As the rising cost of living continues to bite for many Australians, Claire Dalanbah has been finding innovative ways to make Christmas feel festive without the usual price tag.
The full-time student and mother has been second-hand shopping for presents, such as books from the op shop and propagated plants from Gumtree.
"With all the rises in prices, I've had to find ways to make the money I do have stretch further," she says.
