Saving Up For Christmas

A lot of people will want to buy certain gifts for people soon, so to make sure it's affordable I thought we could start planning early!


There is a saving for Christmas challenge thread here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5752840
It's never too early to start saving up!


What about using Black Friday deals for Christmas gifts?
It can be a good idea, as long as it's a proper deal. Read about how to spot a deal from a dud:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/deals-hunter/2017/11/how-to-spot-the-duds-and-root-out-the-best-deals-this-black-friday/


Could it be better to join a Christmas saving club or collecting stamps?
Read more info here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/christmas-savings-clubs/


Anyone got any Christmas gifts ideas yet? It's better to know sooner rather than later so you can look out for great deals!
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  • Nile
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    edited 10 September 2018 at 9:40PM
    Hi, we move threads if we think they’ll get more help elsewhere (please read the forum rule) so this post/thread has been moved to another board. If you have any questions about this policy please email [email protected].

    I’ve moved your thread from the ‘I wanna’ board to the ‘Special Occasions & Other Celebrations’ board, where it is better suited.

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  • I absolutely love Christmas, countdown for me starts in September!

    I have a few bits in already, really need to go through my present stash then write out a list of who I have to buy for then look out for the bargains.

    I might go & write a list of who I need to buy for now actually!

    Have you started planning or shopping yet?

    Dxxx
  • kdalwayskint
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    I never used to start shopping for Christmas until after my birthday, 30th October. I made a small start last week :)

    I used to try and save as much as I could when I was a single mum. These days I do the save a pound a day for Christmas challenge on the forums. I think this is the 3rd or 4th year it's been running, and it takes the pressure off, I'm so glad I do it trickling out of my current account into my savings account, £7 a week. I hardly notice it but definitely feel the benefit at the beginning of December :)
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  • welshbabe88
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    Pretty much got all of my bits - apart form the money to go to some - get most of my stuff in Jan or through the year. Also written by cards and bought next years.
  • PasturesNew
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    I don't need to save up ... 3-4 days before Xmas I'll take £20 out of the bank, buy my food/drink/treats... then head home to shut the doors for 3-4 days.

    :)
  • frugalmacdugal
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    Hi,


    too late to start saving now, you should've started in Jan, bought stuff then in the sales and stocked up.


    Start saving now for next Christmas.
    Y'all take care now.
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