Money SavingHow To Do Christmas On A Budget

How To Enjoy Christmas On A Budget

It’s almost that wonderful time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner and although budgets are expected to be tight this year that doesn’t mean you need a Christmas budget planner, you just need some of our saving tips to help you cut costs while still embracing the holiday spirit. Here at Love Discount Vouchers, we couldn’t agree more, there’s nothing more special than spending time with family during the holiday season so we’ve created a list of ways to do Christmas on a budget, so you won’t put a hole in your or your loved ones’ pockets.

1. Christmas Cooking For Kids and Parents

There’s something special about enjoying a meal with friends and family on Christmas day, but preparing the feast on your own can be daunting and expensive. With that in mind, why not invite your family members to cook that succulent roast turkey with you? Or if you fancy something sweet after dinner, find some Christmas cooking for the kids to do such as gingerbread reindeer or chocolate robins’ nests.

Have your guests show off their culinary prowess by bringing their own special additions to the meal. You can even have the little ones join in. Whether you’re just celebrating with friends or your entire extended family, preparing Christmas dinner on a budget together will help you build beautiful memories all while splitting the cost.

2. Natural Homemade Christmas Decorations & Gifts

We all want to spoil our loved ones with that item they’ve had on their wishlist all year, but that’s not always feasible. When Christmas is on a budget, you don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds on expensive gifts to show your friends and family that you care about them. One of the most thoughtful Christmas gifts you can give to your loved ones can be natural homemade Christmas decorations and gifts that you spent time making for them yourself. Put your DIY skills to the test by picking up some supplies from your local craft store like Hobbycraft and watching a few tutorials on YouTube. You’d be surprised how much money you can save with a wholesome DIY Christmas gift.

You can take this a step further by creating your own Christmas decorations from scratch. With inflation bringing the cost of everything up, creating your own homemade decorations can save you a substantial amount of money. Youtube has an array of DIY channels that can help you create showstopping decorations. Alternatively, you can also visit Pinterest for some more inspiration.

3. Give Cheap But Cheerful Secret Santa Gifts Under £10

If DIY projects are not your cup of tea, we have an alternative way for you to save money on Christmas gifts. Buying gifts for all of your loved ones can get expensive so why not take Secret Santa home with you this year? Write your friends and family’s names out on individual slips of paper and place them into a hat. Have everyone blindly draw a name out of the hat and buy a gift for whoever they got. This way you can save money on your next Christmas shop by focusing on getting a single person a gift.

4. A Budget Christmas With Holiday Movies & Books

Get into the holiday spirit by picking up your favourite Christmas book or putting on that beloved childhood Christmas movie. Start a family tradition by having the little ones pick a book or movie to read or watch during the days leading up to Christmas. You can even wrap the books and movies like presents to make the experience more exciting. There are a variety of affordable Christmas movies and books to be found at online stores, libraries and used bookstores. eBay often offers books for free or cheap or you can visit Music Magpie, Wob and Amazon. You can use one of the eBay discount codes we offer here at Love Discount Vouchers to save even more money on Christmas classics.

5. Shop with a Student For Christmas Presents On A Budget

Shopping with a student discount has major benefits when you’re trying to think of how to do Christmas on a budget. You can get up to 20% off your purchase in-store or online if you or one of your family members has a valid NUS card. You can also get exclusive student discounts on our site for many brands including adidas, ASOS or Charlotte Tilbury.

6. Budget Christmas Neighbourhood Lights Idea

We all have to agree there’s something magical about Christmas lights. Whilst going to see a light show can be mesmerising, more often than not you can still experience the magic of Christmas lights in your own neighbourhood without having to pay an entrance fee, perfect when you’re looking for Christmas on a budget ideas. Gather your friends or family and take a drive or walk around the neighbourhood to admire your neighbours’ handiwork.

7. Christmas on Budget Concert

For many, a Christmas concert is the highlight of their year, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on tickets or get a Christmas budget planner in place to get the best experience. Many churches around the UK often host their own concerts for free or a small fee. Visit your local church or hop online to find out if there’s going to be a concert in your neighbourhood. You can also check newspaper listings such as The Sun, The Times or The Guardian. Alternatively, many schools also host Christmas concerts during the festive season.

8. Christmas Volunteering

Christmas is truly about spreading love and joy to family, friends and even strangers. Many nonprofit groups are looking for volunteers to help spread the holiday cheer to the less fortunate. Why not help make a difference during the festive season by volunteering at a local soup kitchen or food bank? Alternatively, you can gather up some old and unwanted toys and give them to a charity where they will become Christmas gifts for a family on a budget or presents to children in need. Some charities you can donate to are The Salvation Army or Family Action.

Now that you know how to do Christmas on a budget, embrace the holiday spirit this year knowing that it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re interested in more ways you can do Christmas on a budget and save money this holiday season, visit us here at Love Discount Vouchers often so you never miss out on a deal. You can also subscribe to our newsletter and have the latest discounts delivered right to your inbox. Happy holidays!