2023-11-19 10:00:00
Shop your cupboards and drawers. Fashion changes, but the holiday outfits that come out year following year always look a little similar with the sequins, satin and velvet. This is another budget item that is easy to eliminate.
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Miss Thrifty found an ingenious idea for her many family and office celebrations: alternation. Her partner also adopted her. Last year she wore her dress to the party of office and her skirt in the family. This year, it will be this dress that will be in the spotlight with those close to you.
“Every year I alternate the clothes between the parties, which means that no one notices it in the photos on social networks, explains the creator of the site misseconome.ca, whose real name is Marilyne Gagné. My boyfriend rotates shirts between family, office and friend parties. »
Her daughter wears the same dress for Christmas and her birthday even though she blows out her candles in May. “I try not to have a red theme,” explains the mother from the Quebec region.
“My daughter Adèle loved big dresses and alluring outfits,” remembers Marcia Pilote. One Christmas, she wore a flower girl’s dress, but recycled. Kids love their princess Halloween dresses. You can add Christmas ornaments to them and it becomes the Christmas outfit. »
PHOTO SARAH MONGEAU-BIRKETT, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Caroline Cadorette, alias Miss Couponning
We don’t have to dress in new kit. Last year, we did a party pyjamas. We are going to celebrate to be with family and to be well.
Caroline Cadorette, alias Miss Couponning
Don’t forget transportation
Transportation is an often forgotten budget item. However, going to family, friends and office parties increases expenses.
The most economical solution is to all gather in the same place to celebrate only once… if family harmony allows it.
Otherwise, there is good old carpooling and public transport. Besides, if you can plan your celebrations during free transportation days, even better. In several cities, public transport is free on December 24 and 31. In others, it is December 25 and January 1.
“My son transported people with Uber. He was able to save for his travels, relates Caroline Cadorette. I often see messages on “Spotted” cities on Facebook like: “I’m going to Quebec, do you have a place?” You shouldn’t be embarrassed. It’s worth helping each other, especially this year. »
Five tips to get there
Brag regarding how you found your $2 Christmas outfit at a community center or thrift store. Do like teenagers do, swap clothes for an evening. Enter contests to win products or experiences. Complete surveys that award points for drawings. During the party, when everyone is hot, turn down the heat before opening the windows.
ARGUMENT
“We are not in a recession, but certainly in an extremely difficult period that might be described as stagnation,” declared Eric Girard, Minister of Finance of Quebec, on November 7. The next six months will be very difficult. » The minister’s observation can be recalled to those who would dare to call you stingy this year. An inappropriate comment in the era of inflation, no?
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