This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Cricket Wireless and Latina Bloggers Connect. Opinions as always are my own.
New York City at Christmastime is a dream. Little ones stare in wonder at twinkling lights, elaborate window displays and special productions. The overall holiday goodness injects the city with a specific sort of magic that I imagine my kiddos will always remember. With two believers at home, we’re determined to take in as much as possible.
That said; December can bring a financial strain on families – even while being cognizant of spending. In our family, we don’t let the kiddo-gifting get out of control, but we do like to focus on the family experience that will someday fill-up childhood memories. Below are a few of our Holiday saving tips:
- Set Spending Limits With Family: A huge part of the Holiday magic is gifting to the little ones. It’s helpful to sent spending limits that everyone is comfortable with – especially in large families.
- Gift Homemade: Homemade gifts are doused in love and thoughtfulness. Whip up those special recipes and homemade projects – and get crafty with child-made art and gift wrapping.
- Develop a Budget: Develop a budget that is right for your family and stick to it.
The Holiday season is also a great time to actively seek out the incredible deals that pop up during this time of year. Cricket Wireless has an amazing line-up of devices and plans to make keeping in touch with loved ones affordable. Check out Cricket’s Holiday Promotions here – with plans starting as low as $35.
Saving in one area allows us to grab extra ornaments from the giving tree at church to donate toys to local families in need. It’s a great way to tangibly teach children about the spirit of giving to others and a meaningful part of our Holidays. Holiday savings also allows us to focus on the family experiences that make Christmastime so incredible.
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Viva la Violette
Take my daughter some where fun!
Def use it on my family. 🙂 Due with a baby any day and savings I could really use!!
Put it away for a rainy day and do something together as a family, maybe a trip to the movies, or roller skating or just a nice lunch out!
I would treat myself to a spa day!
Buy blanket to donate
I think I might do some home remodeling.. I would love a new rug and Dyl would love some new paintings!
I’d use my savings to create a rainy day fund.
I would continue to save my savings for a rainy day.
I would continue to save my savings for a rainy day
With the savings I could get off my ex’s buddy plan!
Buy some Christmas presents! Would be nice!
Buy new tires for my car.
Christmas Present for my sister!
Buy some books and clothes for my family who is in India!
Buy a gift for someone I usually don’t gv a gift to!
I know it sounds hokey, but I would send gifts to some friends in need.
buy some new athletic shoes and clothes.
I would make a fancy dinner!
Saving up for a family cruise. We’re a total of six and a cruise is beyond expensive. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip, well worth the price.
I’d put our savings towards our 2015 vacation expenses!
Save so i can take my kids to Disney World!
I would probably buy stuff from the thrift store. 😀
I would keep the savings in savings! 🙂 Ours is getting pretty low. 🙁
buy some stuff for my husbands care package he is deployed right now. I would also keep the smart phone myself because Im the only one in the house without a cellphone. I work at home so i felt like i didn’t need one but now that my husband is away I need one in case im out running errands. Thanks for the opportunity
I would use it to buy food for a homeless shelter
We will take the kids to have some fun.
I have a big birthday coming up so I’d use it to get together with my loved ones to celebrate!
Enroll my daughter in her first gymnastics class that she been wanting for so long.
Buy a nice case and take it for a nice lunch. 🙂
I would take my kids for a day out.
Buy family gifts
I’d stash it right back into my savings account.
Buy some winter clothes
with my savings i would save more and more so that some day i can retire and have a relaxed lifestyle.
This would be a blessing to receive. Ty for the chance to win
I’d treat myself to a special day with a hair stylist, then get a massage 🙂
I would probably buy stuff for our new house 😀
I would get my daughter glasses
I would save it for emergencies.
get a massage!
pay a bill…lol
I would be so grateful – buy the family something special for holidays
Lil’ winter vacation!
Buy gifts for my family and maybe save a little more for the future
I would use the savings to take a day for myself and go to the spa for a manicure & massage.
I would save it for the next good buy or sale.
I’d pay off some Christmas bills.
I would save it for a rainy day! Pay some bills down!
rainy day
Put it in the bank for later.
It would go towards bills and school supplies.
I would buy stocking stuffers and I still need to get a ham.
I would def get my mom something!
Give this to my 14 yr old daughter and savings would buy my other kids presents!!♥♥♥♥
More pocket money
pay utilities
I’d spay a few more of the neighborhood stray cats.
I would buy new shoes.
i would use the money saved on xmas gifts! every little bit helps this time of year!
I would like to say I would save it, but might not workout.
I wish my savings continue caring for the month of January is always lower cash inflows
give to my beautiful wife
Extra money sounds good, would save it in our piggy bank !
I would use it toward a plane ticket for my daughter to come home from college.
Save it for a trip with my family.
I adore your pics. That last one made me smile. I would love to be there in that snow with L and A. 🙂