INSANELY SIMPLE CHRISTMAS HACKS TO SAVE MONEY

[@ChulitaCJ]

Another hack I've adopted.... I ordered pillow inserts from Amazon and pillow covers for everyday and for Christmas. This way I'm not struggling to store pillows, just wash and store the pillow covers!!

[@tammygant4216]

Great idea. I'm planning to make a few from my fabric and yarn stash, but I like this idea too.

[@ChulitaCJ]

@@tammygant4216 it's definitely been a space saver for sure!!

[@cindyb9052]

I've done this, too! And SO much easier to wash!

[@wejogirl]

I found cute Christmas themed burlap pillow covers at DOLLAR TREE yesterday! Zippered and everything. 😲

[@donnathompson6753]

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[@pen5532]

Two years ago, I made fabric gift bags out of Christmas flannel, a different pattern for each person, for our family of five. Everyone has 5 bags with 4 being a little smaller than a pillow case and one being extra large, so five gifts a year per person. Even if the gift item is really small, I just roll it and tie each end like a candy. I wish I had done this when my kids were younger because it works great!!!

[@diannamallow5195]

Great idea! I've seen some homemade Christmas bags from others I watch on KZbin.

[@tammygant4216]

I did this a few years ago and I'll even use them as gifts for friends. I tell them if they like the wrap they can keep it, but if they don't just give it back to me sometime. I'm about 50/50 with getting them back. And the people who keep them actually re-use them, so that's a little less wrapping paper waste all around!

[@pen5532]

@@tammygant4216 yay!!!

[@sammyc9617]

Clever! God Bless 🙏🏻😇

[@valk9789]

How do you make flannel gift bags?

[@kristywhited8857]

My neighbors always "gift bag" the ingredients for simmer pots...same as yours but they pack up a whole orange, rosemary sprig, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and a vanilla bean. They hand them out to all neighbors, and it's my favorite gift of the season. I use a small saucepan (some prefer small crock pot), simmer all day, cool off in the evening, put in fridge and reuse it several times. By just adding more water and refrigerating, you can keep these going for a while and really get your money's worth.

[@sammyc9617]

Thanks for sharing this! Never thought about reusing! God Bless 🙏🏻😇

[@tvil8]

Love this!

[@emilyb5557]

Sounds lovely but sounds a bit of a waste of gas to have it simmering all day. I wonder if there is a similar way to do it without having gas on all day?

[@Carol-ch9wj]

@@emilyb5557 smallest of crock pots?

[@karenprinz5987]

Great ideas! Fun fact we did the paper stars/flowers instead of flowers at our wedding. We hung them on the ends of the pews! Cost almost nothing and even now 10 years later we use them as Christmas decor!

[@camkind4377]

If you need evergreen boughs, I like to go to the tree lots and ask if they have a cut offs pile or free branches pile.

[@evasochocki5209]

My mouth literally dropped open when I saw what you did with the paper bag stars.

[@eml818-l3b]

Finding wire and upside down hooks .. great idea!

[@carlathomas2543]

I really like the upside down command hooks behind the door and cabinet doors and the fishing line. Great ideas!

[@grantvanravensway1215]

I looove the one wreath idea!! I hadn’t thought of that! I make new wreaths often and give my mom the old ones 😂 It makes more sense to just use one and keep swapping! -Madison

[@gloriaalex11]

Love some of these. I've had the same front door wreath for almost 20 years, and just swap the ribbon and picks seasonally. Every autumn, I cut the wild vines on my property to make wreaths for others.

[@diannelarose4392]

OMG the paper stars are incredible and so easy. And the simmer pot is great. All ideas are GREAT. Thank you!

[@trinity6diversia]

I love dried oranges for Christmas decor, this year I did them in my air fryer and it worked better than the oven, anywhere from 3-5 hrs to get them dry on the dehydrate setting, and there's constant air movement so you don't have to flip them as much. Also, if you live near a Hobby Lobby, sometimes you can find great deals on Christmas decor when everything is on sale, I think right now it's all 60% off.

[@susannem6192]

Love the oranges in the air fryer idea! Going to try that.

[@sophieszabo1771]

Same, will try the air fryer idea, thanks for sharing! Kelly's oranges looked fabulous! Loved the natural, fresh looking touch.

[@shannonbrice8012]

I do a simmer pot in a slow cooker. I usually use apple peels and cores. I throw them into a bag and then freeze them. When I pull them out I add a few cinnamon sticks and I can leave it on for a day or two.

[@sehoida]

Oh my gosh … the paper bag stars!🎉

[@katasticone]

I've been doing craft paper wrapping for years. It's such a game changer and I love the simplicity of it. Sometimes I'll do white paper to switch it up. Less clutter with a bunch of different designs to store.

[@leahpyykkonen1645]

Where do you buy the craft paper?

[@katasticone]

@@leahpyykkonen1645 in the office supplies section of most store or craft stores. I've also gotten it on Amazon. You want it fairly thin.

[@lynnette30]

Also dollar tree sells it

[@tammygant4216]

And if the mood strikes and time allows, I'll sometimes stamp the paper or use up my sticker and/or washi stash.

[@sammyc9617]

#Goals We have so much wrapping paper that needs to be used up- but my goal after that is to adopt the craft paper hack! God Bless 🙏🏻😇

[@RebelAlliance42]

A couple of years ago I started sewing my own gift bags, best thing ever! Never have to worry about the huge waste and mess of wrapping paper and tape ever again!

[@marguritetheodore2194]

Some practical hacks to prepare for the inflation and depression coming after the Christmas: Limit unnecessary spending, Pay attention to your health, Invest and spread your assets and while at it, always make correct inquiries so you don't throw your money in the wind or better still, get the services of an expert (that way, you give little room for error). Been using these for 2 years now and finally made up to a million. I may be prepared, are you? or you want to completely empty your reserves this Christmas?

[@thehunter9853]

Amazing approach though a bit extreme... You mentioned getting assets and using pros, if its not a problem. do you mind telling which asset type, if you used one or recommending a good one? Been thinking about doing something lately... I look forward to you replying...

[@paulagoodman7530]

lmao. people always think it right to live lavishly during xmas. zero cares. its not right but they should if thats what they want

[@marguritetheodore2194]

@@thehunter9853 It's not supposed to be easy, the effects are harder. Mostly Stocks and yes, I used one, I literally know next to nothing on the subject. For the expert, don't know if I am permitted to go into details here, but you could look up "Stephen Joseph Kohlhofer". Not so sure he takes on new people right now, but you could try.

[@amymansfield8184]

@@marguritetheodore2194 strolled into the thread like that and and found I know this smallish man. Once attended a fundraiser he was also in attendance here in Vancouver,, Great speaker with a funny accent,, He's in the States though, I doubt he works with non residents,,,

[@thehunter9853]

@@marguritetheodore2194 Thank you...

[@cleannorganizewithme]

Those paper stars and dried oranges were pretty neat tricks. Thanks for bringing in such amazing ideas 😍

[@sarahferguson0]

I love all your hacks! As a minimalist I've been doing the "less is more" decorating for a few years now and i really find i like it better. I love the idea of the dried orange slices. That garland was so beautiful.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I agree! Especially, Dawn the Minimal Mom says to stick with larger impact decor instead of lots of little things and that's exactly how I feel.

[@robinlynch5147]

I have seen different colored lunch bags before. Brown does give a vintage look.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

Using command hooks on the backs of doors and cabinets and then using fishing line to hang wreaths is BRILLIANT!! And as for wrapping paper, great tip from my mom as I was growing up- use Reynolds Wrap (foil) - it’s shiny, easy to use, and no need for tape! She’s wrapped with this whenever we ran out of wrapping paper, and I’ve borrowed this idea for years - just add a bow or some twine and some greens from a tree or shrub outside and Voila- looks so beautiful 🤩

[@sammyc9617]

Interesting 🤔 God Bless 🙏🏻😇

[@abigaileg7345]

We love using our Dollar Tree bags year after year. It's so easy to just collect them after opening presents Christmas morning, fold them & store them right along with our decorations. They last a surprisingly long time! I love the look of the craft paper & ribbon in this video! I think this would be perfect for gifts we give to teachers, neighbors & other people outside of our immediate family!!! Thank you so much for these tips! Can't wait to check out Walmart garlands & make a spice pot instead of spending on new candles☃️🎄⚜️

[@savanah1407]

Your baby bump is so cute!!!

[@kathydittmer9659]

I feel sheepish! I love the upside down command hook tip! This will open up a whole new world! Thanks!

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Omg!!! I’m doing this star craft with my 5th graders!!! :) :)

[@claudiag.3036]

That’s so smart to just decorate one wreath throughout the year. I need to start doing that.

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

I use fresh greenery from my garden - and give some to many friends. Wrap bunches with strings of tiny lights and hang them up. I also make popcorn and cranberry garlands for round the fireplace. Now, seeing you use Kraft paper, I make potato cut out stamps for each persons gifts! No need to waste money!

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

You should get a Christmas stamp set to jazz up the brown paper.

[@tishyj53]

My thoughts exactly

[@ubetchaslots]

💖 ❄️ Def some glitter needed, imo🙃🙂😊

[@btuller1772]

The command hook ideas were awesome. I can get rid of my over the door metal hooks that leave marks on the door.

[@sincerelyjacklinediy2534]

I do the same thing with my wreath. I reuse them very often for different seasons.

[@Cheray_]

Congratulations on the growing family...such a blessing! Wondered if Olive had a stocking or I missed an announcement (and thought the bump was from Miss Finn)😉🤦🏾‍♀️ Happy Holidays to the whole family❤🙏🏾

[@LynneGirl26]

She announced her pregnancy on Instagram a few days ago 😃

[@jcoopes5604]

Don’t have instagram

[@megknop6962]

@@jcoopes5604 me neither☹️

[@paulinel7237]

I don’t have IG either

[@Cheray_]

@@jcoopes5604 Me either🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lauriemcclary5825]

I am in LOVE with those paper stars!!! Thanks for showing us how to make them. 💗

[@kaw8473]

As a minimalist, I 100% love swappable decor. I have generic looking baskets around the house that I dress up and put a Santa hat on my Halloween skeleton outside.

[@jmsl910]

instead of wrapping paper, we bought winter-themed fabric (post holiday & it was sooo inexpensive) and use it yearly i also have special pillowcase for weirdly shaped gifts

[@itsmecsmythe]

Kallie, pausing to fully watch one of your videos and hearing your wisdom, along with your lovely ideas, is a refreshing cool breeze of sanity in an otherwise hectic time. Thanks! All the best of the holiday season to you and your lovely family! 🎄🎄

[@jarhead5974]

That is a fantastic idea about using one wreath and storing the decorations that you use for each holiday.

[@skillhunterffv4058]

Love it!!!!! I find a lot of people that I have fallowed for years are pairing back. Like we are all linked this year. I was very sick from post Covid for the last year and a half. I had one poinsettia instead of a tree and felt free!!! I decided to pair back and declutter as I’m bringing stuff out. I started over the summer very slowly. It’s so cool to see other people doing the same thing!!!

[@RealityIsStrangerThanFiction]

I cannot believe those paper stars! Amazing

[@mariacabrera2850]

The paper bag Stars⭐🤩⭐

[@jillwolters6956]

I took some old Christmas table cloths that didn't fit my table any more (because #6kids!) & made my own drawstring bags. Anything can be wrapped in them & I can store them easily in a repurposed zippered bedding bag. A great hack to save money & it still looks classic under my tree with those great textures.

[@vondrabejot9851]

Magic eraser will make your boiling pot look new around the bottom. You might use some pink scrubbing stuff too.

[@candacemccallister557]

Congratulations on the new baby. I hope you joy and happiness. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@juliebruce1114]

Some thing that has kept me from buying new Christmas decorations is putting them in different places in my house each year. That way I don’t get bored with what I have. I also have always taken down pictures I have hung up year round and then I just hang whatever Christmas decoration I have on the hook that’s already there. I’ve also adopted the same organizing technique that I normally use in my home: If I don’t love it or I don’t know why I have it I’m just getting rid of it.

[@rheldaestenson]

Yes to the swap out! This is what I do and love the result. Thanks for the great hacks. Going to do the simmer pot this year.

[@aldanasimore7044]

We love doing Christmas sacks! Me and my husband have matching sacks and stockings. You can buy them on Amazon and get them embroidered, easy organization for when you have more than one kid. The family I used to nanny for has 15 kids and now one grandson and each person has their own Santa’s sack!

[@guardself921]

We have used Kraft color wrapping, some plan some with prints on it. Also white with black prints it’s so clean looking.

[@rvanderjagt5944]

I know a family who went to the local newspaper printers and got the end of a newsprint spool for wrapping paper. IIRC, it was free or almost free, and lasted them years. They went that route for sustainability reasons.

[@somethingbambi875]

Thank you! As a Swede I love that our advent stars is seen as a trend now 😁 We all grow up with them, but they were only in some weird orange colour then, the nostalgia ✴️

[@lindatawera8013]

Favorite decoration was the paper stars✨ ⭐.

[@melanieedmonson1480]

I'm going to check out the fairy lights. I am tired of finding a plug and hiding the cord. Congratulations on bebe 3.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Great tip with the basic wreath! Buy it after Christmas on sale if you can. ♥️

[@Hibleb]

Just saw your IG post! Congratulations! (April babies are so great!)

[@lisadearing5960]

I don’t do IG. Is she pregnant?!?!🙂

[@kellibella0804]

@@lisadearing5960 she is! Baby #3 is on the way! When she's hanging garland in this video, you can spot the growing belly ☺️

[@cherylkulp52]

I totally missed the announcement and thought it was old video at first but then realized it couldn’t be!

[@jeannelejeune1983]

I just found out too on here. I’m not on IG either.

[@DD-mn9jh]

You can use large, heavy duty exterior command hooks for front doors with glass panels as well. I like your idea though, as you can adjust the height of your wreath if the sizes are different from season to season.

[@beckybanta126]

Hello! Great way to hang wreaths from the other side of door! Will try! I use lunch bags in multiple ways, but never as snow flakes. Super creative. Thank you! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Hopedealer31]

Thank you for sharing these awesome tips, I'm only a couple of minutes in, and I'm so excited!! A few years back I started going to little pop up Christmas tree "shops", whichever one benefits a local charity or organization, and seeing if they have any scraps or usually pieces people don't want. A lot of places will either give them to you or they'll be cheap like a buck or two a piece! I love using those pieces to make wreaths, to make garland look fuller and/or more "expensive", or my favorite way is to wrap a present in brown mailing/butcher paper (usually cheaper, better quality, and you get more bang for your buck), tie some twine or pretty ribbon around it, pop on some faux holly berries from Dollar Tree, and then add a piece of the greeny. Ahhh!! It's so beautiful, elegant and sooooo affordable!! Absolutely love that!!! Also, in Dollar Tree plus section this year, they have some pretty bows like the second one you showed us in the beginning of the video for only three bucks girl!! I also love grabbing some of the large fabric gift bags from Dollar Tree and making pillows and/or pillow covers from them!! I may have to edit my comment after I finish watching video!!! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️❤️💚

[@laura6796]

Such great ideas!! I love the pom pom garlands!

[@Lindsay_Abbott]

So excited to watch this video! Thank you Callie! 🎄

[@SilverGirl-925]

I was looking all over Walmart online for the citrus garland. I didn't realize you had made your own out of oranges. Good tip, and thank you!

[@emma-louise]

You're pregnant!! Congratulations!💓

[@Vivian-wv2eq]

Absolutely love the window arrangement. Will be using some of these tips, thank you

[@Roya-LevelPebble]

I tried a budget hack for wall decor a couple years ago I hung gift bags as Christmas pictures in my living room and fell in love with them. I got most of mine at Dollar General but if I see one anywhere I just swap it to upgrade. I used the smaller clear command hooks to hang them. So cute. I’m using your garland and wreath ideas this year thank you!

[@dianeguy7452]

On the subject of wrapping a few years ago, I decided to do typical girl stuff for my daughter princess wrapping pink glittery tree, wrapping for the boy superheroes dogs etc. for my husband red truck because he has one funny thing is my children are 38 and 30 lol but they love it

[@renee6524]

Great ideas as usual. My idea for myself is not giving gifts and telling others NOT to give me gifts. Not just a money saver but a time saver. And less clutter because lets face it...we get stuff we dont need or want and feel guilt. Quite honestly opening gifts has just made me sad for that reason. Don't be afraid to talk with family and friends about this if you are thinking about this.

[@patriciabritt1657]

Love the ideas. We always put the tree in a playpen so our children could enjoy but not get hurt or know things over.

[@oxigen85]

About the simmer pot, throw an apple or pears into it to blanch, it's super delicious! Also the IKEA stars are traditionally hung in the window with a lamp inside. They're all over Sweden in every window during winter time and it's the most beautiful thing when you're taking a walk in the evening when it's dark and see all the lit up stars and lights everywhere 🤩😍

[@lovingmyhomeyall5605]

Love this so much. Also love your growing sweet little one. Such great helps. Love the ideas with the wreath.

[@teressagoldstein3769]

Guess again if you thought that was Olive’s stocking hung up there. Congratulations! ❤🎉 🎊 🍼❤

[@sophieszabo1771]

Thanks so much for the paper bag/star idea, brilliant!

[@vazlet]

WOW!!!!! Love the paper bag stars...wow!!! Lety from Chicago

[@melissawagner-wu1980]

I can’t wait to make some paper stars. They’ll fold up great for storing.

[@StrawberryPhys]

Thanks Kallie! These are some great tips! Always love what you do. 😁💜🎄

[@gypsybelle4757]

The summer pot and orange slices are my favorites! Can’t wait to try.

[@helenwoolston1549]

I’ve been using command hooks, but it never occurred to me to turn them upside down! Thanks for the helpful perspective!

[@rachelseepersad5490]

I always love your videos, thank you for all the ideas.

[@lynnette30]

These tips were great!! I went with the less cluttered Christmas decorating. Tfs😊

[@sasiergokool662]

The paper stars are really gorgeous. I am excited to try to craft them. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@ljensen5503]

We have been reusing dollar tree gift bags for about 6 years now for family gifts. I find the crinkled paper or ripped tissue paper for filler is great to reuse as well. And… you dont really have to think…do I have gift wrap for this?! So much better for the environment ❤

[@beckyev1965]

love that cedar garland with the orange slices - so lovely!

[@beckyev1965]

also, those orange slices will dehydrate quicker if you put them in the oven on a cookie cooling rack - it lets the air circulate all around

[@ipekseda3087]

Wrapping paper- use fabric, either scrap or get a few yards on sale. Its eco friendly, economical and easy. I've used the same fabric wraps for 4 years now.

[@terpcsmith]

Thanks for sharing these ideas! My daughter and I made the paper stars and they are BEAUTIFUL!

[@dana_yan]

Great ideas! Thanks for the video you’ve inspired me to get started with decorating. Wasn’t feeling it yet…

[@emtopp]

Ok that trick with the command hook on the back of the front door is going to SAVE ME

[@Discovering.jess.]

This was super helpful! I love your garland over the sink, it turned out beautifully 😍

[@colomtns745]

AWESOME video!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🎄🛍️🎁

[@AccioPadfoot12]

I'm making those paper stars now! Pulled up the video again to see your directions. Thank you!!!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Wow, the paper stars craft idea is mind-blowing, love it!

[@madmommy]

Command hooks also come in a Christmas light clip style for around windows. I leave these clear clips on our window all year, they aren’t noticeable, especially if you have curtains. Makes putting up the lights around the frame (inside, not outside) SO easy!

[@michellefeyers5205]

I do not wrap gifts from Santa… that saves me a ton of wrapping and then my kids share their gifts so much quicker because they are not assigned to someone…. I love re-using my gift bags too! My mom sewed us some cloth bags and this help save me time and money - win win!!

[@BratKatUzar]

Thank you for sharing how to do the oranges. As I saw them in the background I wondered how they were done. And also, I think I want to do a tiny tree this year so we don't have to get the big tree out.

[@wendiconrad6128]

Wow! The stars are beautiful!

[@jeanniekirby596]

Such Great ideas!! Loved the stars and that wreath! I'm so glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing.😀

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Your daughter is adorable ❤️ ... The wreath is beautiful too!!

[@lynclements4642]

Your window decor is beautiful

[@yrv980]

Congratulations on your new baby!! 👏 😄

[@ks7343]

I love the versatile wreath idea, and the dried oranges! They look so great on your garland!

[@julesgarcia5854]

You're amazingly talented, wise, sweet and cute! Thanks

[@karireyes6710]

Congratulations on your pregnancy 💓. Thank you for all the amazing ideas.

[@stacir3727]

Making the paper bag stars right now!❤

[@mademoisellem3529]

What type of bags did you use? Can't seem to find the bottomed ones here in Australia.

[@karenCyou]

That paper bag hack was the bomb!

[@ruthmalcolm3028]

A really inspiring video thank you lots!