GETTING INTO MANAGING HOLIDAY SPENDING

The holidays are notoriously overwhelming for a plethora of reasons but at the top of most peoples list is family and finances. On this episode, Sarah and Katrina wanted to give a few ideas on lessening the stresses of holiday spending. Whether it be budgeting based on your last year's spending or becoming your own Santa, they provide some helpful tips to eliminate some stress this holiday season! Special thank you to this episode's sponsors, McDonald's & Ebay! 00:22 A word from McDonalds 01:22 Do you budget for holiday spending? 02:30 Tip #1: Revisit how much you spent last year 04:30 Tip #2: Make a list of the people you want to gift this year 05:40 Shrinking your list for actual gifts, but prepare something thoughtful for them 06:46 A word from Ebay 8:05 Tip #3: Decide how you want to celebrate the holidays this year, hosting or simply attending 9:55 Tip #4: Decide if you're going to do gifts or an overall experience with your family and / or friends 12:10 Christmas in NYC it is literally magical 13:15 Planning out the final month of the year in advance helps ease the stresses and take the last few weeks as a real break