3361: Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas by Jen Hayes on Holiday Budgeting

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🗓️ 22 November 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3361: Jen Hayes shares smart, practical strategies for celebrating Christmas joyfully without overspending, from DIY gifts to careful budgeting and bargain hunting. Her thoughtful advice helps reduce financial stress while keeping the season meaningful, creative, and debt-free. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/have-yourself-frugal-little-christmas/ Quotes to ponder: "Christmas really is a lot of fun so it’s all worth it, just follow the tips here to stop yourself from overspending and getting into trouble financially." "You could save a fortune and still get the joy of handing someone a present; they will know you’ve put the effort in too which is far more special than the amount of money paid." "Instead of spending lots of money on fancy cakes and chocolate, have a look on Pinterest for recipes and make your own." Episode references: DontPayFull: https://www.dontpayfull.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:21.4	by Jen Hayes of Jenhays.me. Christmas is an expensive time of year, and regardless of how much you earn,
1:30.4	most families have to be frugal in some way or another. There's lots to buy and lots to organize.
1:36.7	It's no wonder it's ranked as one of the most expensive and stressful times of the year.
1:41.7	But Christmas really is a lot of fun, so it's all worth it. Just follow the
1:46.2	tips here to stop yourself from overspending and getting into trouble financially.
1:52.0	Number one, search for bargains. There are plenty of ways you can save money over Christmas
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