Do you know how to save money at Christmas while having fun? Its Sounds impossible, but it can be possible. Everyone assumes that to enjoy the holiday season, you have to invest money when the opposite may be true. Research has shown that many of the most loving and lasting memories of the holiday season revolve around the smells and sounds of Christmas, not the expensive gifts they received.

Do not get carried away and be stingy, but use common sense and be surprised how much you can save and have a good time. Here are some helpful tips to how to save money on Christmas without spending a fortune:

Presents:

Why purchase an expensive gift for a child when he will only play with the cardboard box he entered with? An alternative could be to buy a board game that the whole family can enjoy instead of many individual gifts that will be quickly overlooked. The other advantage of a board game is that it can be played during the child`s first years, preventing him from having to buy even more toys in the future. It is better to choose a proven board game instead of the latest in fashion, as it is more likely to retain its appeal.

If you can`t afford to buy board games, try playing board games. Go to your local library and take out a book of board games, write down some of your favorite games and play them. A simple pampering game can keep children entertained for hours.

Biscuits:

Why buy a box of expensive cookies when you can have so much fun with a box that costs much less? The content is basically the same, so why spend more?

Christmas Tree:

Why purchase a fresh Christmas tree that will price more and has the inherent problem of cleaning fallen needles when you can purchase a plastic Christmas tree for much less? In addition to not having to worry about cleaning the needles, the plastic tree has the additional advantage of being reusable, which makes it a very economical proposal.

Decorations:

Why buy expensive balls to decorate the Christmas tree when home decorations can be so effective without incurring the cost? Involve the children. It`s your Christmas, after all! Ask them to paint, color, cut, design and create their own decorations for the tree.

They can also be shown how to create a home decorations item, including seasonal paper candles paper banners, paper lanterns and place tags. By involving the children, it will give them a sense of accomplishment and some pride in what they have achieved. Should it be more meaningful than buying expensive decoration and placing it on the tree?

Foods:

Why buy an expensive turkey when a chicken can be just as tasty and cheaper? It will also take less time to cook and thus save on the electricity bill.

Shopping:

When shopping for Christmas, try not to get carried away by all the smart marketing tactics you use to make you spend more money. Always look for bargains and keep shopping wisely. Select promotional items. Select the items that offer "Buy one, get one free".

The Planning:

With a little planning, you will be surprised how much you can save. Here is a useful buying advice that will save you at least 50% on the cost of all Christmas decorations, Christmas cards, Christmas cookies and wrapping paper. Wait just after Christmas when supermarkets start organizing your sales after Christmas.

Then you can buy all the cards, cookies, candles, balls, wrapping paper and other decorations at very low prices. Then they can be used for the following year.

If you follow the above tips, you will save money. The money you save can be used to pay for summer vacations.