Christmas is just months away- and judging by how quickly this year has gone by, it will be here before we know it. The best way to save money at Christmas time is to plan ahead to take advantage of deals, discounts and bargains.

It’s also a great idea to start setting money aside each month for those inevitable unplanned Christmas drinks, get-togethers, and last minute presents. Read on to find our top tips for planning Christmas on a budget.

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I recently got engaged, and I’ve been pondering the cost of our wedding. With the average UK wedding coming in at over £30,000, I started to wonder how we could make savings and spend that extra money elsewhere. I don’t know about you, but putting some of that money towards a house deposit makes a lot more sense to me than spending on a lavish wedding day.

These are some top tips that I have picked up after scouring Pinterest and the rest of the web for ideas on how to keep costs down whilst still having a day to remember!

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I know what it’s like- you’d like to give some creative gifts (and maybe save some money too!) but lots of the ideas that you see online aren’t quite as chic as you’d like them to be. Perhaps you’re already sick of the inevitable fabric book covers and knitted scarves.

But good news, here are 5 handmade gift ideas that you could give your loved ones at Christmas, that they will actually like! I’d love to know if you try any of them!

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We’ve all been through tough times over the last few months- our lives have been turned into something unrecognisable, and it’s hard to get used to a new way of life for the time being. That said, there are lots of things that you can do to improve your mental wellbeing during this hard time, and find some joy instead.

There is still so much happiness to be found in everyday moments- you just have to take the time to create them and look for them.

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Goal setting can help bring joy into your life because it helps give you purpose and motivation to achieve something. There is no feeling quite like setting a goal and achieving it.

It can inspire you to have ambition, learn new things, and create positive change in your life.

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Life as we know it is extremely fast paced, it is not often we sit down to evaluate things and decide on what we need in life to be truly happy and feel joy every day. If you find yourself thinking negatively, not enjoying your life, and experiencing moments of unhappiness, you can change your habits to help bring joy into your life every day.

Here are a few tips that you can use to invite joy into your life…

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