The Thrifty Shopper's Guide to Christmas Decorating
Given the popularity of Christmas, it should come as no surprise that most households will decorate for the holiday this year, as they do every year. However, there may be one distinction this Christmas season. Because our economy is still on unstable ground, many families are being more frugal than ever when it comes to Christmas décor. Even more households are unable to decorate because they lack the financial means to do so. While Christmas decoration may appear to be one of the indulgences you must forego this year, there are methods to decorate your home for the holidays without breaking the bank.
Low-cost decorations will have different meanings for different people. A decent price could be as low as $1 depending on your budget, while it could be $20 or $30 for someone else. Determine how much you can and want to spend, then proceed from there. You might be one of the lucky people who decorated last year and still has the majority of the decorations. If this is the case, you may not need to spend any money to decorate your home for the holidays. You might want to augment your used stuff with a few used items from other folks. See what treasures you may find for pennies on the dollar at yard sales. You might also look at online auction sites for a wider selection of Christmas decorations at a lower price.
If you're starting from scratch with your Christmas décor or have a budget for new decorations but don't want to spend a fortune, there are a few places to look first to see what deals you may find. Christmas decorations, as well as Christmas themed towels and potholders, are frequently available at your local dollar store. You can get these products for a dollar or less, allowing you to stretch your decorating budget a little farther. The next stop is a discount retailer. While some stores are pricier than the dollar store, they usually have a fair selection of decorations for roughly $5.
If you are a crafty person, your best bet may be to make your own decorations. You may even be able to use objects from your own home in some circumstances. You may even start with an old Christmas ornament and simply refresh it with some ribbon or a bow to create a new decoration. Another fantastic option is to make an ordinary candle holder into a Christmas themed centerpiece with a few Christmas ornaments and a little ingenuity. It doesn't have to be expensive to decorate for Christmas. With a little planning and savvy shopping, you can welcome the holidays into your house while staying on budget.