame for the grandparents. It makes for a very inexpensive gift that any grandparent would cherish more than that new sweater. Likewise, a hand-made gift from a child is worth much more in the eyes of a parent than any blue box from Tiffany.
5. I won’t enjoy Christmas as much if I can’t spend a ton of money on gifts.
Well, it’s like your mother always said, “You never know until you try.” It can take dozens of repetitions before an action becomes a habit. Once you see the results, saving money and not going overboard at Christmas will stick faster than most. Whatever your hang-ups, beliefs or fears about economising at Christmas, they are likely unfounded. Tell yourself that you need to make the commitment to have an inexpensive holiday this season. Try it just once. You never know; you may like it.
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