Households will be looking for ways to cut back on costs this festive period, with rising energy bills expected to squeeze budgets even further than usual. Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year, as families fork out on extra food, decorations and gifts.
Those worried about costs this December amid rising bills may be in luck as one money-saving mum has taken to TikTok to share her secret to keeping costs low. The tip involves buying goodies as early as September and gradually building a box of gifts until December.
Posting under the handle @the_willow_farm, the clip shows the mum filling a large cardboard box with a selection of goodies - including Mini Cheddars and fun-sized cereal boxes reports the Mirror.