In search of some easy ways to save money this Easter? Start it over here! Below is the list of 11 easy ways you can save money this Easter.
1) Make a budget
The foremost step to enjoying Easter with a balanced budget is to make an Easter budget. Carefully mark out your needs and how much you can afford.
Once you have listed out the amount you can spend, stick to it. Cut off the extra items that overflow your fixed budget.
2) Reuse
Do check out what is leftover from the last year Easter's shopping stuff.
Go through the garbage, kitchen, or any other place you have stored your holiday stuff. Make a proper list of what already have and that can be reused this year.
Add these items to your Easter basket. Furthermore, refuse to purchase any kind of decoration that can be reused.
3) Do not buy retail
Retail clothing is beautiful and attractive but costly. To avoid the extra expenses on retail, shop from your local consignment stores. You can even check out online sites such as eBay or Flipp.com. These online sites offer their customers cashback.
Remember to shop earlier in the season for better offers. This way you will save a significant amount of money this Easter.
4) Buy candy at the last moment
If you spend on chocolate or candy weeks ahead of the celebration Easter, you are probably spending too much.
Purchase candies or muffins as close as possible to the Easter holidays. You can even look forward to purchasing these items the night before the celebration. Reason?
Stores often decrease their selling price from 60-90% to get rid of the extra leftover stock. Choose the date of purchase wisely.
5) DIY your Easter egg kit
Why spend on the thing you can design with your creativity?
You can make your own Easter egg dye. I'll brief the process of the same. Mix two to three drops of food coloring in boiling water. Also, add a few teaspoons of lemon juice. It's done. You are ready with your handmade egg dye at zero investment.
6) Cut down the expense on gifts
It is an Easter weekend, not a grand celebration like Christmas. You need not spend more on tons of gifts for your kids.
Gifts could be replaced with fun-doing activities such as craftsmanship, games, or even egg hunting. This way you can easily draw the kid's attention away from gifts' greed.
7) Ask everyone to bring a dish
It will cost you a lot if you cook every dish for Easter. Easter is a festival of huge gatherings. So, you must discuss with everyone in advance about the food menu.
Ask your friends and relatives to bring at least one easy carryable dish. This will ease your financial burden and save time for cooking.
There is an alternative, you can limit your food menu to only a few dishes. Do not spend on expensive ingredients. You can make simple and yummy dishes with cheap ingredients as well.
8) Design your own Easter basket
Why spend even a few dollars on purchasing a new Easter basket. You can collect old pails lying around your house storeroom. Clean it and decorate it.
For decoration, use wrapping paper or a scrapbook. This will not only make your basket look pretty but will also be a good contribution towards a healthy environment.
9) Spend less on Easter outfit
You must have friends whose children are a year or two older than your child. If yes, ask about their old clothes that are just used once. This way you do not have to spend on the outfit.
If you don't have such friends, put together some nice clothes that your child already has.
Even though, if it's too necessary to buy one; pay for only such an outfit that can be used for next year's celebration as well.
10) Have Easter Feast at home
Don’t you think you will enjoy Easter together with family and friends? It is a big yes!
So, check out some yummy Easter dinner recipes online. Online stores offer discounts on the festive season.
There is no need to head on to any high-ranking restaurant and spend a heavy dollar on Easter Toast.
11) Shop for the next year
As soon as Easter is over, stores tend to decrease the selling price of their leftover merchandise. You will get those items at a great discount.
This is just the ideal time to stock up for the next year's celebration. Quickly list out the items you will need for the coming Easter. Go and shop the same things during the holiday sales season.
Conclusion
You are now well aware of the 11 ways to save money on Easter. If you haven't planned out the Easter celebration, do it now.
Save money, and if possible donate the same to needy ones. It will add up a smile to someone's face. After all, what's a better way to celebrate than this!
