Simple Secret santa
Who doesn’t love a secret santa! Secret santa adds a sprinkling of extra magic to your gift giving and of course helps to keeps costs down. Organise one with your work colleagues, family or friends!
Check out the local entertainment
Taking your little ones to that big Christmas show or panto can seem like a must during the festive season, but we’re lucky enough to live in a fantastic area for local entertainment, festivals and activities, suiting all purse sizes! Check out the fabulous Visit Kendal website to keep up to date with the latest!
We’re very pleased to say we’re sponsoring the Kendal Christmas Lights Switch On once again this year, which is promising to be bigger and better than ever before. Meet Santa and his reindeer, indulge in some tasty treats, enjoy the live entertainment and of course see those twinkling lights illuminate! Sunday the 19th of November is the big day and we have plenty of festive activities happening right here in The Yard on the day too! Discover the full lineup of activities and entertainment here.
A great way to spend the day without breaking the bank!
Plan ahead
We’ve all been guilty of that last minute dash around town! Don’t let yourself do it this year. Start putting that list together and make sure you plan ahead to make use of the great offers and deals available in your local stores.
There’s still plenty of time!
Host and bring and share lunch
Picture the scene… your family squished around the dining table, sitting on chairs of varying heights, ready to tuck into your festive feast. Sounds festive doesn’t it? But there’s a new trend taking storm this year… don’t put the foody pressure on one or two members of the family, all agree to bring a few items each – keep the costs down the sharing up.
Raid those reductions
A lot of people tend to think that in the run up to Christmas prices must only rise and there are no sales to be seen. But it not true!
There’s plenty of great offers to be had across The Elephant Yard over the next few months and of course the rest of our lovely town. Keep up today with them on social and in stores to make sure you can bag the bargins.
Boots fabulous 3 for 2 will be back soon, Monsoon are offering up to 50% off…
Buy whole family gifts
Instead of individual gifts, consider whole family gifts. It’s cost effect, a little less shopping to do and will bring you a whole lots of extra fun on the day! Remember Pie Face anyone…?
So there you have it – our top 6 thrifty tips to help you have a magical Christmas without breaking the bank. Remember if you’re looking for some inspiration, the latest offers and deads, just pop into The Yard!