Christmas on a Budget

Budgeting with The Money Fox: why it is never too early to start planning for Christmas next year

You should start planning for Christmas next year as soon as this Christmas ends, according to our guest Fransceca. The personal finance blogger, known as The Money Fox, tells our host Karyn Fleeting (aka Miss Thrifty) about how you can start saving throughout the year for Christmas and more. She shares her advice on the best spending plans, the top sites, apps, and extensions to use, and potentially how to have a spend-free Christmas. You can view The Money Fox's blog here: https://www.themoneyfox.com/ Christmas on a Budget is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. (Image: Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

From Santa's grotto to Elf on the Shelf: Christmas treats for kids with Becky Goddard-Hill

It can be easy to feel like a Grinch at the grotto, especially with the soaring prices; and Elf on the Shelf can make you turn to the mulled wine early. It seems like every year brings a new cost to the festivities for families. But how can parents treat their kids at Christmas without grumbling "Bah humbug"? Author and award-winning budget blogger Becky Goddard Hill joins Karyn Fleeting, aka Miss Thrifty, on our money-saving podcast. From creating new traditions to DIY gifts, Becky argues that you do not need expensive trips to Santa's grotto or Christmas Eve boxes full to the brim to make Christmas special for your children. You can check out Becky's blog here: https://family-budgeting.co.uk/ [https://family-budgeting.co.uk/] Christmas on a Budget is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Christmas Dinner: Much more with less with Faith Archer

Christmas dinner is often the most elaborate and important meal of the year. It can be the focal point of the big day - a feast for your friends and families. But how you can make sure that you are not stuffed by the turkey and all the trimmings? Faith Archer, award winning personal finance journalist and money blogger at Much More With Less, chats to our host Karyn Fleeting, aka Miss Thrifty, about how to eat, drink and be merry without the huge price tag. You can read Faith's blog here: https://www.muchmorewithless.co.uk/ [https://www.muchmorewithless.co.uk/] Christmas on a Budget is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Christmas gifts: thinking outside of the box with Lady Janey

Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a trying experience at the best of times - but if you are feeling the pinch over this festive period, it can be easy to get wrapped up in the stress. Thankfully, consumer champion Lady Janey is on hand, sharing her top tips for prezzies under the tree this year. The Queen of Customer Service tells our host Karyn Fleeting, aka money-saving obsessive Miss Thrifty, that the best Christmas gift you can give your friends and family is honesty. And Jane also gives our listeners an extra surprise in their Christmas stockings: the best websites to bag freebies to help relieve the pressure of spending over the holidays. Christmas on a Budget is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Christmas on a Budget - Trailer

Christmas is often a time of abundance - presents, food, drink, parties, decorations, going out with friends and family - but will the cost of living crisis hamper our holidays this year? Is there a way to get through the bleak midwinter and enjoy Christmas on a budget? A new podcast from the Manchester Evening News will share money saving advice and tips, hearing from some of the country’s brightest minds and experts on how to celebrate Christmas without breaking the bank. Join Karyn Fleeting, aka money-saving obsessive Miss Thrifty, for this guide to festive frugal fun. 'Christmas on a Budget' is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. It is presented by Karyn Fleeting, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]