What's the biggest Christmas waste of money?
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MSE_Laura_F
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In the interests of cutting down the Christmas shopping bill, what do you think is the biggest waste of money at Christmas?
Maybe you think presents for babies aren't worth it, or for toddlers and pets who'll only be interested in the box anyway. Or is there a Christmas dinner item that everyone hates but still gets served up every year in the name of tradition, only to be thrown in the bin on Boxing Day? How about excessive wrapping paper, cards?
Let us know your thoughts.
Maybe you think presents for babies aren't worth it, or for toddlers and pets who'll only be interested in the box anyway. Or is there a Christmas dinner item that everyone hates but still gets served up every year in the name of tradition, only to be thrown in the bin on Boxing Day? How about excessive wrapping paper, cards?
Let us know your thoughts.
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All of the above.
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Trolley loads of food that people will just throw away 2 days after Christmas.8 -
Give money then the person can buy what they like when the January sales are on.Someone please tell me what money is8
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Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.9
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MSE_Kelvin said:Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.My biggest waste is advent calendars, got myself & my husband a Nivea one thinking at least we will use the stuff …… bored of it now and 3 lipstick balms each is a bit much 😀I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.5
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MSE_Kelvin said:Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.Keeper of: Supermarket coupons, Birthday freebies, School holidays & Cheap perfume guides.
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MSE_Rhiannon said:MSE_Kelvin said:Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.7
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Also: Advent calendars that don't have some sort of treat in them. You want me to open a little door and not get a chocolate/beer/diamond ring? Don't be silly.9
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Biggest Xmas wastes of money? Wrapping paper! Did you know I've a blog on Wrapping presents sustainably? and also Christmas jumpers. Here's a blog I prepared earlier... Cheap sustainable jumpers. Now if you'll excuse me, my boss wants a chat... probably about challenging other team members to duels...Keeper of: Supermarket coupons, Birthday freebies, School holidays & Cheap perfume guides.
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MSE_Kelvin said:MSE_Rhiannon said:MSE_Kelvin said:Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.Keeper of: Supermarket coupons, Birthday freebies, School holidays & Cheap perfume guides.
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MSE_Kelvin said:MSE_Rhiannon said:MSE_Kelvin said:Dates. Date farmers probably don't even like dates, really.5
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