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Is the panic of having enough money for Christmas gifts starting to set in? Well don’t let it! There are plenty of ways to raise extra cash during the holiday season so you can buy the gifts for everyone on your list. Making some extra holiday money only takes a few minutes per day, and if you start now you will have plenty saved up by the time the holiday arrives. Take a look below at these50 Ways to Save Christmas Money starting today!
50 Ways to Save Christmas Money
1. Take surveys at Swagbucks.Visit www.swagbucks.com where simple surveys are waiting for you and you can get paid in gift cards or Paypal!
2. Sell gently used children’s clothing to your local kid’s consignment shop. Don’t forget they also take gently used toys and furniture items.
3. Sell your gently used teen clothing and accessories to your local Plato’s Closet. Be sure items are clean and still in current fashion. They also take shoes.
4. Sell your gently used women’s clothing and accessories to a local resale boutique. Gather up jewelry, scarves, hats, shoes, and winter coats as there will be a need for all of these items.
5. Have old sporting equipment? Sell it to a sporting goods resale shop. Items should be clean and still functional.
6. Head to Ebay to sell your old collectibles, books, even electronics. The holidays are a busy time on Ebay with many shoppers looking for the items you have!
7. Get rid of old furniture pieces and gently used kid’s accessories on Craigslist. To earn extra cash you can fix up/repurpose/paint the item first.
8. Crafty? Try selling handmade crafts and crafting supplies on Etsy. Sell everything from crochet items to jewelry.
9. Offer to pet sit the pets in your neighborhood. You could even try dog walking.
10. Offer a “Mom’s Day Off” playgroup at your home for a few hours a week. For a flat fee parents can drop their children off for a few hours of fun.
11. Sell household items you no longer need on Facebook Garage Sale Groups. There are many local groups that are fun and profitable to join!
12. If weather permits, clear away your clutter with a garage or yard sale. Use free online services to advertise.
13. Ask your employer about possible overtime hours. You never know what might be available.
14. Start using coupons during your grocery trips.You can print coupons here. Set aside the money you saved by using the coupons.
15. Send in the applicable rebates on the health, beauty, and food items you purchase.
16. Cut back on the daily coffee treats. Start making your own at home instead.
17. Don’t go overboard with the thermostat. Be sure it is on a timer so when the cold weather hits it isn’t running 24-7.
18. Lay off the sodas for a few months and switch to water. Even your waistline will thank you.
19. Be more vigilant about your utility usage. Lower monthly bills means less money going out that can be used on holiday shopping.
20. Be sure you are using a gas savings/club card so you are saving on each fill up.
21. Be more vigilant about grouping errands together so you aren’t wasting so much money on gas.
22. Send holiday postcards instead of cards to save on postage costs.
23. Call your credit card company and see if you can negotiate your interest.
24. Do the same for your car loan if you have one. A lower rate can save you a whole lot of cash each month!
25. Try bargain grocers such as Aldi or Save a Lot for your weekly food needs.
26. Try the dollar store for your health and beauty items.
27. Avoid eating out and cook at home instead.
28. Don’t buy any new books. Check out books from the library or read Amazon freebies instead.
29. Don’t download any new music. Check out Amazon freebies or check out music from the library instead.
30. Start looking at ideas for handmade/DIY holiday gifts.
31. Consider a part time job at a place you would enjoy. Many retailers are hiring during the holiday season.
32. Consider setting up shop at craft shows to sell your handmade items.
33. Like to bake? Try offering an assortment of holiday goodies for sale.
34. Hire yourself out as a personal holiday shopper.
35. Sell your used books on Amazon. People sell everything from novels to college textbooks.
36. Tutor. Are you strong in math? Reading? Science? Offer to tutor a local student who needs help.
37. Clean! Offer housekeeping and cleaning services to make some extra cash.
38. Try selling your gently used household, craft, and clothing items on Instagram!
39. Vow not to buy any new clothing items during the holiday season.
40. Make a weekly grocery list and set a weekly budget to keep funds under control.
41. Plan your weekly menus so you avoid the carry out trap.
42. Research creative ways to reuse leftovers so your grocery budget goes further and you save cash.
43. Avoid theatre movies during the holiday. Opt for Red Box rentals instead and save some cash.
44. Save your change. Once it has collected for 30 days cash it in at your bank for some quick green cash!
45. Sell your unused gift cards. You can get cash for them on Ebay or sites such as Plastic Jungle.
46. Offer fall lawn care services or clean up for extra cash.
47. Offer errand running services for neighbors and friends.
48. Call and negotiate the cable bill for some extra monthly cash.
49. Avoid buying new apps during the holidays. Opt for free ones instead.
50. Save your singles. Just like when you get change and save it, save your singles. After a month, count them up and see what you have collected!
Are you inspired to start making some cash? Give these 50 ways to save Christmas money starting TODAY a try!
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