Holiday gifts buying and parties are well on their way. It can be a real budget buster. How are you cutting corners and keeping it frugal? Here are 8 frugal tips I use.
- Shopping at a local store that lets you cash in points for a turkey. Buy my groceries and get a FREE turkey out of it? Yes, please.
- Price comparison shopping. The beauty of the internet is comparison shopping with ease.
- Buying accessories that make everyday wardrobe pieces festive and glam. Check out my secret obsession – JustFab – right now they have a fabulous BOGO offer.
- Take advantage of sale prices on holiday baking and limited time items like cranberries and FREEZE them for ’round the year use.
- Check out my anytime savings at Whole Foods.
- Greener Budget Friendly Gift Wrap and Gift Wrap on the Cheap
- Bake and freeze for the hectic season. You can be frugal with your time too!
- Kid crafts – save toilet paper rolls and other paper items to make great craft ideas with the kids. Let them decorate a space.
- Paint Chip Turkey – The (mis)Adventures of a “Born Again” Farm Girl (Featured craft from last week’s Fabulously Frugal)
- Glitter and Graupel – Happy House and Home (Featured craft from last week’s Fabulously Frugal)
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About Heather McCurdy
Heather McCurdy writes at Real: The Kitchen and Beyond where she shows families how to slow down and savor life on any budget with tasty homemade recipes and family travel.
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Janeane Davis says
These are good tips to help one get ready for the holiday season
Carmen's Life says
I love your tips they are great.. thanks so much…
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Great tips! I’ve been wanting to bake and freeze, but haven’t gotten around to it just yet.
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says
Great frugal tips– very helpful around the holidays!!
Debi says
I love this program that giant runs, we buy so much groceries that we so the 400 points with easily.
Cynthia L says
I have never gotten a free turkey before, but I did manage to snag one for less than $.50 a pound. These are great tips. I am always on the lookout for frugalness.
Kristyn says
i loved when i scored a free turkey a few years ago it was awesome!
jordyn @ Almost Supermom says
I try to only go to the store once a week and then i go to multiple stores to get the best prices.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I’m definitely into the price comparison thing and price matching too!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
i wish the stores down here did points. My local grocery store – Publix really does not have any competitors so they do not offer squat! I would love to save more other than using coupons.
Janeane Davis says
It is important to shop smart even for major holiday meals like Thanksgiving. By shopping smart, we can do more big meals throughout the year and spread the love.
Claudia Krusch says
Great Tips! I never get the free turkey, though!
Heather says
Giant PA – take advantage of their extra points deals and you can get one fairly easily.
Debbie says
thanks for the tips…I woudl enjoy a free turkey!
Heather says
Free turkeys definitely TASTE better. 😀
Heather says
Free turkeys definitely TASTE better. 😀
Carrie says
Definitely a good time to buy on sale and freeze things! I also fire up the crockpot all month long and make EASY and cheap dinners and freeze half for busy December. Great tips, and I’m off to check out the Whole Foods ideas!
Heather says
I am with you on this!!
Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama says
Great Frugal Holiday Tips. I love the holiday deals and coupons. You can get some really great deals on baking items this time of year. Thanks for the money saving tips.
Heather says
I agree. Best time to stock up on baking items.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
Wonderful tips… I love Turkey deals; always stock up for the year that way 🙂 Thanks for sharing
Heather says
I hope you have a deep freeze like me. 🙂
Pam says
I do the free turkey deal in out are too.
Heather says
Woohoo for free turkey!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Such great tips. I wish our store did something like your free turkey deal.
Heather says
What grocery stores do you have?
Ave says
Thanks for sharing great tips! I got some new ideas for busy holiday season.
Heather says
Awesome. By the way, LOVE your Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe.
Amber Edwards says
Our local grocery store just released a sale where if you spend so much you get a free Turkey! No kidding. I’m so excited, cause we will be spending the price on our monthly shopping trip come next week! So yeah, Free Turkey!
Heather says
Sweet! Have fun shopping and spending! You get a nice chunk of savings with that turkey, right?
Jennifer B says
Such great tips for this busy holiday season! I love finding new ways to save money!
Heather says
I love learning new ways to save too!
Giveaways 4 Mom says
These are some great tips. I try to be as frugal as possible.
Heather says
I try to be frugal in some areas so I can splurge in others-like my fancy Starbucks drinks. :))
Tina @ Life Without Pink says
Great tips! I get my free turkey every year 🙂
Heather says
I love this. I always cringe when people say “Oh, I could have gotten a free turkey?” AFTER the holiday.
Debbie Denny says
Awesome Tips. Should come in handy!
Heather says
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Shauna says
Wow, how cool is that… a free turkey? NICE
Heather says
I know. I have to strategize how I can get MY free turkey this weekend.
Lisa says
I want a free turkey!
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
I like to stock up on baking supplies (butter, flour) this time of year. They usually are on sale and it will help stretch my grocery budget after the new year! 🙂
Heather says
Yes! I love my deep freezer for extra butter and things.
Gina B says
Great stuff, and let’s not forget the value of seasonal coupons! Being gluten-free means we NEED them, and so I have a BUNCH for GF stuffing 🙂
Heather says
Very true! I have to go through coupons and try to maximize to get my free turkey and a ton more than $100 for $100. I have a coupon for 300 bonus points when I spend $100 at our new Giant PA.
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
When we were at Gentile’s 2 weeks ago, they had a good deal on fresh cranberries. We grabbed a few bags for the freezer since we knew we would need them for cranberry sauce.
Heather says
Good deal! I need to get to Gentile’s. Aldi has them for $0.99. They are so easy to throw into the freezer. I love to stock up and have them for winter.
Tracie says
Great tips!
Kid crafts are awesome because they save money, and they keep kids busy on those no school days when they are getting bored.
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife} says
As always, great frugal tips!