The holidays is a hard time for us all, because we want to get our family members and loved ones the best Christmas presents possible. In other words, a lot of us go a bit crazy during the holidays. This is what happened to me. Honestly, I wasn’t being as careful as I should have been with our budget. Once I started spending money I encountered a snowball effect. It was almost like I just couldn’t stop. I was having too good of a time. Has this ever happened to you before? I hope I’m not alone.
Now that the holidays are over, a lot of people are still in debt and trying to get their budget back on the rails. I’ve been down this path before, so I know exactly what to do to get my budget back on track and I’m going to share my experience with you.
#1. Stop Spending Money
Once you’re on a roll, you’ll find it very difficult to stop spending money. It’s almost like it’s addicting and it can be really hard to stop. Stop spending money immediately and do whatever it takes to resist the temptation of spending money.
#2. Use Coupons
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#3. Donate Items for Tax Write-Offs
Chances are you have a ton of stuff around your house that you don’t need anymore. For instance, you probably have a lot of kid’s clothes that don’t fit anymore. You can take these clothes to stores, such as Goodwill, and donate them to the store for tax write-off slips. Also, you’ll be helping other mothers in your area by doing this.
#4. Host a Yard Sale or Garage Sale
If you want cash instead of tax write-offs, you could always host a yard sale. Put up a sign and get cash for stuff you don’t need or want anymore.
#5. Make a Budget
If you’re in some serious debt you may want to make a budget, so you can see exactly what you’re spending money on. After you’ve figured out where all your cash is going, you should sit down with your husband and make up a budget to stick to. That way, you both know what you’re working towards and you’ll help each other stay within your budget.
