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🌟The day after Christmas is always...
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Hi, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises under the tree 🎄 As we wind down from the holiday rush, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of our SavingDollarsandSense.com community. You make it so special, and I’m so grateful we’re on this journey together! Now that Christmas day is behind us, it’s the perfect time to begin to reflect and plan ahead for an amazing 2025. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of this week: 💸 Money-Saving Tips for the Week After Christmas Score Post-Holiday Deals: Stores are clearing out inventory, which means big discounts on holiday decor, gift wrap, and even winter clothing. Stock up now for next year! You can always find the best deals here: SDS Best Daily Deals Set a Budget for Next Year: If Christmas spending felt tight this year, use that experience to plan a more realistic budget for 2025. Here are a couple of free tools you can use to get started:
Sell Unwanted Gifts: Got duplicates or items you won’t use? Consider listing them on resale sites to turn them into extra cash.
🗓 Ideas to Prepare for 2025 Declutter: Start the new year with a fresh slate! Dedicate one day to clearing out closets, drawers, and those “miscellaneous” piles.
Reflect on 2024: What worked well? What could you improve? Take a few quiet moments to write down goals or intentions for the year ahead.
Plan Your Meals: A week of simple, home-cooked meals can help reset your budget (and your stomach!) after all those holiday treats.
This week can be so much more than a lull between Christmas and New Year’s—it’s a chance to pause, refresh, and set the tone for what’s to come. Let’s make 2025 our most thoughtful, intentional, and frugal year yet. You’ve got this, and I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way! Wishing you peace, joy, and plenty of savings, ~ Kristie P.S. I’d love to hear—what’s one goal you’re excited about for 2025? Hit reply and let me know! 🎯 Loving these emails? Send me a note and let me know, or you could buy me a coffee to say thanks!! Let's Get Social!! |
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Do you like to save money? Saving Dollars and Sense, is your go-to resource for all things related to saving money, home cooking, making wise financial decisions, and living a frugal lifestyle.
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