A money-savvy mum has revealed how she cuts the cost of Christmas in half by starting her shopping before most of us have finished our leftovers.
Tahnee Beck starts her bargain hunt during Boxing Day sales - and completes 3/4 of her shopping before August.
While some prefer to wait until the festive season begins, it's well worth getting an early start, according to the mum-of-two, who says she's saved up to £5,0000 in the seven years she's adopted the approach.