CHEAP WAYS TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS (GENIUS IDEAS!)

Is money tight but you still want to add some Christmas decor to your home? You can decorate in budget-friendly ways and still have a beautifully decorated home! Click to see cheap and creative ways to do it! If you especially like cabincore, rustic, and farmhouse styles, these ideas are right up your alley!

CHRISTMAS DECORATING WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT

When Christmas season rolls around, it feels like money is flying out the window. I mean, just roll it on down and start tossing out those dollar bills.  Food, presents, activities, decorations… there’s just so much money being spent. It’s one thing if you have it to spend, but a whole different game when you are on a shoe-string budget.

First of all, we all know Christmas is more than just the marketing and materialism and physical possession. That’s first. It’s about Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s enormous plan to save the world. It’s about family. Making memories. And none of that has to do with money. So this is not about pointing you in the wrong direction or heaping guilt if you are in a tight spot financially.

But on the other hand, I’ve definitely been in the position when Christmas felt a little depressing because I didn’t have money at the time for those little splurges that add some sparkle. I’ve been in both positions, and current situation – well, as a SAHM who hasn’t gone back to work yet, we are probably on the tighter end of the spectrum. And while that’s sometimes difficult and often annoying, it’s pressed all the creative buttons in my brain to help me find ways to enjoy our life, enjoy our home, keep food on the table in sometimes out-of-the-box ways.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS DECORATING IDEAS TO THE RESCUE

So this year is our first year in our forever house – not a mansion, but it is more than enough room for our family, in an area that we love, so, we’re not leaving. I brought a bunch of Christmas decor from our tiny house in NY, but to be honest, it really only goes so far in a house that’s bigger. Last year, we closed on our house on December 3rd, so we just kind of threw up Christmas decorations in the middle of unpacking.

This year, I’m aiming to be a little more thoughtful and create the rustic, farmhouse look I’ve been dreaming of for years. You know, that cabincore look for all the warm and cozy feels. So how do you do that when money is tight? Can your Christmas decor be both stylish and frugal?

The answer is yes, and I’m going to share how I’m doing it.

First, I want to set out realistic expectations. When your budget is limited, you may not be able to pull off every single look you love on Instagram. That’s OK. You can add pieces little by little over the years.

But honestly? Even on a tight budget, you can come pretty close.

So here’s how I’m making that happen in our house.

INEXPENSIVE & FRUGAL (& CREATIVE) WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS

1| TAKE INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU HAVE (AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO REPURPOSE)

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