Frugal Living: Staying Sustainable In Christmas Blues

After the big day is over, and we’ve exhausted the kitchen stock, we can feel a little down with the options left to us. Yet, Christmas is a time of giving, so following along in this vein means we can live a little more sustainably than any other time of the year. It also means we can spend our time being a little more frugal, as budgeting and spending after Christmas is a lot different to the rest of the year! If you need to make some extra money during this period, or you can’t get your mind off of helping those most in need, here are some ideas for you.

Donate or Sell Your Presents

We all get a few presents over the Christmas holidays that we’re just not into or have no use for. On the other hand, we may have gotten our children some updated versions of what they already have, like a new doll or a tablet. The first thing to realize is that you shouldn’t feel guilty if you or they don’t use them; instead, give away your children’s unwanted toys or your old kitchen utensils to others who could get more use out of them, and enjoy them to kingdom come and back at the same time!

There are so many charities and drop off points out there in all towns for you to take a quick trip on down to. With these commodities easily in reach, people are more likely to follow in your footsteps and join in the fun.

Share and Share Alike

Sharing is a good idea to throw around during Christmas time, and you can very easily give away your festive assets with a bit of quick thinking. For example, if you have a real tree to adorn the living room, after New Year you can chop up the wood and donate it to keep people warm. It’s going to be extremely cold for the next few months after all!

You could also try shopping at places like Farmer’s Markets and local green stores, as this is often cheaper when buying in bulk and there’s a higher quality to the food you can cook up to make delicious meals. Plus, you’re putting money back into the local economy of your area; this keeps your ecosystem on the up and up!

It’s a lot more sustainable to give and take rather than simply giving or just taking. That means you shouldn’t feel bad if you can’t manage on your own. Help is always around the corner for you, as more and more poor credit loans are available for anyone to apply for. Less and less gatekeeping is going on with these lending options, so more and more people are able to live sustainably with their lives and finances.

Wipe away those blues! Use this Christmas time to have the best year you’ve ever had. Sustainability doesn’t have to be hard to carry out, and it prepares you well for January and beyond.

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