Why We’re Doing a Frugal Christmas This Year (And How It’s Better)

Using the Christmas 5 gift rule is helping us stay on track this year after facing a major hit to our household budget. Losing a part time income meant we had to rethink our spending for the season. I am sharing why we decided to scale back and how we are focusing on experiences instead of expensive presents to ensure our holiday remains special. Embracing a frugal Christmas does not mean you have to sacrifice the joy of the season. I am sharing my favorite budget holiday tips to help you manage your expectations and focus on saving money, keeping your finances healthy while still creating wonderful memories with your family. FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNER: https://savingdollarsandsense.kit.com... Want to save money and feel more confident about your budget? Start here: 💚 FREE BUDGET PLANNER Get my free printable budget planner to organize your income, expenses, and savings goals: https://savingdollarsandsense.com/pri... 💰 MORE WAYS TO SAVE Find practical money saving tips to help you stretch your budget: https://savingdollarsandsense.com/cat... Hi, I’m Kristie, the blogger behind Saving Dollars and Sense! I’ve been sharing frugal living tips for almost 20 years. Here, I share simple ways to spend less, make the most of what you have, and enjoy life on a budget. I’m also sharing our journey to replace the $1,576 a month we lost when my husband’s part time job ended, through everyday savings and extra income. SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS WEEKLY    / @kristiesawicki   LET’S CONNECT Facebook:   / savingdollarsandsense   Instagram:   / kristiesawicki   Website: https://savingdollarsandsense.com/ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel! I share personal experiences and general information. This video is for educational purposes and is not professional financial advice. Subscribe for weekly money management strategies, and tell me: are you planning to simplify your gift-giving this year? #SavingDollarsAndSense #FrugalLiving #Budgeting 0:00 Rethinking Our Holiday Traditions 3:54 Replacing Presents With Experiences 7:15 The Five Gift Rule Explained 8:48 Planning A Merry Thrift Miss 12:15 Redefining Our Holiday Budget