Avoid A Holiday Shopping Hangover!

From gifts, to party outfits, to holiday decor and hostess gifts, it’s ridiculously easy to go overboard with holiday spending. According to a new survey released by Mobilicity, Canada’s smart mobile phone carrier, 58 per cent of Canadians say they spend more than they should during the holidays and a further 59 per cent find themselves making impulse purchases. Older Mommy Still Yummy wants to help you avoid a holiday shopping hangover by sharing our favourite money saving tips:

Make a List:  The key way to avoiding overspending and making impulse purchases is by creating a list. Write down everyone you plan to buy gifts for, including what the maximum amount you want to spend is – and stick to it!

Research:  Go online to price compare holiday gift ideas and read user reviews on which brand or product other purchasers have really enjoyed. This is particularly helpful when shopping for gadgets and tech equipment. Often, you can also get better deals online, or get your preferred retailer to price match.

DIY:  Don’t feel pressured to buy everything. This year, save money by making simple hostess gifts and party favours. It can be as easy as making a holiday music mix or cookies and adding attractive wrapping and a sweet card.

Thoughtful Gifts:  Sometimes the most thoughtful gifts don’t have to cost a dime. Sharing the gift of your time to help a neighbour shovel the driveway or offering to babysit for a busy friend means more than a store-bought gift.

Saving Year Round:  Just for the holidays, Mobilicity has brought back its popular 50%-off regular rate plan sale with unlimited monthly talk-and-text plans start at just $12.50 during the special sale. This is the perfect way to start saving money year round!

Content courtesy of Mobilicity, Canada’s smart mobile carrier.  Find out how to avoid a holiday shopping hangover and reduce your monthly spending all year round with unlimited data, talk and text, without contracts and hidden fees at Mobilicity.ca.  Now that’s smart!

{This is a sponsored post and Older Mommy Still Yummy received compensation.}