I finished my holiday shopping in October. I saved money by shopping at Dollar Tree, thrift stores, and on clearance racks.
Source: Business Insider ·
Holiday shopping usually takes over my December. This year, I finished in October so I can enjoy more time with my family.
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The author, shown shopping at Dollar Tree, has been stashing away inexpensive holiday gifts throughout the year.Courtesy of Ashley Archambault.Every December, I spend more than I expect to on holiday gifts, and shopping takes up so much time.This year, I shopped early at thrift stores and from the clearance racks at stores I love.I finished my shopping in October and will have more time to spend with my family in December. I love the atmosphere of stores during the Christmas season. The decorations, the elaborate displays, the gift boxes. I enjoy it all. But I usually catch myself spending more than I intended.This year, I wanted to avoid that. So, instead of a mad dash to get everything done in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I've been picking up things throughout the year for my loved ones.This strategy of buying one or two low-cost things here and there, instead of buying a lot at once in December, has been way easier on my budget, too.Much to my surprise, I was…
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