How I spend only $50 on my child for Christmas…

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What is your budget per kid for Christmas? Well at my house it is $50! You may think this is crazy and such a small amount considering electronics and such. Not so crazy if you think about it and plan ahead.

A month after each season’s sales starts.

2-3 weeks after each holiday.

Who waits till the month before Christmas to shop? Well, I don’t! I literally start the day after Christmas for the next year’s items. I learn the clearance times of year for my local stores, I scour online for coupon codes, free shipping, and huge sales/clearance, and I shop second hand. Not everything has to have a huge price tag.

Favorite Store:

My favorite place for toys is Meijer! They have wonderful clearance and you earn bucks back with purchases. They use the original price for those totals also! Score! I got a Rock and Royal Barbie this year on clearance for $5 from its original price of around $25. Daughter loves Barbies and Music.

Who would pass up that price? Right? I love finding great deals. I also got “dress up” clothes on sale for $2 a piece. They are basically the Halloween costumes that went 90% off. I am talking Hello Kitty, Policewomen, Batgirl, Supergirl and a few others. I got her a few other items too and my total came to $47.43 this year with tax. She will have tons of presents under the tree and has no idea how much I spent. I am a frugal shopper, not due to finances, but due to the fact that I can spend that leftover money on other things for my house, my job, my car and even put it in savings. Hopefully, you all have a happy holiday and hope you find some great deals!

Best Times to Buy:

Very End of January, June and October.

Keep a look out for Special Clearance days when all or certain clearance items are an extra % off clearance price.