Here are five tips on how to save money on your Christmas decorations.
- Keep it simple. If you’re trying to save money, you don’t need a massive Christmas tree. Go with a smaller or artificial tree, and stick with simple ornaments and lights.
- Swap out incandescent lights for LEDs. The Department of Energy estimates that a six-foot Christmas tree lit 12 hours per day for 40 days with old-fashioned lights uses about $10 worth of electricity . . . while a tree lit with LED lights for the same amount of time uses only 27 CENTS worth of electricity.
- Make your own decorations. You’ll save money AND tap into your creative side. If you aren’t sure where to begin, sign up for a workshop at a craft store. Michaels hosts free classes where you can make ornaments, wreaths, and other decorations.
- Avoid impulse buying. It’s easy to get caught up and buy too much stuff when you’re out shopping. So make a list of exactly what you need . . . and keep the receipt in case you decide to return anything.
- Wait until after Christmas. This won’t help you this year, but a lot of stores put holiday items on sale the day after Christmas. So hit the stores on December 26th and stock up early for NEXT year. (Philly.com / NBC-2.com)
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