Clever mums have been sharing how to save money this festive period as the cost of living crisis continues to strike at family budgets. With rising food costs and energy bills, many households have found themselves barely able to cover the essentials, and with Christmas Jumper Day on the horizon next week, many parents are reluctant to shell out on something that's often worn just once or twice.
The Manchester Evening News reports how mum Nesa told a bargain Facebook group that she acquired both her children's jumpers from the Vinted website for £6.50 plus postage. "They are in immaculate condition because kids outgrow them so fast and usually just wear them once," she said. "Also a great way to recycle."
More than 150 parents responded, many of the mums saying they do exactly the same - buying from either Vinted, eBay or a local charity shop. "I always grab them from the charity shop for a pound or two," said one. "Mine only wear them on Christmas Jumper Day."
