5 ways to enjoy the festive season without overspending
5 ways to enjoy the festive season without overspending
The festive season is just around the corner, and while the focus is on connecting with family and friends, the risk of overstretching the budget looms large. Here are some innovative tips to make the most of the season, without overspending.
Make Your Own and Save with these 5 Festive Ideas
1. Make Your Own Festive Iced Tea
Summer is a great time for refreshingly fruity and colourful drinks, but you don’t need to rely on sugar-laden soft drinks that add unnecessary cost. Look out for a delicious range of Rooibos teas that come in a variety of great flavours. You can create a refreshingly festive iced tea by brewing your favourite flavour, adding fresh fruit, a touch of honey, and plenty of ice. Garnish with mint leaves or citrus slices for a festive touch.
Try this Festive Fruity Iced Tea Recipe
2. Make Your Own Festive Wrapping Paper
Store-bought Festive paper is expensive, and it doesn’t go very far! Give it a miss this year and add a personal touch to your gifts. Simply get some plain brown paper or recyclable newsprint, and let the kids decorate this with festive stamps, stencils, or hand-drawn designs. Complete the gift with a colourful string or add a sprig of greenery for an eco-friendly, beautiful finish.
3. Make Your Own Festive Gifts
Handmade gifts show thought and love while saving money. Some great examples of easy-to-make gifts include:
- Tea Gift Sets: Bundle your favourite Laager flavour with a festive mug and a bag of handmade biscuits.
- DIY Ornaments: Use salt dough or clay to create unique tree decorations.
- Homemade Sugar Scrubs: Mix sugar, coconut oil, and a few drops of essential oil for a pampering gift.
4. Make Your Own Festive Cookies
Festive cookies are a great gift, as well as a wonderful addition to any festive gathering. Rather than relying on store-bought cookies, you can bake your own.
Try this simple Vanilla Rooibos Cookie Recipe
5. Make Your Own Festive Fun
Instead of expensive outings, create holiday traditions at home. Have a tea party in the garden with your favourite teas and home-made cookies, have a movie night with treats, or organise a Christmas crafting session.
Celebrate the season, make memories, and stay on budget with these festive money saving hacks!
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