Frugal Holiday Tips + Habits to save BIG this season!

[@angela.braniff]

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[@jerilyndarling9168]

Thank you so much.

[@nanzilla3000]

Thank you ma’am! I want this year to be organized and frugal instead of a blitz and blur!

[@michelleserrano8128]

Do you have a link to your shirt? I love it!

[@cherylr7180]

I have a cousin who’s family celebrated Christmas one year for FREE. Here’s how it worked. You chose one member of the family out of a hat. Then you gift that person with a service of something they dislike or have a hard time doing. Hand wash dads car every month because he doesn’t like to run his precious baby through the car wash. Take over the grocery shopping for mom for 6 months - it’s her most despised chore. Or wash the windows she’s too short to reach. You get the picture. You need to put a lot of thought into what would mean the most to the person you chose. Your willingness to take over a dreaded job for them is appreciated much more than a new tie or pair of socks! Merry Christmas

[@carlarancatore-white4886]

We made pics with santa at bass pro shops a tradition since 2011. It's a free pic and the grandkids say it's like going to zoo with all the stuffed animals and fish in their aquarium. Some of the adult kids take pics with the newest quad runner, boat etc. I now have a pic garland cause there's so many pics. 🎉

[@joyswenson7941]

We are defiantly a list-for-Christmas kind of family and have all the shopping done before the end of Thanksgiving weekend. As for Thanksgiving, I know it’s “just food”, but we start buying stuff in September- little things here and there- buy the stuffing one week, here are some frozen veggies another week, get that turkey, etc. that way we’re not scrambling last minute and it’s not a huge $$$ trip all at once.

[@LaundryFaerie]

My mother handmade much of her Christmas decor and used many of the same decorations year after year. Her home always looked festive and cozy. As certain decorations lost their freshness or started to look shabby, she'd swap them out for something new. You don't have to start every Christmas season with brand-new decorations. If you can't bear the thought of spending nothing, maybe choose to get one or two new items to replace something that looks worn or outdated.

[@TheMennomilist]

As a minimalist, we just give our kids money and spend time with family. We don't have decorations or anything which is so weird to people, but we have the joy and the love. hehe.

[@laurenelban6106]

I've made the "Inventor's Box" a la Dawn the Minimal Mom for all my nieces and nephews with great success in the area of popularity AND budgeting!

[@thumper6425]

The videos are always a comedy show along with the topic 🤣💜🙏

[@kendrascorner]

Thanks for the tips! DIY gifts are the best too! :) Especially consumable ones, so people don't get too much "clutter" that they don't know what to do with, but feel guilt getting rid of.

[@emmarosefisher9931]

I really appreciated this pep talk, Angie!!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

'Frugal is the new YOLO' 👍

[@amethystamanda]

A few tips for girlies on a TIGHT budget. 1. Last year I started a “kids only” rule for presents. I only get gifts for the kids in my life and my significant other. It’s really brought some of the joy back into Christmas for me. I was a little bit of a grinch before that because I just couldn’t afford presents for everyone and I felt guilty. 2. Dollar Tree has stepped up their decorations. I got all of my Halloween decor there and plan on going back for Christmas. 3. Swagbucks does work. I did it a few years back when I was unemployed. I did feel like I was putting in more effort than I was getting back, but you can make some money. If you’re home and have extra time it’s worth it.

[@RoxyKatGlass]

I like this! It’s all about the kids anyways and the adults get quality time together as a gift 🎁

[@sowemovedhere]

We’re saving a lot on groceries by sharing Thanksgiving dinner with a few other families. My husband and I took our kids’ Christmas lists under advisement, but then we made a list of things they actually NEED and that’s where most of their gifts will come from :-) Honestly, I love the videos you do where you show your favorite gifts for people. You have such good ideas!

[@RoxyKatGlass]

Very nice! I like to have Santa get the fun stuff (toys annd candy ) and I give the necessities. Like character sheets or clothes or board games.💚❤️

[@jcarey568]

We are all getting to the season of life where we have all the stuff we need. Candles, food and booze, all consumable gifts are what we like to give and receive. We make jams and jellies in the summer specifically for Christmas gift giving. Alcohol is one thing that can be regifted easily.

[@joymeyering7802]

I just want a video about the Alpacas! ❤😂😊

[@southernlycait]

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate these videos!!!!

[@loveLJ91]

Lmao! When you said “right this ship” I thought you said “we gotta write this sh** real quick” I was like YES COMEDIENNE! But for real, I love your gift guides. Especially for gifts I want to get myself 😂 but also for men (when all the gift guides for dads are just golf, whisky and grilling…like that’s all they do). Thank you!

[@lawra89]

I inherited a large assortment of colors of embroidery thread (more than probably 20 colors) from my late grandma and have made 4 sunflower dish drying cloths for friends/family. I plan to do a painting for a family member, and make cookies as well. I have bought a few things already though.

[@AngiDas]

I would appreciate more videos on saving money in all areas of life, and how we can be less consumed by stuff. I love all the videos on what are moms or grandmothers did when money was tight.

[@DM-ss4fm]

I have kept an excel sheet for Christmas gifts for many years. It is super helpful to make sure you vary what you give teachers and plan for kids.

[@savebees]

I always love to hear tips and tricks unfortunately I didn't really learn much new on this particular video but I will still keep watching. You can save and cut corners and do everything you can do all day long sometimes only thing left is just to go make more money.

[@racheljudith4665]

I would love to see how you plan and prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas with so many guests.

[@chelsiemarieduhh]

Tickle tickle ❤

[@lenettasmith-murray2145]

I start buying after Christmas & it's always worked out for me. Clearance shopping is this girl...more bang for your buck 🤷🤷. I'm a budget girl for sure, try to be 🤷

[@celticjen14]

We need to get a tutorial on how you tied your scarf! It looks beautiful ❤

[@michaelastasova4555]

I have my own christmas platnner and I shop for gifts throughout the year if It is a good price on something reasonable 😁 we buy only clothes and one bigger toy for our children. And after christmas we tend to buy home appliances because it is a lot cheaper in January🤭

[@SunnySad1]

Hi Angela, can you tell us how you tied your sweater on? Thanks!

[@becained]

I love your frugal or "your" grandmother's tips. ;)

[@lenazein8091]

Hey Angela, cool video, lots of amazing TIPS 😉

[@lindasmith5190]

Thank you.

[@keelywest6389]

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to see how much you spend/recommend spending for kids (specific to age), babies, spouse, extended family, teachers, etc. I’m cheap but my husband is crazy for Christmas so I never know what’s actually appropriate to spend on gifts 😅I’m either too cheap or spend too much lol

[@RoxyKatGlass]

Same! That’s why I only get a couple things and know he will be getting a bunch of good stuff for our child. He gets the toys and I get the necessities. I don’t even know what he gets a lot of the time so it’s a surprise for mommy too! 😂🎁

[@jadevoth7026]

I love the excel Christmas budget tracker! Thank you!

[@mamatofive1]

Excellent tips! Can't believe how quickly the holidays are coming up, and you gave me some extra things to think about :)

[@crterwil]

Thank you so much for this inspiration and tips. I too love the WalMart Christmas greenery. They are just lovely and hold up well.

[@pauleengould998]

Thanks for the words of wisdom 😍

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Really great advice. I try to stick with a budget. And I do get a list as my grandkids are getting older. Specific things they would like. We've even some of us have gone togather which helps everyone. And it makes that gift that might cost out of the budget possible

[@Peg06]

Love your decorating videos or at least hearing details of how you hung that there (did you put wire on the thing or what?). Thanks! Love being a charter member of the "Making Frugal Cool Again" society. I especially love being on the "Substitute 'Frugal' for Other Words in Song Titles" subcommittee. Our first offering: "I'm Bringing Frugal Back."

[@Divna22]

We would love to see vlog and details of Thanksgiving with 35 people your way 🫶🥰

[@jeffslavick9417]

Love this video, Angie. 🎄 Looking forward to seeing future holiday videos as well. Thinking ahead is always a good idea. We love a frugal Christmas in our family as well, We started the one gift per kid the last two years. Each kids loved it. Each of them were hyper focused on their gift with out being overwhelmed on which to play with. And stocking had socks, new brushes, a special package of their favorite snacks, and a 5x7 sketch books with drawing pencils and pens.

[@juliabond7764]

Love these ideas and strategies!!

[@tracil7493]

I appreciate your videos, you are so insightful and spot on with finding ways to decorate without spending a fortune. Thanks so much!

[@Nina_Medina]

💗Thank you for sharing

[@zuzidielkolukacova8844]

Thank you so much for your tips and also for Christmas Budget Planner, it´s amazing :)

[@lorib5671]

Love your shirt! Where did you get it?! 😍

[@starlawalker8106]

Love your videos :-)

[@Honest_Mom]

I bought a 7.5’ tree from Walmart in 2016 for $89. Just put it up today. still works, still looks great 👍

[@Dreblueskies]

I’m decluttering big time but love Christmas decor but am learning to be super choosy! I look forward to this video. 🎄 On a side note I would love to see you with brown hair, I bet it would look great.

[@tanyakeen466]

How did this video get posted? Great content as usual , but who's job was it to check the visual side of things as the picture kept disappearing. Funny symbol?

[@crawleyr4919]

Bravo

[@taryncombrink9838]

Hi! I love the crhistmas planner. Do you sell a pdf? I am in South Africa and would love to buy one. ❤

[@marybaker9401]

Thank you Angie!! Awesome video!!

[@hl1046]

Great advice to enter the Christmas madness season. Thank you!

[@lindylid]

Angie's favs!

[@brittaedwards7167]

I am fascinated by how different things are here in Europe. I grew up in Germany and live in England now. I am 55 yrs old and not poor...but: I have NEVER hired a photographer, not even at my own wedding. I have NEVER bought anything in a sale, neither online nor at a shopping centre, at any time of the year. I have NEVER owned an ice maker. Cold drinks are only served in the summer and we make the ice in a little tray in the freezer. I have NEVER bought any Christmas decorations. They are all hand-me-downs and some are nearly a hundred years old. They get stored on the loft and wrapped away after the season has finished. I don't think I am at all unusual in all this....

[@thebusybees2006]

I love Rakuten and fetch rewards

[@tbrough90]

I love your videos!

[@linbron2018]

Toys Fir 5-10 year please 🙏

[@Cultivatingarrows]

Definitely heading over to your LTK to check out the Walmart decor. Garland can be so stinkin' expensive!

[@Rosie_C]

Commenting just to support you. ☺️ I spied 2 things in your Christmas decor that I own and love. 😉 I like your style. As far as Christmas budgeting this year - I’m super excited that we are skipping some Christmas parties this year!!! It was completely out of hand and we could hardly even find days open to fit them all in. That will save a ton and hopefully add some peace this season. Also, some of my best friends and I agreed not to exchange gifts this year. Just something homemade or super on clearance. It all adds up and has already been a relief. Christmas shouldn’t be a burden or stress!!! Edit: I also love to shop after Christmas for useful things or things that need replaced!! A few years ago I got a set of red and white plaid glass candle holders - beautiful and simple - and I just broke the large one today when I dropped a tote. ☹️ I told myself, oh well, now I get the fun of shopping to replace it.

[@lynettegill14]

Looking into cash back sites in UK now!

[@keelywest6389]

Angie, I can’t tell you enough how much I have loved your recent content! ♥️

[@beckywilliams4773]

❤

[@kelle30]

My video request is a shop with me grocery haul for hosting Thanksgiving but i also understand if aint nobody got time for that with 35 people coming 😮😂

[@amyliss7567]

Lady your overspending on your HAIR EXTENSIONS. CAN'T MAKE THOSE 😮 LOL

[@BeeWhistler]

Sadly, not quite what I’m looking for this year. It helped put me in the right brain space and your delivery is always down to Earth and accessible which I find soothing and fun. But I already don’t go that big. I don’t have family or friends visit. We have good food but nothing really spectacularly hard to made or expensive. I already have plenty of decorations and can diy loads more. The movie Elf was an inspiration, tbh… Just hanging paper garlands and snowflakes and putting out electric tea lights does wonders, and you can pick up bundles of ready made at dollar stores. No, I think I got this as I approach my first Christmas in an actual house. I’ll make some treats, same as always. A few strings of cheap lights or tinsel garland should round out my existing stash, which was too big for our old apartment but should fit here. But money’s tight because we bought a house, so gifts are gonna be the challenge. What I need is good diy gifts. Problem is… I’ve scoured list after list and they have certain consistent problems for me. Many gifts are things my family doesn’t want. Candles, homemade soap, coasters, planters, oven mitts. We have all we need. Most lists have diy gifts that are easy to make. But… I don’t need easy ones, I need useful ones. It may sound conceited to say so, but I am higher level than hot-gluing a rope around a jam jar. I have been making things for over 40 years. I am up to making some things others can’t, because I’ve put in a lot of time learning. But you just don’t find lists of “Useful stocking stuffers that are cheap but require some skill.” Something where I can make things my family might actually find interesting or useful.

[@lopaisate]

My mantra every year is "Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read"

[@GingerKral]

💕

[@emmaleebuzzard1023]

I’m personally tired of the huge commercialization of Christmas. I want to do things very simply with my kids and enjoy the season. I don’t think I’m alone in this. We are going to do few presents and make more memories and enjoy more time with others.

[@roxannefindlay8742]

Entered my email for the planner and kept getting a notice that it was invalid.

[@janhaenell6311]

Hi we just reuse all Christmas decor etc from previous years. Saves money. Unless lights are not working then those obviously have to be replaced. We only have a small family now so food has decreased but with prices so high I cling to specials and a slimmed down menu. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@angelicasoto1999]

First! Yay

[@graceland6331]

Feeding 2 birds with one scone

[@nicolecervantes9379]

Why does the "T⚠️" symbol keep coming up?

[@rachelbonner]

I’m wondering that, too!

[@autumnnakkula60]

Her media titles are offline

[@jessicasadventures2366]

Trigger warning?

[@AubreyAaden]

I assumed it was because she may have added some clips that were trademarked?

[@shannonmcrae1364]

Interesting. Something that an editor should have caught I would imagine. I don’t think her sister is working for her anymore

[@agoodlittlewitch]

I feel like so many people online are trying to get me to spend money! It’s nice to watch someone telling me to be frugal.

[@nancysharp6879]

None of your pictures come through.

[@m.d.b.6318]

Don't travel for the holidays! Save money, time, and stress. I use to but it's their turn now.

[@its_Alan_42]

Miss Angela please help me get adopt to someone 🙏😭

[@saragoetze6204]

I think it stands for tickle :). Give the like button a tickle, the subscription button a tickle…

[@joannafoster3423]

28% of this year's holiday gift givers are still paying for last year's gifts.

[@boogsassy1]

I just want my garage cleaned out for Christmas. Is that wrong? 🥹😆

[@mrs.n.7314]

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