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[@lindajackson4190]

The 26th of December is St Stephens day which is known as boxing day as that is the day the alms boxes were opened in the churches and given to the poor of the community

[@irisbudgets]

Ah yes of course!! Thank you! Xxx

[@susanmcmurray3624]

How lovely to treat your dad ❤ just so sweet

[@irisbudgets]

I’m glad I could do it for him xx

[@Nejra_baj]

I’ve been to Saudi Arabia and it is beautiful. I went for religious reasons and although you can’t go to Mecca if you are not Muslim there are many other magnificent places to visit. Also medina is holy city but I’m not sure about visitation boundaries. Anyway, inspiring video as always. Loved every second of it and congratulations on achieving so many amazing things this year. ❤❤

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you!! I’ve had another look and it might be too pricy but will cost it all up and make a decision. Would love to go! X

[@DanniMcL]

Congratulations on completing 3 challenges. Fab video 🩷🩷

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you 🤗

[@RobinsDocumentedLife]

I LOVE you bought your dad his ear pods!! 🥰

[@irisbudgets]

Had to Robin!! Bless him x

[@Littlemoonbudgets]

Bring on 2024! Fab video as always :)

[@irisbudgets]

Yey thank you! X

[@budgetpeeps]

One of the greatest joys in life is seeing someones face light up because you made them happy ❤ way to go Iris ❤❤❤

[@irisbudgets]

Definitely!! Always a bit of pleasure for the one giving the present which is nice too ❤️❤️❤️

[@moneywithjustliving5258]

Good Morning, great video. Every little bit helps.

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you so much!! You’re so right x

[@BudgetwithParis]

great video with a huge chunk going towards western bulkans. have a great start to 2024 and see you in the new year 🥰💗

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! You too! ❤️

[@breathelori]

What a great video and amazing savings! I was screaming at the screen, "Reallocate! Reallocate!" Not being able to travel myself right now, I so enjoy watching the funds for your trips grow. And it was worth making your dad's eyes light up 💜

[@irisbudgets]

Hahah I was glad to reallocate them straight away!! X

[@laylaa9787]

Saudi Arabia sounds amazing. A place I wish to visit one day ❤

[@irisbudgets]

I would love to! X

[@budgetingdaddyuk6761]

Amazing amount for both Etsy and YT.

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@assiabee6901]

Mecca is indeed in Saudi Arabia! I'd love to go Saudi Arabia too, Japan and Canada are on the list too, just waiting for the little ones to get old enough to remember 😂 imagine not being old enough to remember you've been travelling

[@irisbudgets]

Ooh thank you!! Hahha yes that sounds great! X

[@mariajohnson6400]

❤ Fantastic video really enjoyed that

[@irisbudgets]

Glad you enjoyed it x

[@mymoneymatterswithest]

Aww that was a thrilling watch! Love the fact you sorted your Dad with pods and made sense to take it out of the tech

[@irisbudgets]

Yeah I thought I should and wanted to 🙂❤️❤️❤️

[@Lifestyle_of_lozza]

Can’t believe how quick the travel ones are coming along. Smashing it .x

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@CCbudgets]

Can not wait for the unstuffing vid. ❤

[@irisbudgets]

Coming soon! X

[@KirstyWalker-z4x]

Love the videos your £5 challenge has inspired me to try this next year and see how much I can save

[@irisbudgets]

You can do it! It’s amazing how much it builds xx

[@nicoladinsdale842]

Fab video 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@irisbudgets]

Yay! Thank you!

[@nelbudget]

Can't wait for that cash condensing video! :D I personally went to Saudi Arabia, it is the place where Mekkah is, indeed. I live in Dubai, however, comparing to Saudi, life in Dubai is more... fun, I would say. Honestly, not much yet to do in Saudi, if I can be honest. There is plenty more activities you can experience in UAE in my opinion. I would start here, if you go to Middle East and explore all 7 emirates!

[@irisbudgets]

Thanks for that honest assessment!! I have had a look and I think the Saudi trip will be too expensive for me. So looking at other destinations now. Perhaps the Nile and then Abu Dhabi is on the cards!

[@piapedersen]

Yes, Mecca is in Saudi Arabia. Both options sound amazing in their own way! From what I understand, though, non-Muslims aren't allowed to pass through Medina, either.

[@irisbudgets]

I think it may have changed re medina but I might be wrong!! X

[@MammaBs1983]

Great video as always 😊❤

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you!! 😊

[@yorkshirebudgets]

Brilliant side hustle stuffing. Your travel funds are both filling up nicely 💚💜x

[@irisbudgets]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sgray25]

come to Saudi Arabia! I moved here from the north east of England as an expat 6 months ago. there's so many gorgeous places to visit here. the weather is perfect in December

[@irisbudgets]

Omg really?? Unfortunately I don’t think it’ll happen soon!’ But one day I would love to! X

[@angbat3270]

Spent many a chrimbo in India E hen my folks worked out there. Totally amazing. Saudi is fine but if you have never been to India. Then it's a must. I'm saving for Bhutan.

[@irisbudgets]

I defo want to go to India at some point!! Going to look at all options xx

[@MC-hn5go]

That was an awesome end to 2023 Iris ❤ Congrats on completing 3 challenges….can’t wait to see the new ones 👏 Aww what a lovely thjng to do for your Dad❤❤❤xx

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CraftyBudgeting]

Fab video as always - have a fab new year 🙌🙌

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! You too!

[@Aurelx21]

Great video as always. Highly would recommend going Saudi Arabia. It is absolutely beautiful

[@irisbudgets]

Ah brilliant! Thanks so much! X

[@debbiewills1292]

Love your videos! Just incase your dad misplaces his pods.. You can get an adaptor that plugs into charger port with a head phone connection to use cabled ones 😊 what a lovely gift

[@irisbudgets]

Ah that’s a great idea I didn’t know that. I don’t think he’d dare lose these ones 😂

[@GeekaG]

I can’t wait for the condensing!!!! Always a joy to watch.

[@irisbudgets]

Yey it’ll be up soon! X

[@Beckys_Budget]

Great video ❤

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you!!

[@kellyowen9469]

My favourite video side hustle when the holidays get loads of love ❤️ my kind of girl me and the hubby love our hols x

[@irisbudgets]

Ah wonderful! Life is for living after all!

[@BudgetwithVee]

Ph wow this was so much fun!! Well done on smashing out the travel challenges

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you 🤗

[@thebubblystuffer]

Watching 😊

[@crunchingwithcris]

Love your videos as I live through your trips😊 yes Mecca is in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 😅 I expect all the videos from this amazing parts of the world 🌎 Congratulations in completing 3 challenges today 🎉🎉🎉 💗💙💗

[@irisbudgets]

Thanks so much Cris! X

[@TheBudgetingBiker24]

15:53 I got my Apple Pencil second hand from cash converters for £12 no problems with it just missing the cap for the charger and it’s a first Gen.

[@irisbudgets]

Ooh I might have a look! Thank you x

[@AfterBudgeting2307]

Such a great video with a huge amount to stuff 🎉🎉 Great video and can’t wait to see your journey next year 🩵🩵

[@irisbudgets]

Thanks so much!! Xx

[@rosioanaya3750]

That was great to watch! The progress you have made is great!!

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! X

[@Budgetwithhoney]

Great video!! Can’t wait to see next years challenges❤❤

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! X

[@tomasdossantos4714]

Correct, Mecca is in Saudi Arabia. You could also visit Jeddah, and Riyadh, the capital.

[@irisbudgets]

Yes I think the tour goes to those places!!

[@bethdoe4635]

It’s awesome to see how those savings challenges really boosted the western Balkan’s fund. It would be interesting to see if you could find a way to denote how much you’ve spent out of your travel funds like a red pen strike-through to say you’ve saved and then spent it.

[@irisbudgets]

Ah that’s a good idea to keep track! X

[@manifestationbudgets]

Amazing progress Iris. Love that you completed 3 challenges and was able to bulk up your western balkans challenge 🎉❤ looking forward to seeing what you do in 2024 x

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you!! Looking forward to 2024! X

[@saltyflour]

I’m so excited for all your holidays!

[@irisbudgets]

Omg me too!! ❤️❤️

[@sallyannsimmons9142]

Another fab video! Bloody love ‘em 🎉

[@irisbudgets]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Frugalityislife]

Another Great stuffing Irish ❤

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@claire_shel]

I would have done the same for my dad. Making family happy has no price on it. Saudi Arabia sounds amazing, I think you’ll be able to squeeze it in the budget 😆 Can’t wait to find out where you’ll be going in 2025!! Xx

[@irisbudgets]

Ah thank you Claire!! I will see but I think it’ll be well over £6k so maybe not 🥴

[@elliefereday2456]

I know this might be abit invasive but would you ever do a video on the tax side of your side hustle? If you ever get a tax refund etc and how much you put away percentage wise? Love your videos x

[@irisbudgets]

Hi I’ve only done one self assessment and it was what I had saved which is £3.5k. I won’t be getting a refund. I pay 42% tax xx

[@BonnieBudgets]

Great video as always, can't wait to see what new challenges you're starting in the new year x

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! ❤️

[@vickythetoyhoarder8725]

We flew Emirates last year and had a layover in Saudi Arabia. All I’ll say is that it was hot, unbearably hot. Husband wants to visit properly, but not sure I can cope with the heat.

[@irisbudgets]

Ooh yeah, I had a look and this time of year it’s not so bad but I reckon it’ll be hot all year around!!! 🥵

[@paulinetaylor2812]

That was such a great vid Iris, how the heck do you do it so fast? Looking forward to your condescending vid, see ya next time.

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! X

[@keeks6693]

Great video, really enjoyed it and love your process of doing lots of little challenges for your big goals 🎉

[@irisbudgets]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@carlafoley3342]

Fab video as always 😊❤ Fancy a trade? I have a 2nd gen apple pencil that I don't use (boxed and hardly used) , happy to send it for a savings binder or 2 😁😁

[@irisbudgets]

Hahaha love your thinking 😂😂❤️

[@carlafoley3342]

@@irisbudgets well if you change ya mind, happy to send details 😊

[@Esmebudgetz]

Aww bless you- lush buying your dad AirPods. I have done exactly the same- lost my AirPods over Xmas- I think I may of gathered them up with the Xmas paper & put them in the hun 🙈🙈🙈

[@irisbudgets]

Oh no!!! What rotten luck! Although it’s something I would do! X

[@ruthietoothie080]

Another great video! Thanks for such consistent encouragement in your cash stuffings - I am loving the 'slow and steady' rather than thinking things have to be smashed out really quickly! Have a fab New Year - see you in 2024! Rx

[@irisbudgets]

Ah thank you so much!! Glad I encourage people ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthietoothie080]

Mecca is in Saudi Arabia - I would LOVE to go to Saudi - I'm an RS teacher - it'd be stella - still couldn't go to Mecca ... but eh!!! Yes I think you can go to Medina though!!! Gosh - yeah amazing idea! 🥰 Rx

[@irisbudgets]

It would be sooo amazing!! It might be too pricy though so maybe another year!!

[@Esmebudgetz]

I think I may have missed your last video then of you counted your £5 challenge. I never miss a video lol i will check ❤

[@irisbudgets]

Haha yes I uploaded Boxing Day I think xx

[@heatherferguson7646]

Wow I seriously thought that boxing day was really like the sport...oopsy

[@irisbudgets]

Haha I didn’t really know either 🙂

[@erica031012]

If ever you come to Canada (I am being bias) but we really do have a beautiful country. It doesn’t matter what part of the country it is all beautiful. Fall and winter are my favorite. The beautiful colours in the fall, lots of snow (depending where) in winter with hundreds of winter sports. Spring has in Ontario and Quebec is the season of maple syrup and summer can enjoy camp fires and mosquitoes the size of humming birds lol. Our prime minister is useless and the joke of our country lol.

[@irisbudgets]

Ah my sister went to Canada years ago and loved it! Hopefully one day! Yes I agree your PM has a few issues 😂

[@DeidresBudgetingJourney]

Super nice of you to buy him AirPods. Congrats on the income. Great video as always 💕

[@irisbudgets]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jazmyntidmarsh-thomas1701]

Hello. Where did you get the east Asia tracker from. I need one for Barbados

[@irisbudgets]

Hi there! I made them but I don’t sell them unfortunately. I’m fairly sure a seller on Etsy is doing something similar but I don’t know which shop it is x

[@Girlpleasebudget]

smashing it! I want to know where you have booked for 2025 now 😅... definitely book the break at christmas too! only live once! x

[@irisbudgets]

Haha hopefully revealed soon! X

[@shecanbudget1170]

Who do you travel with? Your holiday plans & ideas sound amazing 😊 xx

[@irisbudgets]

Hi I travel with exodus for the guided trips. Highly recommend! X

[@rhibuckley1664]

I’ve been to Saudi Arabia I used to live and work in Kuwait, Saudi is nice but very restricted for women even foreigners it is starting to open up but you are not allowed to either of the center and main parttwo holy city’s Mecca or Medina ( although Medina might have changed i was there during Eid ). To be truthful if you want a better Middle East adventure you could try Oman or Abu Dhabi I find Abu Dhabi especially to be much more of an adventure.

[@irisbudgets]

Yes I think I need to research a bit more re the restrictions. Although we’d be part of a guided tour so sure it’s totally safe! Thank you! Defo looking at Abu Dhabi! X

[@emzrobertson]

Couldn’t find any binders on your Etsy shop the last few days, will you be adding more soon?x

[@irisbudgets]

Hi there - they’re currently sold out I restocked a week ago so it’ll be a couple of weeks before I list some more xx

[@emzrobertson]

@@irisbudgets great, I’ll try and be quick off the mark and get one next time 😍xx

[@celestebarrentine3922]

I think you are a beautiful person who brought joy to her father, and he will often think of you and smile as he uses the new airpods you gifted him. 30:24

[@irisbudgets]

Ah that’s lovely Celeste and yes he was so pleased!! X

[@AestheticBudgets]

great video as always iris! aww that’s so cute you bought your dad some more airpods - it’s all worth it for the good reactions isn’t it!! oohh i wanna know where you’re planning to go in 2025 now 🤣 amazing with £900 in the 10k challenge, can’t believe how fast that adds up!! well done in completing 3 challenges! that budget with ira challenge looks fun! xx

[@irisbudgets]

It really does add up!! Thank you so much xx

[@jinx4645]

❤

[@RoseAngella]

💜

[@CirisHoard]

Mekkah is in western Saudi Arabia, but as you mentioned unless you are Muslim you are not allowed the visit Mekkah

[@irisbudgets]

Yeah I thought so! Thank you x

[@Lucyluxor]

Lmao you said I'm clever hahahaha that's brilliant.......pay that tax bill though 😛

[@irisbudgets]

You ARE clever 😂 and I will 👌🏻

[@Esmebudgetz]

Yay ❤

[@paulinetaylor2812]

Didn’t,t mean condescending at all, I meant condensing, honestly I think it must be an age thing...lol

[@irisbudgets]

Hahahahaha that made me laugh 🤣🤣

[@tammybowen5307]

😊❤😊❤😊

[@Lucyluxor]

Can't you just go to Cornwall 😅lol

[@irisbudgets]

Hahahahaha yeah I probably could Lucy are you gonna put me up? And put up with me 😂😂😂

[@Lucyluxor]

Can you lend me a fiver??? 😅

[@irisbudgets]

They’ve all gone now Lucy 🥴

[@sabrinaalbert8580]

Great video ❤💜