Counting Pennies

I’m participating in three Christmas swaps this year. It’s my way of bringing a little Holiday cheer into my life (since I’ll be spending Christmas alone on the other side of the world, I think I deserve at least that). Some of the swaps have a price limit ($10, $25), while the other has a list of suggested items but no price tag on it. My challenge (and entertainment) will be to see how much I can stretch that money to come up with an awesome package. I traveled quite a bit over the past year and brought home some awesome souvenirs that will go into the package. I also have lots of unused journals or household items that will become part of the loot. I still need to shop for some things, as the common topic is Christmas and I really have no Christmas anything around the apartment, but I think the packages will turn out awesome just because I have lots of great little things around.

While you may not be participating in a Christmas swap, this could also work when you’re putting together your Christmas stockings. Before you head out to shop for trinkets, look around to see if you have items saved up from previous shopping adventures, including stuff you received, got for free or bought but never used. You could end up savings tons of money.

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