Despite being on a tight budget and benefits, mum of two, Elesia Hayes spends around £1K on Christmas gifts - and starts saving and buying them as early as the first months of the year
Parents will understand the desire to make Christmas as magical as possible for their little ones, whether that's leaving Santa's footsteps from the chimney or arranging presents around the tree ready for the 5am wake-up call. With costs quickly mounting for the big day, one mum on a low income starts prepping for the festivities as early as January, spreading the costs across months while also using some of her benefit money.
"I’m usually finished around August, but if I see things I like after that then I’ll pick it up." Elesia estimates that she spends around £300-£500 per child each year - meaning between January and August, it balances out to around £100 per month on gifts. And for this year, Elesia already has the presents wrapped in Disney, Marvel, and festive paper hidden away in a cupboard. Some of the gifts include Fisher-Price interactive stuffed animals, branded action figures and a Kindle for her son Jaxon.
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