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5 Reasons to Consider Using Layaway for Christmas in 2019

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? Or are you one of those people that likes to get their shopping done super early? Regardless of where you are, how is it going? Did you make a Christmas budget? Or have you thought about ways to save for Christmas? A frugal Christmas is not a bad Christmas, don’t you think? Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we break our Christmas budget. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easier way so we didn’t stress about this? Layaway might be an option for you to consider. Here are 5 reasons to consider using layaway for Christmas. What Is Layaway? Layaway is a system many stores offer. You essentially buy the item or gift now and pay…

Money Matters

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

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The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Read on for these 5 money mistakes that will break your Christmas budget. 5 Simple Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget #1 Buying the first item you see – Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the…

Gift Guides and Gift Ideas

The Ultimate List of Star Wars Gift Ideas for All Occasions

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I absolutely love Star Wars! My favorite character is, and always has been, Darth Vader. I can’t really explain why, just that Darth Vader is my favorite. And that extends beyond Star Wars, really. He’s one of my favorite fictional characters in general. So with this Star Wars obsession, and the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December; I wanted to put together a little post featuring Star Wars gift ideas. These are mostly for adults, but there are a few for kids on here as well. And don’t forget to check out my ultimate LEGO Star Wars Gift Guide! Star Wars Toys and Games Gift Ideas & Star Wars Nerf Toys Gift Ideas & Star Wars Funko Pop &…

Family Friendly Holidays

How to Save on Christmas Gifts

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Even though it’s not yet officially fall, I firmly believe that you can never start planning for Christmas soon enough. Or maybe it’s just seeing all of the Christmas decorations and craft items at the stores. Maybe it’s both. Whatever the case may be, Christmas is one of those things that is on the back of my mind. In particular, I struggle with Christmas gifts and budgeting for them. I’ve gotten better over the years by buying things throughout the year when they’re on sale instead of waiting until a few weeks before Christmas. I’ve also started looking into more homemade gift options. Those are just two ways I can save money on Christmas gifts, and today I want to talk about other ways to…