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Christmas is NOT an Emergency- August Finds



Erin from “My Frugal Home” tries to purchase all of her Christmas Presents for under
$100.00 each year.   She gets really creative and has many strategies to help out. In
addition to her ideas for reducing the cost of this holiday,  I have a few tricks to add. Come
along from August to December to see how we can lower our holiday expenses.     
January - July  2019
Earlier in the year, I have been couponing and requesting samples from companies that will
help to stuff my family’s stockings this Christmas. Here are some of the things I have been
able to pick up:  Nice Razors, Grilling Supplies, Mechanical Pencils, Drawing Pencils,
Makeup Sets, 2 Full Size Nail Polish, various bottles of Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair
Spray, Samples of Hair Care Products, Face Mask, Make-Up Remover, Large Candles, and
Various Assortment of Make-Up. 
August 2019 
Rebate Finds
Stocking Stuffer or Art Box: 
Bic Gel-ocity Rebate Offer: Each family can request up to 2 rebates per mailing address.   
Bic Gel-ocity- Try 1 Bic Gel-ocity product up to $16.00 for free.  (7/21/19 TO 9/7/19)
Couponing Finds
Beauty Basket: 
By combining CVS Sales, Couponing, CRT, ECB and Beauty Bucks,  I was able to pick up
13 beauty items for FREE.   
3 Covergirl  Mascaras, 1 Facial Mask, 2 Step Eye Kits, 1 Garnier Moisture Rescue,
1 Garnier Cleansing Towelettes, Invisible Concealer,  and 4 Poparazzi Nail Polish.  






I am planning on adding these items to a few other things I picked up earlier this year to
complete the beauty basket.  
Candle Basket: 
This month I was able to pick up several scented oil warmers to pair with their refills and
candles.   
Hair Care Basket: 
By combining CVS Sales, Coupons, CRT, ECB and Beauty Bucks,  I was able to pick up 2
Hair Care items for FREE.
2 Shea Moisturizer Hair Care Treatments
Decluttering Finds
Photo Journal 
Set of 4 Candles 
Since I don’t wait until I need a gift to pick up my bargains, I rarely have an occasion where I
need a gift but am unable to select a great one my my gift closet. 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Shop the back to school sales for all kinds of art supplies (colored pencils, crayons, special
pencils, colored pens/markers, etc.) add a sketchbook from Michael's with a 40% coupon
and you have a great gift. 

Stick around and see what else I can pick up for the Holidays.
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