Save Money for Yule - How to Have a Budget-Friendly Yule

Ditch the Fancy Wrapping Paper

Find alternative ways to wrap presents, and skip the expensive rolls of paper.

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A roll of good-quality wrapping paper can set you back anywhere from $7 - $15, and then it just gets thrown away after the present is opened. Either buy a roll of white butcher's paper and make your own gift wrap with stamps and paint, or use alternative packaging: squares of cloth, pretty baskets or recyclable bags are great. My personal favorite? Leftover maps from old copies of National Geographic!

• Make a Budget
• Don't Spend a Fortune on Cards
• Shop Early
• Trim the Trimmings
• Don't Buy Yourself Stuff
• Forget the Expensive Party
• Ditch the Fancy Wrapping Paper
• Donate Time Instead of Cash
• Pay Now, Not Later
• Have a Greener Yule