I would love some advice on making Christmas affordable this year. It's just the four of us. Money is tight, not horrifically so, but I don't want to resort to credit cards. I never went overboard with the presents anyway, but somehow always ended up spending more than I planned. I grew up with a single mum, and Christmas was always magical, yet never about the stuff - and that's what I want to create for my kids, but sadly without the huge extended family as we live too far away. I have a Dd, one, who will be getting a doll's pushchair from my mum, and a doll from my brother. And my DS, 5, who will be getting a bike from my mum and a helmet from my brother. They will be their main presents, and my family are happy for Santa to bring them. so it's more cheap stocking fillers that I need to buy (or make), free things to do - any great craft ideas, And ways to save money on the food. Its just us on the day and I have a week off work. I am vegetarian but we used to always have a turkey, but the kids love chicken, so I think a roast chicken with festive trimmings. Then homemade cake. My cousin gave her son a 'big box of junk' (this is what he asked Santa for) for his main present last year and he adored it, so I'm already putting that together (think blue peter style toilet rolls, boxes etc with some glue, paint and scissors). Any other ideas for me? I am hoping to set up some nice new traditions.
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